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Home My WebLink AboutNA2019_03_14THURSDAY MARCH 14, 2019 Editor's Note: This Metroland investigative series delves into the issue of teen suicide. This four- part series will cover the preva- lence of teen suicide and the chal- lenges youth face regarding the stigma related to mental health. It will feature help and resources available for young people strug- gling or in crisis and talk to survi- vors. NORTHUMBERLAND/DUR- HAM - In December, Zak Rich, 15, and Zane Bergeron, 16, experi- enced the tragedy of the loss of a life that had barely just begun. Losing their teenage friend to suicide left both Northumber- land boys shaken and shocked. Wanting to make sure nothing like this happened again, they soon vowed to do what they could to make sure kids know: "It's OK to ask for help." "It doesn't matter if it's two months later or two years from now, this is something we can't just forget," said Zane. YOUTH STRUGGLING WITH SUICIDE 'ARE NOT ALONE' SARAH HYATT shyatt@northumberlandnews.com See YOUTH,page 12 Zane Bergeron, 16, left, and Zak Rich, 15, have created an Instagram account focused on youth mental health after losing a friend to suicide. The two teens are working to encourage youth who are struggling to reach out and to give youth a voice when it comes to mental health. Sarah Hyatt/Northumberland News READ MORE @ DURHAMREGION.COM Man sentenced to 5 years for impaired crash in Oshawa that killed wife, injured child Helicopter crew helps cops corral fleeing suspect in Whitby Looking for more online? Check out these stories... $3.00 WEEKLY IN PRINT. MUCH MORE ONLINE ANYTIME. 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DURHAM - Proposals by the province to amend leg- islation governing police oversight threaten to un- dermine improvements made after years of study, reports and coroner's in- quests, an advocate claims. "This is not for the peo- ple," Joanne MacIsaac said of the Ford government's decision to replace legisla- tion introduced just last year by the previous Liber- al regime. "This is for the people in uniform." MacIsaac, an ardent ad- vocate for police oversight and policy reform since her brother Michael was shot dead during a confronta- tion with Durham police in Ajax in 2013, is critical of the way in which the pro- vincial government has in- troduced its proposed legis- lation. The new bill nar- rows the mandate of the Special Investigations Unit, which investigates in- cidents of serious injury or death involving police offi- cers, and addresses the way in which complaints about police conduct are handled. MacIsaac said the rheto- ric that accompanied the announcement of the poli- cy initiative is indicative of bias on the part of the gov- ernment. The Conservative government characterized Bill 175, the previous gov- ernment's bill designed to strengthen oversight of the police, as "broken" legisla- tion that "treated police with suspicion." "Bill 175 was the most an- ti-police piece of legislation in Canadian history," Com- munity Safety and Correc- tional Services Minister Sylvia Jones said when the new bill was unveiled. "It was a disaster. It actively undermined policing ef- forts. And it undermined public confidence and trust in the work police do." The government says the new bill will "stream- line" the work of the SIU, narrowing the scope of its investigations and impos- ing time limits on cases. The new law, however, maintains the standard that the SIU must be noti- fied when officers dis- charge their weapons or when use of force results in serious injury or death, and that the agency re- leases detailed reports on investigations that do not lead to criminal charges. MacIsaac said she's fear- ful the government is tip- ping the scale away from full public oversight of po- lice and their actions. She points to numerous reports and inquests - including one into her brother's death -that have made recom- mendations about police conduct and accountabili- ty. "They have all said the same thing: there needs to be full transparency and accountability," she said. "There have been few ad- vances because they're so hard to accomplish. This rolls it all back." MacIsaac insists that imposing accountability on police officers is neither disrespectful nor detri- mental to performance of their duties. Rather, she said, it is a measure that helps to promote confi- dence in officers and their actions. She fears the gov- ernment risks eroding pub- lic confidence by appearing to be deferential to the po- lice. "It's about accountabili- ty," she said. "These are hu- man beings, and human be- ings make mistakes. We are all fallible." Durham police Chief Paul Martin, who has in the past been critical of the amount of time it takes the SIU to complete investiga- tions, said his service is re- viewing the changes pro- posed by the province. "Policing is one of the most regulated and scruti- nized professions in Onta- rio and we have always been open to and co-opera- tive with all regulatory and oversight bodies. We are currently reviewing the re- cent provincial announce- ment and look forward to studying the proposed changes in greater detail," Martin said in a statement. "I'm particularly pleased with and support- ive of the proposed time limits on SIU investiga- tions, which can drag on and on," Martin added. "Some take over a year for the SIU to complete." Durham Regional Police Association president Co- lin Goodwin did not re- spond to a request for com- ment. CHANGES TO POLICE OVERSIGHT RISK ERODING PUBLIC CONFIDENCE, ADVOCATE WARNS The Special Investigations Unit investigated the fatal shooting of Michael MacIsaac by Durham police in Ajax in December of 2013. 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APBOT is part of the nation-wide network of Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade, as well as the Joint Chambers of Durham. For more information regarding the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade, visit: www.apboardoftrade.com. Thank you to our Event Sponsors: Jacquelynn Tanner – Sutton Group- Heritage Realty Inc. Thank you to our Community Partner: Thank you to our 2019 Annual Title Sponsors: If you are doing business in Ajax-Pickering, this is your opportunity to stay informed and get connected. Register now at www.apboardoftrade.com or call 905-686-0883. Keynote Speakers: His Worship, Mayor Dave Ryan City of Pickering His Worship, Mayor Shaun Collier Town of Ajax 2019 MAYORS’ BREAKFAST Thursday, March 21 Ajax Convention Centre 7:30am – 10:00am OLG Presents DURHAM - A months- long investigation has result- ed in the arrest of an Ajax man sought in a shooting. On Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at about 5 a.m., Durham po- lice officers were called to a Toronto Avenue residence near Ritson Road South in Oshawa regarding a 50-year- old male who had been shot; an investigation commenced, and the suspect was eventual- ly identified. On Friday, March 8, offi- cers attended a residence in Ajax after receiving informa- tion that the suspect was in- side, police report. Officers saw the man leave the resi- dence and he was arrested - he was found in possession of a handgun. Stafford Wynter, 30, of Tawn Crescent in Ajax, has been charged with aggravat- ed assault, robbery, pointing a firearm, as well as various other firearm and drug-relat- ed offences. He was held for a bail hearing. CRIMEAJAX MAN CHARGED IN SHOOTING IN OSHAWA STAFFORD WYNTER, 30, OF TAWN CRESCENT CHARGED DURHAM - Police have laid charges against a teen- ager who claimed to have been targeted in a drive-by shooting in Ajax after deter- mining his wound was acci- dentally self-inflicted. 