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100 Years Young! Catherine Jackson turned 100 on Feb. 6. She’s pictured here with Whitby-Os- hawa MPP Lorne Coe who presented her with a special certificate at The Court of Brooklin. She moved there 12 years ago because, she says, she got tired of cooking and shovelling snow. Longev- ity seems to run in her family. Her older sister lived to 100, another to 98, and a third is now 86. Her brother Bruce lived to his 80s. She and her husband Orval celebrated 50 years of marriage before he passed away in 1988. Catherine has 9 children and 20 great grandchildren.

Meanwhile, at a lunch table a few feet away, Kay (Kathleen) Fritz looked forward to her 101st birthday on Feb. 24.The first and thus longest serving resident of The Court, Kay spent 35 years as an elementary school teacher, with her first job teaching the Amish.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS BTC: Less than Half the Picture ...... page 2 Bidding Wars becomes Soldingo...... page 5 Whitby named bike friendly...... page 2 Brooklin Baffler: Black History Month...... page 6 Students raise funds for Children’s Wish.... page 3 Plant-based eating: In love with easy...... page 6 BHS hockey team aiming high...... page 3 Blooming in Brooklin: Seeding...... page 7 Our Brooklin Kids: Facilities?...... page 4 Ward One: New hires settling in...... page 7 2 brooklintowncrier.com Friday, February 17, 2017 Less than Half the Picture By Richard Bercuson Male Attempts to Lure Child The “Fine-r” Side in Vehicle in Brooklin Investigators have released a com- Anyone with any new information of Drop-offs posite sketch of a male suspect who regarding this incident is asked to tried to lure a child into a vehicle in contact D/Constable Sullivan of On behalf of Brooklin High School, that the school has had to add a Brooklin on January 24, 2017. More Central West Criminal Investiga- whose principal Warren Palmer did Traffic Flow bulletin to its website images of the suspect vehicle have tions Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 not give me permission to do this, to explain ever so politically cor- also been released. The suspect is ext. 1847. I wish to thank the many fine folks rectly that folks are parking illegally described as male, white and ap- who’ve recently donated $160 to the and, well, dumbly and to please get proximately 65-years-old with Anonymous information can be Town of Whitby coffers. Some may with it. Getting with it translates to, grey hair and a full white beard. sent to Durham Regional Crime not yet know of their donations, but “Teenagers do not need door-to- Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) the proof will be in the mail shortly. door service, except for the prom, The suspect vehicle is described or online at www.durhamregion- in a limo.” as a four-door grey or silver vehicle. alcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters First, a clarification. Your $160 does The licence plate may contain the may be eligible for a $2,000 cash not get siphoned to BHS for educa- The good-grief answer? Teenag- letters BTTV. The images can be reward. tional accoutrements such as traffic ers are generally ambulatory. BTC’s found at drps.ca under Newsroom. bouncers. If such a person existed, Research Department has uncov- they would be large muscle-bound ered studies which show that the people who glare at you when you typical adolescent can manage park where you shouldn’t to let your a one kilometre walk in about 14 Whitby Awarded Bicycle teenager off at the school. minutes. Add 20 seconds for each transported math textbook and per- Friendly Status No, those dollars go to Whitby haps another minute to account for where they probably slosh around dawdling, chatting and texting. But The Town of Whitby, along with With 15 applications, this was also and squirt out as a decrease to the it’s still a reasonable time frame. Cambridge, Collingwood, Cornwall, the largest round of the Bicycle proposed tax increase. Thanks to This contrasts with research about and Temiskaming Shores, has been Friendly Communities Program your generosity, we will each pay a elementary age children who are in- recognized with a Bicycle Friendly since the program began. fraction less in taxes next year, per- capable of walking in straight lines Community (BFC) bronze award, haps as much as $2.74 (rounded) since everything in their path be- as announced by The Share the “Share the Road is thrilled to rec- per household. Mighty big of you, all comes a plaything. Road Cycling Coalition (Share the ognize this new group of Bicycle for the sake of a really poor parking Road), a provincial non-profit orga- Friendly Communities,” said Jamie decision. Thanks to the prescience of the nization working to build a bicycle Stuckless, Executive Director of town and developers, sidewalks friendly . Share the Road. “The continued Meanwhile, BHS wrestles with this: throughout Brooklin have made expansion of the Bicycle Friendly Where oh where should people walking so much safer and cleaner Kingston, London and Markham Communities Program is indicative drop off their teen snowflakes to than in the old days when kids had were all renewed at the Bronze of the growing interest in cycling get them as close to their lockers to dodge piles of horse patties on level designation, with Honourable across the province. With 66% of as possible? We have the correct the cobblestones. And don’t get me Mentions being given to Belleville, Ontario residents agreeing that in- answer, the bad answer, and the started on the truants who’d harass Essex, Midland and Norfolk County. vesting in cycling benefits every- good-grief answer. students with pointy sticks. one, not just people who bike, the The Bicycle Friendly Communi- case is clear for communities of all The correct answer is to use the The only exception to teens walking ties (BFC) Program, an initiative of shapes and sizes to invest in pro- school’s circular roadway, designed I could abide by would be the BHS the Washington-based League of viding their residents with the option for this very purpose. It has three hockey players and their equipment American Bicyclists, was launched to choose cycling.” kiss ‘n’ ride areas, as inaptly named bags - even the wheeled ones - on in Ontario in 2010 by Share the as one could have chosen for high game or practice days. At least they Road with support from the Cana- For information, contact: schoolers exiting cars. Hug ‘n’ Ride need to conserve their energy for dian Automobile Association (CAA) Jamie Stuckless, Executive Director would have been acceptable. Fist their run to the provincials (see the South Central Ontario. The program (905) 233-2273 ext. 100, jamie@ Bump ‘n’ Ride even better. story on page....) provides incentives, hands-on as- sharetheroad.ca sistance and award-recognition for Justin Jones, Bicycle Friendly The bad answer is what folks are The others? Good grief. communities that actively support Community Program Coordinator doing. It’s become such an issue bicycling. Municipalities are judged (905) 233-2273 ext. 110, justin@ in five categories often referred to sharetheroad.ca as the Five “E’s” of being bicycle friendly: Engineering, Education, Join the local Rotary Satellite Club Enforcement, Encouragement and at the Evaluation & Planning. A community We accept advertising in good faith 2nd Annual Service Club Meeting but do not endorse advertisers must demonstrate achievements in upstairs at the nor advertisements. each of the five categories in order Brooklin Pub on Wednesday, “Proud to be a Brooklinite” All editorial submissions February 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Founded in 2000 to be considered for an award. The are subject to editing. and published 24 times per year. award categories are: Bronze, Sil- For advertising information, contact: This is a community meeting open to all. Editor, Richard Bercuson ver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond. Marissa Campbell at 416.839.0248 Service groups are welcome to come 613-769-8629 • [email protected] share ideas. 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At Brooklin Optometric Centre, your vision and This Month’s health matters to us. We are investing in new Cavity Free equipment and technology to provide you a better Club Winner is understanding of your eyes and ocular health. Tristan! Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is an advanced eye scan that is similar to ultrasound, Open Evenings & Weekends but uses light rather than sound waves to Saturday Appointments illustrate the different layers that make up the retina. Monday to Thursday 8 to 8, Friday 9 to 4, Saturday 9 to 4 Book an appointment with us so you can see! Offering Affordable Implants Brooklin Claim your O Optometric Complimentary PT Centre Consultation Dr. Catherine Hong OME ~ Call Today! TRIST905.655.6200 www.brooklineyecare.ca 905.425.4205 16 Winchester Road East, Unit 5, Brooklin • winchesterdental.ca Friday, February 17, 2017 Brooklin Town Crier 3 BHS Students Fundraise for Children’s Wish Foundation

This group of Brooklin High stu- kis, Autumn Gervais dents (and one from All Saints) Middle Row (left to right): Desarae raise $2500 last weekend at the Os- Bank-Gillis, Kaitlin Shanks, Lexi hawa Generals game to support the Fitzpatrick, Carolyn Fitzpatrick, Sar- Children’s Wish Foundation. ah Matthews, Logan Challis Front: Sam Utrosa (All Saints HS) Back Row (left to right): Brittany Cornacchia, Lindsay Bryant, Sarah Photo by Jane Fitzpatrick from Chil- Grassl, Dylan Hayman, Dylan Mal- dren’s Wish Foundation len, Victoria Heaney, Elena Kalpa- Brooklin High’s Hockey Team Aiming for OFSAA By Ali Siddiqui semi-finals and then the two-game series final. With March break approaching, high school hockey teams are aim- To reach OFSAA, the team must ing for the Ontario Federation of win LOSAA (Lake Ontario Second- Schools Athletic Association (OF- ary School