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Annually, at least 4,000 Canadians die by suicide, meaning an average of 10 people daily. Of the leading causes of death in this country, sui- cide is ranked ninth in a Public Health Agency of Canada analysis of statis- tics. This analysis shows more people die by suicide than from kidney disease. For youth, suicide re- mains a leading cause of death, second only to acci- dents. And when it comes to youth struggling with sui- cide attempts, suicidal ide- ation and mental health, many studies, statistics and experts seem to be pointing to growing con- cern and an increase in youth needing help. Feeling more needed to be done after losing their friend, Zak and Zane start- ed working to create a "safe online space" for youth. Now, through their mentalhealthcobourg In- stagram account, the pair hosts weekly live streams encouraging youth to speak up if they're strug- gling. They also share re- sources and tips. At the start of March, they had more than 1,000 followers. "There's been a lot of support and that is driving us to keep going," said Zak. "This has honestly given me so much hope." Experts suggest a sui- cidal person is feeling so much pain, they see no oth- er option but death as an escape from overwhelm- ing pain and anguish, the Canadian Mental Health Association reports. For their weekly streams, Zak and Zane try to zero in on certain issues, but say they also encour- age others to drive conver- sations. People know best what they're needing to talk about - and that's what it's about and providing sup- port, said the pair. By speaking up, the boys hope this will help "reduce the stigma" and encourage youth to seek help when they need it. What's more, because they are youth, they hope other kids might be more willing to listen and accept what they're saying. And so far, they've been successful with getting youth engaged and talk- ing, they say. "This has really made us think about how kids helping kids might be more impactful at times," said Zane. "Adults can cer- tainly empower us and do, but no one better under- stands youth than their peers because we're living through this with them." Already this year, the boys attended a suicide prevention workshop and consulted on a new youth walk-in counselling clinic. They've also met with mental health profession- als within Northumber- land, all with the goal of be- coming better informed so they can help their peers and increase awareness. "The fact that we're try- ing to help and that's been so well received, that means everything," said Zane. The boys' efforts in re- cent months have also un- expectedly benefited them. "I find myself taking my own advice a little more and this has helped me with my confidence," said Zak. For Zane, he says he's "a little more open" when talking with others. Both say their efforts have helped with "self-reflec- tion." Coroner data compiled by the Toronto Star and Ryerson School of Jour- nalism last year revealed that more than 5,800 kids and youth have died by suicide in the last 13 years. In 2016 alone, the data indicated 181 Ontarians be- tween ages eight and 24 died by suicide (Note for readers: Several institutes collecting youth suicide data include people into their 20s and sometimes people into their 30s). In 2011, Statistics Cana- da reported 140 deaths due to intentional self-harm for boys and 58 deaths for girls ages 15 to 19. There were 12 and 17 deaths among boys and girls 10 to 14 years old, respectively. Two years before that, 202 youth aged 15 to 19 died by suicide. It's also widely believed suicide deaths are under- reported. "I had my first mental health episode and started struggling with mental health in the summer of 92 -I was 20 years old," says Brandon Hahn, a Cobourg resident and mental health advocate. Reflecting on his 20s, "I didn't feel I had a place in this world." Hahn started to strug- gle with mental health af- ter high school and as he was heading to university. Eventually, he became "very withdrawn and sui- cidal." Over the years, he says there were a few scary in- stances. Looking back, "I'm very lucky to still be here. "Just after my 32nd birthday, the same thing happened - actually it got worse, and I tried suicide." It wasn't right away, but this later become Hahn's "turning point." He's since tried to "live life the best he can" and has dedicated his time as a mental health ad- vocate. Today, when he thinks about what kids are deal- ing with, it's concerning, he says, in particular with respect to social media. With a click of a button, "kids tell other kids to go kill themselves." When kids are getting to the point they feel they can't be a part of this world and are prepared to act on that, there needs to be adult intervention, he said. There needs to be more work to stop it from getting to this point, where kids are considering sui- cide as a viable escape, he said. Just in recent years, Hahn knows of at least two youth lost to suicide in his community. In an effort to address a rising number of North- umberland youth needing mental health supports, last week it was an- nounced a new walk-in counselling option for youth would launch March 19. The new service is an expansion of an existing adult mental health walk- in clinic, thanks to a part- nership between North- umberland Hills Hospital's NEWS YOUTH NEEDING MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS ON THE 'RISE' Between 2016 and 2017, one-in-seven students in the Ontario Student Drug and Health Survey indicated they had 'serious thoughts about suicide'. Illustration by Cindy Taylor/Northumberland News Local journalism makes a difference. Support us by registering at durhamregion.com SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: TEEN SUICIDE - THE PREVALENCE AND CHALLENGES OF THE ISSUE ARE ADDRESSED, AS WELL AS RESOURCES FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH THE ISSUE. Continued from page 3 See PEOPLE,page 13 13 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a r c h 1 4 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Community Mental Health Service, the North- umberland Community Counselling Centre (NCCC), and Rebound Child and Youth Services. During the announce- ment, Carol Beauchamp, executive director of Re- bound Child and Youth Services, highlighted data from the Mental Health Commission of Canada, which indicates one-in- five experience a mental health issue in any given year. Additionally, 70 per cent say