Athletics), which will be SAA) provincial championships in in late February. Mississauga. “We’ve had our minds set on OF- Locally, Brooklin High School’s ros- SAA all year, preparing our team for ter of 20 skaters and 3 goalies has the hard battle to be champions,” been serving up some fine hockey says centre Chris Talman. “Mr. this season, with only two losses in Snowden, Mr. Markham, and Mr. St their last 20 games, and are now in Louis have been making sure we’re first place. playing our best every time that puck drops and we know the same “The talent in Brooklin is very strong,” will continue through the OFSAA says Coach Ethan Markham, who playoffs.” calls Brooklin “a hockey hotbed.” Coach Markham credits their out- ”There are a lot of gifted guys,” he standing performances to date with says, “which translates to a lot of how close the players are with one goals. The team has an unmatched another. “The nice thing about high offense throughout the league and school hockey,” he says, “is that hopefully the province.” they’re playing with friends they’ve grown up with, which leads to better They’ve been practising vigorously teamwork.” every Tuesday morning at Vipond Arena. If everything goes well, Hockey has become one of the new they’ll be playing the 8th seeded school’s focal points and right now team in the quarter finals. From all eyes are on this squad’s hopes there, they could advance to the for a run at provincial gold in March.

Advertise With Us... [email protected] 4 brooklintowncrier.com Friday, February 17, 2017 Our Brooklin Kids By Leanne Brown What Facilities Does Brooklin Need? Brooklin has a reputation would allow kids to play in their own spaces for theatre, dance, music and taxes, Brooklin would be a wonderful for being very kid-friendly. community. Whitby also has only one art; a facility that embraces local cul- location for not just annual the spring Take a walk in any neigh- dedicated figure skating surface at ture, educates, connects and inspires fair but also local festivals, culture in bourhood and you’ll see McKinney. (yes, the ice is different) our community. An arts hub would be the park, charity and sports events energetic kids out on bikes and scoot- The Whitby Figure Skating club has great for budding artists to learn their and maybe even a local farmer’s mar- ers, ball diamonds in full use, and numerous skating programs that fill craft. And what better way to celebrate ketplace. mom and baby group stroller convoys up fast. A multi-purpose ice surface the diversity and heritage of our com- cruising the sidewalks. The Brooklin without boards in Brooklin could pro- munity than to showcase local talent Till then, I’m loading the car up for yet Community Centre and Library buzz vide more accessible space for figure and artists? another trek down to Iroquois. with families taking in story-time and skating, learn to skate programs and toddlers toddling in the gym. Local el- public skating. Basically, we need something like ementary schools and churches host the Iroquois Sports Centre, Leg- a variety of programs. More water! ends () or the Ajax Commu- When the new community centre was nity Centre. We need a multi-pad But as Whitby moves ahead with its built a few years ago, many of us were facility, one that would support the secondary plan, it raises a question: hoping for a pool. Alas it was not to popularity of hockey and lacrosse, what facilities will we need as our pop- be. As a child, I practically lived at not to mention having a full-sized ulation increases? Every community our local outdoor pool in the summer. indoor pool our kids would love. needs places where our kids can grow It was a place to take lessons, meet Such a facility would provide jobs up and that bring families together. my friends and enjoy fun evening and bring business to our growing Recreation facilities can ensure that events like BBQs and themed parties village while easing the strain on families moving into the new develop- that brought the community together. other Whitby rinks. ments can grow along with the com- A pool with an adjacent splash park munity. So then, what do we need? would be welcomed by Brooklin fami- Consider the value of an accessible lies. It would also provide another op- space for theatre and music along More ice! tion for lessons and classes besides with an arts studios to develop local Brooklin has just one rink. The aging Ottebrite and the CRC pools. talent and culture, one surrounded Luther Vipond arena serves kids from by parkland, sports fields, a skate all over Whitby, not just Brooklin. Yet More arts! park, splash pad and playground. A Brooklin Toddler’s most Brooklin kids also travel to McK- The Station Gallery is an amazing cre- Random Thoughts inney, Iroquois, Canlan and Legends ative place. Brooklin could use a simi- Now if the town could manage all for their ice time. More Brooklin ice lar location. We need a facility with this without raising our property “I’m not a baby ‘cause I don’t cry.”