symptoms started in childhood. Research also shows suicides are frequently re- lated to an underlying mental health issue. At the announcement, Beauchamp spoke briefly to a steady increasing need among youth and growing waitlists for supports. She said Rebound is currently serving about 870 youth through mental health ser- vices, in comparison to 465 youth in 2013-14. The walk-in clinic is meant to offer "immediate assistance." According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health's (CAMH) latest Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (OS- DUHS) conducted between November 2016 and June 2017, one-in-seven stu- dents said they had "seri- ous thoughts about sui- cide." Four per cent or an esti- mated 33,400 students re- ported a suicide attempt in the same time frame. The OSDUHS has been conducted every two years since 1977, CAMH reports. The survey focuses on grades seven to 12 and in- cluded 764 classes in 214 schools in 2017. Another survey of 1,319 Canadian teens between ages 13 and 18 by Kids Help Phone in 2016 found about one-in-five had "seriously considered suicide." Youth are contending with a lot today, says Jen- nifer Cox, the Northum- berland hospital's inte- grated community mental health director. They have a lot of dramatic changes happening, including bio- logical and emotional, then there are the big life choices like schooling also adding pressure, she says. Cox encourages people to think about when they get physically rundown, "then you pick up a cold or a bug." It's not so different with mental health, she says. The way people are liv- ing has also changed dras- tically due to technology and that's believed to be having an impact, she said. Her team deals with about 33,000 mental health visits in a year (this figure includes all ages). In 2017 and 2018, of all youth mental health visits, almost half were for youth in crisis. Technology today means people have a lot of choices and that can be good, but it can also be overwhelming, said Cox. With the advances in tech- nology, it also means par- ents might not always feel they have the experience to help kids because the cli- mate has shifted so dra- matically, she said. Before her current role, Cox worked in the hospital emergency department (ED) helping people in cri- sis. It was not uncommon to see youth and families turning to the ED for help, she said. The Northumberland hospital reports the total number of youth in the ED for mental health reasons has increased year-over- year since 2014-15. The hospital's mental health crisis visits involving youth have also "in- creased significantly," from 16 per cent of the to- tal crisis visits in 2014-15, to 26 per cent in 2018-19. And Cox was quick to note this isn't the only measure of youth in crisis. Children's Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) says since 2006-07 there's been a 63 per cent increase in ED visits and a 67 per cent increase in hospital- izations for kids and youth with mental health issues. In just 2013-14, Canadian Institute for Health Infor- mation (CIHI) data shows nearly 2,500 youth were hospitalized due to inten- tional self-harm. In 2017, CMHO also commissioned a survey on children and youth mental health. Among key findings re- ported were one-third of parents who said they sought help for kids, but of those who did, four-in-10 didn't get the help needed or are still waiting. Four-in-10 youth said they sought out supports, but nearly half couldn't get help they needed, and then half found getting help challenging. Navigating the system can be hard and that onus really shouldn't be on peo- ple, said Cox. This is some- times why people end up at hospitals, because they don't know where to go, she said. Then there's also stig- ma, "which is still very much alive." And because of this, people can end up so over- whelmed, they too, end up in hospital, she said. If someone has a sore throat, and there have been surveys on this, most people will only let that go so long, said Cox. But when it comes to depression or anxiety, they might hope it will go away, they might pretend those symptoms aren't really there, or they'll try to manage it on their own, all because of stigma, said Cox. In other words, mental health professionals say they don't often see people when they're first experi- encing symptoms, despite this being the most effec- tive time for intervention. But there has also been a lot of work to reduce stig- ma and with increased awareness, in particular with youth, it's believed more are seeking help as a result, said Cox. In Northumberland, Cox hopes the youth walk- in option will provide some relief. The adult walk-in ser- vice is said to have had good success. Goals of the service have been exceeded; wait times for care decreased and access to treatment in- creased, said Cox. As for Zak and Zane, they know it's hard to vis- ibly see noticeable change, but they're going to push forward. And they will not forget their friend. "This really is in his name," said Zak, adding when they're doing live streams, it's like their friend is with them. For youth out there struggling, the boys say, "You are not alone." Their live streams are Mondays at 9:30 p.m. "People do care and we will step up and help," said Zane. "The strongest per- son can be vulnerable and can need help - and we can't face everything alone." Next week, part two will focus on one person's struggle with her mental health and how she uses her experience to help oth- ers. NEWS 'PEOPLE DO CARE AND WE WILL STEP UP AND HELP,' SAYS TEEN Jennifer Cox, the integrated community mental health director with Northumberland Hills Hospital, says both the hospital and community mental health offices have seen a steady increase in the number of youth needing mental health supports. 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It's an opportunity to learn about the different organizations and to sign up to volunteer. Among the organiza- tions that will be there are the United Way, Feed the Need Durham, the Picker- ing and Ajax libraries, Community Care Durham, the Women's Multicultural Resource and Counselling Centre, and the Welcome Centre. It's being held on Satur- day, March 23 from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Picker- ing Recreation Complex, on Valley Farm Road south of Kingston Road. For more information, call Vaqar Raees at 647-799- 7562 or email fican.ca@gmail.com. Information can also be found at www.fican.ca/vol- unteer-expo/. VOLUNTEER EXPO FEATURING ORGANIZATIONS FROM ACROSS DURHAM COMMUNITY A frigid morning, 16 be- low zero, and a cardinal singing in the backyard? Proof positive it's not tem- perature that triggers bird- song in spring, but light. 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The gravy turned out to be golden, however, as the 23-year-old Pickering resi- dent won the event for a third time, an honour that earned her a hall of fame distinction alongside other Canadian greats Tonya Ver- beek, Jessie McDonald, Martine Dugrenier and Eri- ca Wiebe. But this one was a little bit more special to Stone-Pa- padopoulos, given that she had missed a year with a spate of injuries - most seri- ously to her knee - and had only just returned to train- ing a couple of months earli- er. "Going in there, I didn't set my expectations too high," she explained. "My main goal was to get back in there, get my feet wet. No matter what happened, win or lose, I was just happy to be there." Although admitting it was nerve-racking and say- ing that she couldn't feel her legs, BSP, as she is some- times known, shook off the rust in the best possible way, winning three straight matches in the 65-kilogram weight class, including over American Amanda Hendey in the final. "I surprised myself actu- ally, to be honest," she ad- mitted. "I was really, really, really proud of myself be- cause I just went out there, kept a positive attitude and just stayed in the moment, and the results paid off." Stone-Papadopoulos is no stranger to injuries, which is not unique to the rugged sport, but she is hop- ing her timing turns out to be better than it was in 2016. Coming off a gold medal win at the Toronto Pan Am Games in 2015 and seeming- ly poised to reach the Rio Olympic, she instead suf- fered a shoulder injury that ultimately required surgery and certainly hindered her at the Olympic trials. It fact, the surgeon rec- ommended she go under the knife before the trials, but she gave it her best shot de- spite having very limited use of one arm. "I think I would have been more upset with my- self if I didn't go out there and try the best that I could," she said. "That's what I did and unfortunately I fell short, so I'm hoping this year I can make up for that." Had she made the team, Stone-Papadopoulos would have been the youngest Ca- nadian wrestler in Rio, so she still has plenty of time to make her mark. Stan Tzogas, her uncle and coach with the Team Impact club, says the sky re- mains the limit for the tal- ented athlete. "It's fair to say that she has the potential to win a medal at an Olympic event, or a world championship, or any event," said Tzogas, who also coached her at Picker- ing High School. "She's defi- nitely a favourite wherever she goes." Stone-Papadopoulos took time away from wres- tling to begin criminology studies at Ryerson Universi- ty - which she is loving - but has now scaled back a bit with her return to an elite- level sport. She said she did encounter some doubts about ever returning, but once she stepped back on the mats, they quickly dis- appeared. "It was definitely a battle that I had within myself, and that I really had to talk to my friends and my family about, but at the end of the day, as soon as I was able to get back into practice, there was not a chance that I planned on leaving the sport until after I did the best that I could and accomplished my dream," she said. The dream, of course, re- mains the Olympics, which will next be held in Tokyo in 2020. The next step in the process will be the Canadi- an championship March 22 to 24 in Saskatoon. STONE-PAPADOPOULOS GRAPPLES TO GOLD IN GERMANY Pickering's Braxton Stone-Papadopoulos won the Grad Prix of Germany wrestling meet in her first action in a year upon returning from injury. Photo by Kirk Papadopoulos SPORTS BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durham region.com 2020 OLYMPIC HOPEFUL RETURNS TO WRESTLING MATS AFTER MISSING A YEAR WITH INJURY Warrior, champion, leader, fearless, ferocious, passionate, determined, courageous, competitive, honourable, selfless, hum- ble, thoughtful, sincere ... it's almost impossible to run out of words to de- scribe Ted Lindsay. Whenever I think of him and being in his presence, my heart begins to race; my hair stands on end, and this feeling of excitement and incredible admiration and respect runs through my body. On March 4, we lost one of the true great ones - one of, as they say, the last of the Mohicans. Getting elbowed in the ribs by Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe, whenever he was in the Detroit Red Wings dressing room was and will always be one of my life's most special moments. He was everything I had ever heard and remembered seeing as a boy, and then some: humble, classy, a re- al gentleman. But Mr. Lindsay was somehow different, so much more. Usually every week or two, Mr. Lindsay would come by our room just to hang out with the boys, and mentor them as he could do without equal. And al- though he was jaw-drop- pingly (I just made up that word) small in stature, he was a real giant - he imme- diately commanded re- spect, and he could fill any room by his mere pres- ence. Nobody ever called him Ted, no matter how young or old or for how long he had known people: he was always Mr. Lindsay. As most of you know, his on-ice moniker was Terri- ble Ted, known for his fear- less and tough style of play. That he was so respect- ed and feared as a player was that much more im- pressive when you got to meet him - though at his max he was listed as five- foot-eight and 165 pounds, I am on a good day with my hair spiked up just touch- ing five-foot-four, and we could look eye-to-eye. Even given the normal disc shrinkage with aging, I bet that he was never more than five-five or five-six. He was the poster boy for courage, accountabili- ty, for outworking your tal- ent each and every day. And even more impres- sive was his integrity, his conviction, his ability to stand up to bullies for the entire league - even though he knew that would cost him personally. He did this with an unwavering com- mitment to do what was right, and to hell with the personal cost. In this age where so many kids and young NHLers are so damned en- titled, I hope that some- where along the way they stop and pay appreciation and acknowledge that the lifestyle they are afforded today is in large part owing to Mr. Lindsay. I will miss dearly his wisdom, advice and pas- sion; I was a nobody in the big scheme of things, but he always had time for me and everybody that he saw in the rink, not just the stars of the game. Thank you Mr. Lindsay. May you be rewarded for all your selfless efforts, and for your legacy of greatness as you continue on your next journey. Till next time, remem- ber: "you can't fake strong!" Peter Renzetti, former NHL strength and condi- tioning coach for the De- troit Red Wings, can be reached at razor_1@sym- patico.ca. THANK YOU, MR. LINDSAY OPINION COLUMNIST PETER RENZETTI FONDLY REMEMBERS DETROIT RED WINGS LEGEND PETER RENZETTI Column 25 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a r c h 1 4 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m HAMILTON - In tight spots during games, it's typically the coach who calms down the players and assures them that ev- erything will turn out OK. In the case of the Pine Ridge Secondary School senior boys' basketball team, it was star player Shakaél Pryce who was promising victory at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associa- tions (OFSAA) AAA cham- pionships in Hamilton on March 6. And boy did he deliver. In what might go down as the most memorable basket in the tournament's history, Pryce drained a three-point