If you have a community not-for-profit event you would like included in the calendar, please email it to [email protected] with the subject line “calendar.” Community Calendar Priority will be given to Brooklin events. Some editing may occur. Wed., Feb. 22, 7 pm community fun! hour of stories and songs in French, Basic Foot Care: Community Care Brooklin Horticultural Society Mem- with a dash of English too! Durham provides basic foot care ser- bership & Think Spring Meeting: Sat., March 18 - 9:00 am - Landmark Registration is not required. Just drop vices by registered foot care nurses BHS starts off its year with its annual Cinemas 24 Whitby in! on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of ev- Membership meeting, welcoming our The Optimist Club of Brooklin LOCATION: Central Library - Chil- ery month at St. Thomas’ Anglican returning & new members alike. Gini Proudly Presents: A Morning at the dren’s Program Room Church. Please call 905-668-6223 for Sage, a Durham Master Gardener Movies with Beauty and the Beast more information. with over 30 years of gardening expe- (Movie will start at 10:00 am) Tuesdays: Brooklin Toastmasters, 7:15 rience will be our guest speaker. She ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY - $10.00 pm for Meet & Greet, Meeting from 7:20 Thursday evenings: Love to sing! will present “Starting from Seed,” pro- per child (3-13 years old) and $10.00 to 9:14 pm at the Brooklin Community The Brooklin United Church adult viding the knowledge and skills to be per adult. Babes in arms are free Centre & Library, 8 Vipond Road, 2nd choir welcomes new voices to join us. successful at starting seeds at home Calling all princes and princesses of floor Boardroom. For more informa- Practices are Thursday evenings 7:30 for planting in the spring. Come early & Brooklin. Princess Belle requests the tion, contact John at 905-683-4439 or - 9:00 pm. You do not need to read enjoy our social time before the meet- honour of your presence at a private [email protected] or Loran Weston- music to be part of the choir. Practice ing. At the Brooklin United Church, 19 screening of Beauty and the Beast. Smyth at [email protected] CD’s are made available. For more Cassels Rd. E. Wear your favourite costume or gown or 416-910-4109. Brooklin Toastmas- information, please call the church of- You will have an opportunity to meet ters provides a supportive and positive fice at 905-655-4141 or by email at of- Mon., Feb. 27, 10 am - 3 pm Princess Belle and other surprise environment where members have the [email protected] Bake sale at the Brooklin IDA Phar- guests and enjoy other special sur- opportunity to develop their communica- macy on Baldwin St. in support of the prises. tion and leadership skills. local pet rescue group Lotsadogs Res- Contact gracebrooklinoptimist- CLASSIFIEDS cue. Everything is $2, or 3 for $5 [email protected] or purchase tickets Custom Closets & More at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/opti- www.dream-space.ca 905.409.8681. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 5 - 7 pm mist-club-of-brooklin-morning-at- Authorized HomeAdvisor Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at the-movies-beauty-and-the-beast- Brooklin United Church (19 Cassels tickets-31176681293 Guitar Drum Lessons Repairs Rentals. Moms & Tots Rd. E.). All you can eat pancakes, Blues Jam patricksguitarstudio.com with sausages, fruit cocktail and re- Mondays 6:30-7 pm: Sarah’s Sewing Alterations, Mending, freshments. Tickets are $10 for adults, French Family Storytime: Children of Crafts, Costumes - Call or text: 905 242-4251 $5 for children 5-12 (under 5 free). all ages and their caregivers are invit- [email protected] Call ahead for