shot as time ex- pired to lift the Pumas to a 51-48 victory over Kings- ton's La Salle Secondary School and a second straight OFSAA champi- onship. Head coach Cam Nekk- ers, who has been around the sport as a player and coach for nearly 40 years, said only a game-winning bucket by Pickering High School's Devoe Joseph in 2008 comes close to com- paring to Pryce's heroics. "That is by far the great- est shot I've ever seen at OFSAA," Nekkers said of Pryce's basket. "I mean this was a three-point shot to finish the game that was five feet behind the line." Pryce's confidence was visible long before the win- ning shot, Nekkers ex- plained. After fighting back from a six-point deficit with four minutes remain- ing and tying in the final minute, Pryce did an excel- lent job defending against La Salle's top player, Luka Syllas, who was hoping to run down the clock and hit the winner. "Shak gets down in his crouch, he starts clapping his hands and starts smil- ing at the guy," Nekkers re- called. "If that's not ice in the veins, I don't know what is ... It helps when you've got a kid that confi- dent." While saying that "Shak is our be-all and end-all guy," Nekkers credited the entire team for another successful season, but gave special mention to J.B. Wong, who came off the bench to hit two key bas- kets to tie the game late. Pine Ridge went into the tournament as the No. 1 seed after a 12-0 Lake Onta- rio Secondary School Ath- letics (LOSSA) season, in- cluding a 74-65 win over Pickering in the final. To reach the final, the Pumas beat No. 11 Holy Names of Windsor 67-61, No. 8 Vaughan 91-35, No. 18 Prince Edward 82-49 and No. 4 Central Toronto 76- 60. The team has now won six straight LOSSA titles and two OFSAA bronze medals, in 2015 and 2017, to go along with the two gold. Other players on the team include Darnelle Ped- die, Miles Hall, Jayden Grange, Nathaniel Joseph- Parker, Dameisho Borden, Drazen Jerkovic, Micheal Lamourie, Jahson Tomlin- son, Tareek Kerr, Elijah Mahi, Marcus Moore and Jackson Dennis. Trish Bif- fin, Cedric Carter and Gina Sotiriou are assistant coaches. The Pickering Trojans accompanied the Pumas to the tournament, but fell out of contention after a 70- 61 loss to La Salle in the sec- ond game. Seeded No. 7, Pickering opened with a 78-59 win over No. 13 H.B. Beal and finished with a 59- 45 victory over No. 9 Oril- lia. Two other LOSSA teams played for medals at OFSAA tournaments, in- cluding the Uxbridge Sec- ondary School girls' volley- ball team, which was seed- ed fifth and won AAA sil- ver in Burlington after falling in straight sets to Saunders from London in the final. The G.L. Roberts boys' basketball team from Osh- awa was the No. 2 seed at the A championships in London, but finished fourth after losing 61-59 to Nicholson Catholic Col- lege in the bronze medal game. Interestingly, the Ken- nedy Collegiate boys' bas- ketball team from Windsor that won the AA champi- onship is coached by Jeff Nekkers, Cam's brother. PRYCE IS MONEY FOR PINE RIDGE PUMAS BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durham region.com COMMUNITY STAR PLAYER HITS BUCKET AT BUZZER TO LIFT TEAM TO PROVINCIAL TITLE ABOVE: Members of the Pine Ridge boys' basketball team gathered around the banner after winning the OFSAA 'AAA' championship in Hamilton; RIGHT: Shakaél Pryce cut down the netting after leading the Pine Ridge Secondary School boy's basketball team to a second straight OFSAA provincial championship. Pryce drained a three-point basket at the buzzer in a 51-48 victory over La Salle from Kingston in the final. Photos supplied by Trish Biffin SNOW SHOWER Oshawa General's goaltender Kyle Keyser made a save while snow flies around him during OHL hockey action against the Ottawa 67's at the Tribute Communities Centre on March 10. The Generals were blanked 4-0. Chris Tanouye photo OSHAWA GENERALS 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 , M a r c h 1 4 , 2 0 1 9 | 26 ARTS Visit durhamregion.com for more coverage DURHAM - Proud Ajax residents Nile Goveia (a.k.a. Govi) and Jorden Lee want to make it clear that they're not from "the Toronto area." In an interview, the duo notes that many music art- ists living near Toronto like to associate themselves with the big city, presum- ably because it has more cachet. "We wanted people to know we're not from To- ronto," Lee says. "We grew up here; we were raised here," Goveia adds. "This is where we met." Earlier this year, the two Ajacians and producer Imad Elsheikh were named as one of nine groups of re- cording artists, directors and producers to receive RBCxMusic and Prism Prize's first-ever Music Video Production Project grant. It's worth $5,000 to $15,000, and the group was chosen for its submitted video concept for Goveia's song Afterhours. Goveia says the song and video are a nod to European party culture, specifically the af- ter-hours underground party scene, where one's race and gender are left at the door and one's individ- uality is celebrated. "My EP is my version of what it would be like to at- tend one of these events," he says. "The party starts when the sun is setting," says Lee. "The EP represents a moment in time," Goveia says. Goveia didn't play any instruments growing up but listened to a lot of mu- sic. He started out as a disc jockey in 2014 and at his first show the crowd re- sponse was such that he de- cided "this is what I want to do." Being a disc jockey led him into music production and a desire "to make my own sound." He started per- forming in 2016, released his first EP in 2017, and last year put out two singles. He calls his music "groove house," which is not as fast as regular house music, he explains. The four songs on the EP are finished, and now it's just a matter of completing the video. Shot in Toronto, it will feature an after- hours party "where people can get away" and "every- body is free to be them- selves," Goveia says. Lee says he and Goveia started out in the business at the same time. "I went to film school for a month and dropped out," he says. Instead, Lee taught him- self what he needed to know, launching a You- Tube channel and produc- ing content for CBC. Goveia, who taught him- self producing and DJing, has almost finished a bio- medical engineer degree at Ryerson University. Watch for Afterhours soon on YouTube, and lis- ten to some of Goveia's mu- sic at soundcloud.com/go- vibeats. Ajax recording artist GOVI, left, whose real name is Nile Goveia. He has an EP coming out inspired by the European underground party culture. Goveia, director Jorden Lee, right, and producer Imad Elsheikh have received an RBCxMusic and Prism Prize Music Video Production Project grant to make a video for GOVI’s song ‘Afterhours’. Jorden Lee photo GROOVE HOUSE SOUNDS, VIDEO FROM AJAX’S GOVI AND JORDEN LEE MIKE RUTA mruta@durhamregion.com Kariza Santos photo SIX FUN IDEAS IN DURHAM REGION ON MARCH 16 AND 17 The PURPLE WOODS MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL is on until March 31 at the Purple Woods Conserva- tion Area, 38 Coates Rd. E. (at Simcoe Street), Oshawa, including March 16 and 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lots to enjoy, including fireside maple-syrup demonstrations, horse-drawn wagon rides, games, crafts, pancakes with maple syrup and more. Admission at 9:30 a.m. or noon. Ad- vance ticket purchase recommended. Advance and online tickets are $6. Tickets are $7 at the door (kids age two and under free). Leave the family pet at home, but do dress warmly, including appropri- ate footwear. Visit www.pwmaplefest.com. A littler farther north, you don't have to be a mem- ber to attend the Port Perry Legion's PRE-ST. PAD- DY'S DAY MATINEE, on March 16, from 3 to 7 p.m. Live music by Steve Waters and the Cartwright Boundary Band. The legion is at 484 Bay St. Free to attend. There's more St. Patrick's fun at a FUNDRAISING DANCE on March 16, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., at the CAW (Unifor) Hall, 1425 Phillip Murray Ave., Osha- wa. The beneficiary is Friends of the Second Marsh, and in addition to the dancing there's a 50-50 draw, a raffle and prizes for best costume. A 19- and-over event. Tickets are $10, available at the hall or by calling Jesse at 905-434-0491. To learn more call, or email Jesse at jezzeforbez@gmail.com. St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 127 Liberty St. S., Bowmanville, hosts a 30-AND-OVER DANCE to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, in the hall, on March 16, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The cost is $10 per person - cash only - at the door. A light buffet with admission. Contact stjoes@rogers.com or 905-623- 3233. The TAMIL READING CIRCLE meets on March 17, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., at the Ajax Public Library, 55 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax. Practise Tamil speaking and writing skills, and enjoy crafts and cultural activ- ities. An all-ages, drop-in, family program. For information, contact libraryinfo@ajaxlibrary.ca or 905-683-4000. Make music at an OPEN MIC on March 17, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Clarington Beech Centre, 26 Beech Ave., Bowmanville. Musicians, songwriters and singers of all ages are invited to the open mic, sponsored by the Bowmanville Older Adult Associa- tion. Admission: Voluntary donation. Call 905-697- 9326 to learn more. WHAT'S ON 27 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a r c h 1 4 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Saturday,April 27th 10am - 5pm one day only! Ontario Science Centre Find the resources you need! free admissionComplementary Caregiver Resource Guide Free on-site massagesregister to avoid the lines at www.caregivershow.ca Get Help for your loved ones Are you A pArent of A child with speciAl medicAl needs? Sponsor / Exhibitor opportunities available Contact ronit WHite at rwhite@metroland.com or 416-774-2247 BROUGHT TOYOU BY: & DURHAM - Celtic sounds come to Claremont on March 23. Claremont United Church presents A Night of Celtic Music with Tom Leighton and Conrad Kip- ping at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30) at the church, 5052 Old Brock Rd., Claremont in north Pickering. Event organizer Tracey May said, between them, Leighton and Kipping have played on more than 85 CDs, including releases by Stompin' Tom Connors, The Irish Descendants, Mark Haines, Nancy White and Ron Hynes. "This dynamic duo will entertain us with an amaz- ing array of musical styles including Cajun, western swing, rockabilly, jigs, reels and English/Canadi- an folk, all with an east coast flair," she stated. "Along with rich vocals, the instruments played will include the fiddle, ac- cordion, keyboard, guitar, mandolin, harmonica, jaw harp, bodhran and Irish bouzouki." Tickets are $20, avail- able at the door, by email- ing concertsinclare- mont@gmail.com or by calling May at 647 982-4649. 'DYNAMIC DUO' BRINGS CELTIC MUSIC AND LOTS OF EXPERIENCE TO CLAREMONT DURHAM -- Tom Leighton, left, and Conrad Kipping perform Celtic music at Claremont United Church in north Pickering on March 23. Sandra Leighton photo WHAT'S ON DURHAM - Busy Ajax artist Allan O'Marra has organized another show, and this one has a provoca- tive title: 15 Reasons to Live. He and 24 other artists from Durham Region are featured in the exhibition. O'Marra paints in the real- ist and abstract styles and the show features 15 of his abstract works, with titles ranging from Love to Hu- mour to Home to Intoxica- tion. He said the theme comes from a documenta- ry based upon a book titled, Why Not? 15 Reasons to Live. "I initially created 15 32 x 32 (inches) mixed media on canvas abstracts to re- present the Reasons, then invited other artists to choose a Reason and create a work of art in any genre based on their chosen theme," he said in an e- mail. "As it turned out, 24 artists involved them- selves, some choosing two themes to make a grand to- tal of 45 works for the show." The show, presented by the PineRidge Arts Coun- cil, is at the McLean Com- munity Centre, 95 Magill Dr., Ajax, beginning on March 18 with an opening reception on March 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. It runs to April 22. 15 REASONS TO LIVE ART SHOW COMING TO AJAX ceased touring in 2000. Li- lienstein died in 2015, and Hampson and Morrison soldiered on as a duo. Sharon and Bram are playing Oshawa's Regent Theatre, 50 King St. E., on May 26, at 2 p.m. The show is sold-out, but a second has been added on the same day, at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $35, avail- able at regenttheatre.ca or by calling 721-3399, ext. 2. DURHAM - Durham residents have a second chance to see Sharon and Bram on their farewell tour. Sharon Hampson and Bram Morrison were mem- bers of the hugely popular and award-winning kids' music trio Sharon, Lois and Bram, which recorded almost two dozen records and performed across Can- ada and the United States. The trio became a duo when Lois Lilienstein, the only American in the group (Hampson and Mor- rison are Torontonians), SECOND SHARON AND BRAM SHOW ADDED IN OSHAWA TORONTO – Sharon and Bram. Metroland file photo 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 , M a r c h 1 4 , 2 0 1 9 | 28 Looking for latest info about your community? Pickering Community information in every Wednesday paper Your City. Right Now.pickering.ca FRIDAY, MARCH 15 OAA March Break Camp WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Osborne Academy of Acrobatics, 1420 Bayly Street Unit 16, Pickering CONTACT: Madison Thakore, 9054929299, info@oaagym.ca, http:// www.oaagym.ca COST: $225/ week Come join us for a fun-filled week of games, gymnastics, tumbling, trampoline and more! Join us to make new friends and memo- ries!Age: 4+ cost: $225 + HSTMonday, March 11 to Friday, March 15 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March Break Day Breaks WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: McLean Community Centre, 95 Magill Drive, Ajax CONTACT: 905-683-4550 COST: $41 The Town of Ajax holds a March Break Day Break for youths 6 to 12. There's sports, cooperative activities, games, crafts, and daily swims. March Break Movie - Fantastic Beasts WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax CONTACT: libraryin- fo@ajaxlibrary.ca, 905-683-4000, Lauren.Wagner@Ajaxlibrary.ca, http://bit.ly/2NzLXQa COST: The second installment of the "Fantastic Beasts" series featuring the adventures of Magizoologist Newt Scamander.Rated: PG. All ages. Drop-in. Free popcorn! Sparky's fire station birthday bash WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Fire Services - Fire Station 5, 1616 Bayly Street, Pickering CONTACT: 905 420 4660 COST: Sparky the Fire Dog's 68th birth- day will be celebrated during an open house. Fire truck tours and interactive activity stations for junior firefighters. Instead of birthday gifts for Sparky staff will accept non-perishable food donations. Community Leadership Crew WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Carea Community Health Centre, 360 Bayly St W Unit 5, Ajax CONTACT: Mitchelle Strick- land, 905-428-1212, mstrick- land@careachc.ca, http://ca- reachc.ca/COST: We will be offering a two-day leadership program. This program allows you to learn new skills and participate in fun team-building activities. You will earn a leader- ship certif- icate and community volunteer hours! TIFF Ajax 2nd Reel presents 'The Silent Revolution' WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. South, Ajax CONTACT: 905-619-2529, www.stfrancis- centre.ca COST: $10 An entire classroom of 12th graders in the Communist-con- trolled German Democratic Re- public is traumatized when they discover what is really happening during the Hungarian Uprising of 1956. Red Velvet plays Drums N Flats Ajax WHEN: 9:00 p.m - 1:00 a.m WHERE: Drums N Flats, 60 Randall Drive, Ajax CONTACT: Drums N Flats Ajax, 905-619- 2636 COST: $5 cover Cover band Red Velvet takes the stage Two for the Show plays The Edge Lounge WHEN: 9:45 p.m - 1:30 a.m WHERE: The Edge Lounge, 252 Bayly Street West, Ajax CONTACT: The Edge Lounge, 905-426-9692 COST: $5 cover after 9:30 p.m. Two for the Show takes the stage. SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Mathnasium 1 year anniversary open house WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Mathnasium of Ajax, 901 Harwood Avenue North, Ajax CONTACT: 289-660-8188 Mathnasium Ajax is celebration 1 year anniversary at our Ajax location. There will be free food, games and prizes for parents and children from Grade 1 to 12. Mathnasium Ajax is specialized in teaching math the fun way! Switchbeat plays Drums N Flats Ajax WHEN: 9:00 p.m - 1:00 a.m WHERE: Drums N Flats, 60 Randall Drive, Ajax CONTACT: Drums N Flats Ajax, 905-619- 2636 COST: $5 cover Top 40 dance band Switchbeat takes the stage. Tamin Thunder at The Edge Lounge WHEN: 9:45 p.m - 1:30 a.m WHERE: The Edge Lounge, 252 Bayly Street West, Ajax CONTACT: The Edge Lounge, 905-426-9692 COST: $5 cover after 9:30 p.m. Cover band Tamin Thunder takes the stage. SUNDAY, MARCH 17 Tamil Reading Circle WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Ave S, Ajax CONTACT: libraryinfo@ajax- library.ca, 905-683-4000 Practice your Tamil speaking and writing skills as we explore crafts and fun cultural activities. Drop-in family program for all ages. Presented in partnership with Academic and Fine Arts of Dur- ham. Durham West Lightning vs. Oakville WHEN: 2:40 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax CONTACT: 905-427- 8811 Provincial Women's Hockey League playoffs, Game 5, Best of 5 (if necessary) Family Friendly St. Patrick's Day Party with Stapley & Johnson Live WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: Drums N Flats , 60 Randall Drive, Ajax CONTACT: Shane Thomson, 9056192636, ajax@drumsnflats.com, http:// www.drumsnflatsajax.com COST: Family Friendly St. Patrick's Day Party featuring 2 of the best in the biz, Chris Stapley and Earl John- son! Get the Crew Together for some green beer, Irish food specials, good times and great live music. Kids Eat for a Toonie. MONDAY, MARCH 18 Emotional Regulation Group Using DBT Skills WHEN: 3:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m WHERE: Carea Community Health Centre, 1450 Kingston Road, Pickering, ON , Pickering CON- TACT: mstrickland@careachc.ca, 905-428-1212 This 12-week program will provide teens aged 15 to 18 with practical skills to manage and cope with overwhelming emotions. You will learn how to tolerate distress, reduce difficult emotions, navi- gate challenging interpersonal situations, mindfulness. Tales from a Victorian Kitchen Garden: "Germination to Vege- tation" WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Claremont United Church, 5052 Old Brock Road, Pickering CONTACT: claremont- gardenclub@gmail.com COST: Free for members, $5 for guests The guest speaker at the Clare- mont Garden Club meeting will be Garry Edwards, owner of Meadow View Gardens. Join us from 7 p.m for refreshments (bring your mug) and the presentation starts at 7:30 pm at the Clare- mont United Church. TUESDAY,MARCH 19 Tennis lessons kids Under 10 WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: Father Fenelon Catholic school, 747 Liverpool Rd, Picker- ing CONTACT: Catalin Codita, 4166244880, catalin@lit- tleace.ca, http://www.littleace.ca COST: $12/hour Most innovative in- troductory tennis program in Dur- ham. Weekly lessons. Equip- ment provide- d.Indoor classes Jan - March. Lowest rate to join! WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 Holy Redeemer Parish Donor Event WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 796 Eyer Drive, Pickering, Pickering CONTACT: Canadian Blood Services, 888-236-6283, http://www.blood.ca COST: Donate blood at Holy Redeemer Parish and save lives. You can join Canada's lifeline and book your next appointment by visiting www.blood.ca. Ajax English Conversation Circle WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library , 55 Harwood Avenue South in Ajax, Ontario., Ajax CONTACT: Bozena Stobinska, 905-686-2661, communityconnect@cdcd.org, http://www.cdcd.org COST: Newcomers practise English in a welcoming environment, expand social networks and learn more about the community. Wednesday Prayer Meeting WHEN: 7:15 p.m WHERE: Agape Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church , 1999 Fairport Road , Pickering CONTACT: Abelna- vi@aol.com, 6472186283, In- fo@agapetemplesda.com, http:// www.agapetemplesda.com COST: Weekly Prayer Meeting Followed by a Basketball Challenge THURSDAY, MARCH 21 Play to Learn Mornings WHEN: 9:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: McLean Community Centre, 95 Magill Drive, Ajax CONTACT: libraryinfo@ajax- library.ca, 905-683-4000, Lau- ren.Wagner@Ajaxlibrary.ca, http://ajaxlibrary.ca Don't forget to check out this drop-in program! Library staff will host a 15-min storytime at 10:5am. Birth to 6 years. Drop-in. Foot Arthritis-Moving For- ward with Your Feet WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m WHERE: West Durham Family Health Team, 1105E Kingston Road, Building E, Suite 200B, Pickering CONTACT: Registration Required 800.321.1433 ext 3381, 800-321-1433 COST: Registration Required-Space Limited-1.800.321.1433 ext 3381 EVENTS Visit durhamregion.com/events for featured online events. Things to do with the kids during March Break goes live on March 1. Further ahead, we’ll be featuring Things to do on Earth Day. Visit durhamregion.com/events and hit the POST YOUR EVENT button to submit these or any other community events! 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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IN THE ESTATE OF FLORENCE WINNIFRED BUCKNAM CREDITORS and all others having claims against the Estate of Florence Winnifred Bucknam, late of Ajax, Ontario, who died on the 20th day of February, 2019 are requested to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned on or before the 13th day of April, 2019 after which date the Estate's assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received. DATED this 14th day of March, 2019 Polack, McKay & HawkshawBarrister & Solicitor16-467 Westney Rd S.Ajax, Ontario L1S 6V8 Solicitors for the Executor David McKay ESTATE SALE 51 Walker Cres Ajax Westney and Lake Driveway Sat. March 16 and Sun. March 17, 8:00 am until 2:00pm Furniture, appliances, antiques, art work, tools and more. 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Apartments & Flats For RentA ArticlesWantedA ESTATE / CONTENTS SALE SERVICES! Moving, downsizing, trash removal, and estate sales. Will buy: artwork, china, silver, jewellery & Oriental items. For a free consultation call Hillary (416) 509-9689 LOOKING TO BUY SCANDINAVIAN FURNITURETeak, Rosewood, Danish, Denmark, Mid Century Modern, Retro, Vintage Furniture, Lighting, Barrister Bookcases, Industrial Furniture. Contact Noel 416-560-0401Email: hotwater@rogers.com Cars WantedC **! ! $$$$ ! AAAAA ! AARON & AARON Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days per week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. Apartments & Flats For RentA Cars WantedC AAA AUTO SALVAGE WANTED: Cars, Trucks & Vans. 24/7 905-431-1808. WE PAY $250 - $6000 for your scrap cars, SUVs, vans & trucks. Dead or Alive. Free 24/7 towing. 647-287-1704 MassagesM LaVillaSpa.ca H H H H Relaxing massage 634 Park Rd. S Oshawa (905)240-1211Now Hiring!!! 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Caring Father to Brent (Michelle), Steve (Nikki) and Josh (Hanan). Cherished Papa to Isaac, Ethan, Ashton, Madden and Mya Rose. He is survived by his mother Mary and his siblings Dean and Pat. He will be greatly missed by many friends and extended family. A visitation will be held at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, Sunday, March 17, 2019 from 1-3pm with a chapel service to follow.DESBOIS, Robert, Ernest (May 2, 1965 - March 3, 2019). It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Robert on Sunday March 3, 2019 at the age of 53. Beloved son of Germaine, (Gerry) and the late Orelle Desbois. Loving brother of Michael (Louise), Richard (Colleen), Lionel (Cheryl) and Sister Louise, (Wayne Reville). He will be missed by all his nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. We ask you to remember the good times and great memories that you've made with Robert. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, (Ajax) 905-428-8488 on Monday March 18th from 6:00-9:00pm and on Tuesday March 19th from 11:00am- 12:30pm. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church, 1001 Ravenscroft Rd. (at Rossland Rd) Ajax on Tuesday March 19th at 1:00pm. If so desired, donations to CAMH Centre For Addiction And Mental Health would be appreciated. On-line condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca DOUGLAS, Warren Gordon "Gord" - Passed away, peacefully, with his family by his side, on March 12, 2019 at Scarborough Centenary Hospital. Beloved father of Lana and Lynn. Adored brother of Sharon Murphy (Don). Uncle of Jordan and Jason. Gord joins his dear friend and mother of his children, Lanny. Son of late Warren Douglas and Esther Neilsen. Gord will be forever remembered for his love of music, his "child- like" silly sense of humour and his savvy as a businessman- he built Durham Fasteners from the ground up into a thriving success. He was loved by everyone who met this genuinely kind man. The Douglas family wish to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the staff of Princess Margaret Hospital and the emergency staff of Centenary for professionalism shown to Gord and his family. As per his own wishes, there will be no formal funeral service, cremation will take place. Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE (1057 Brock Road North, Pickering L1W 3T7 905-686-5589). Donations will be gratefully accepted for Princess Margaret Hospital or the SPCA. Expressions of condolence may be left at www.etouch.ca ELLIOTT, Samuel Louis Herbert - (Millwright Union Local 2309). Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday, March 4th, 2019, Sam Elliott at 80 years of age. Beloved husband of Carol Elliott (nee Wall). Cherished father of Todd Elliott (Jasbir Sandhu) and Tammy Jones (Korwyn Jones). Loving grandfather of Abbygail Jones and Jessop Jones. Predeceased by his siblings William Elliott (the late Sharon) and Marie Slater (the late Roy). Cremation with a Celebration of Life Gathering was held at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre, Cobourg on Wednesday, March 13th. Those wishing may make a memorial donation to the Shriners Hospitals for Children-Canada or the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences received atwww.MacCoubrey.com FRANKLIN, Barbara (nee Wright) - Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 11, 2019 at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay at the age of 81. Loving wife to Bill of 61 years. Beloved mom to Rick (Helen) and Dave (Corey). Sister in law to Marylou (Ian) and Ed. She will also be remembered by her extended family and friends. Visitation will be held at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 905-428-8488) on Monday March 18, 2019 from 9-11 a.m. with a Memorial Service to follow at 11a.m. in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. On-line condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca HADADA, Diane On March 12th, 2019. Diane, loving and devoted wife of the Late Ron. Loving Mother of Donna (Al McGhee), Deanna (Dan Sharp), and Jackie (Jim Gillard). Cherished Nanny of Damian (Alicia), Brent, Josh, Madi, Holly and Jaimie. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Avenue, Ajax (905-428-9090) on Sunday March 17th, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and Monday March 18th, 2019 from 10 am until the time of service in the chapel at 11 am. SANDERSON MONUMENT COMPANY LIMITED SERVICING Local Cemeteries Including Duffin Meadows, Pine Ridge Memorial, Erskine and Catholic Cemeteries OPEN Mon. to Fri. 9-5 Evening and Sat Appointments Avail 905-427-4366 sanderson.ajax@bellnet.ca 32 Old Kingston Rd, Ajax If it’s collecting dust, it could be collecting cash! Call to book your ad today905-576-9335 or 905-683-0707 Articles for Sale Ads 2nd week FREE! 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