tickets: 905-655-4141. ed to join Madame Sue for our weekly Come and join in some old-fashioned French Family Storytime! Enjoy a half Searching for an Insurance Account Executive Superstar! Experiencing long days in traffic just to get to the office? End your commute, get back weeks of your life every year, and partner with a Top 10 Canadian Brokerage. Are you client-centric and dedicated to your profession WORSHIPWORSHIP with a burning desire to excel? Let us show you how we can help accelerate your passion. DIRECTORYDIRECTORY Contact [email protected] today

Burns Presbyterian Church Brooklin United Church 765 Myrtle Rd West 19 Cassels Rd. E. Brooklin’s Guide to Home Based Businesses (just 4 minutes north of Brooklin) Sunday Services at 10:30 am 10am Worship, Kids Zone Fun & Nursery Care Sunday School & Nursery Care Ding - Dong, “Discovering God, Sharing God’s Love” www.brooklinunited.ca 905-655-4141 Photos AVON Calling! 905.655.8509 www.Burnschurch.org Come catch the Spirit! by Dianne To receive a bi-weekly brochure email me at [email protected] www.istockphoto.com/search/portfolio/13554221 or drop by 60 Penhurst Drive, Brooklin St. Thomas’ Anglican Church Renaissance 101 Winchester Road East Baptist Church of Brooklin Sunday Services: 8:30 and 10:30 am 40 Vipond Road (Just West Of Library) Sarah’s Sewing Need Post Holes? Sunday School & Nursery Program (10:30am) Sunday Worship & Kids Program 10:30 a.m. Alterations, Mending, We can help! Wednesday 10:00 a.m. 905-655-4554 www.brooklinrbc.ca Crafts, Costumes -- Communion and Healing Service FBG Fencing Inc. • Brian 416-795-9469 We’re here for Brooklin! Call or text: 905 242-4251 905-655-3883 www.fbgfencing.com [email protected] www.stthomasbrooklin.ca Friday, February 17, 2017 Brooklin Town Crier 5 Beware of Water Treatment Sales Tactics in Durham Bidding Wars The Regional Municipality of Durham The Regional Municipality of Dur- would like to remind residents that ham provides safe drinking water to Becomes Soldingo the Region does not sell or endorse residents through the municipal water water filters or treatment equipment. supply system, meeting Ontario Drink- By Richard Bercuson The Region has been contacted by ing Water Quality Standards. The qual- concerned residents inquiring about ity and safety of the Region’s water is Got some- “One of door-to-door salespersons who want confirmed at an accredited laboratory, thing to sell? the major access to test the water or examine which is licensed by the Ontario Min- Looking to complaints the water meters. istry of the Environment and Climate buy a particu- from our Change–a requirement of the Ontario lar item? Bid- members “Some of these individuals make false Drinking Water Regulations set by the ding Wars, came when or misleading statements about water province of Ontario. where used furniture, clothes and Facebook took away categories,” quality and/or the mandatory replace- baubles have seamlessly changed she adds. “Members are no longer ment of water meters,” says John Information on water quality testing hands since March of 2015 is un- able to search for items based on Presta, Director of Environmental Ser- is available from the Region by con- dergoing a facelift. categories . They’re limited to scroll- vices. “The Region provides clean, safe tacting the Works Department at 905- ing the entire site or using search drinking water, which meets provincial 668-7711, and from our Water Quality The Facebook-based buy-and sell words. This is something we were water quality standards. Our water un- Reports, available online at www.dur- platform has morphed into Soldingo able to include in our new website.” dergoes daily monitoring and testing ham.ca/water. and moved to its own site, soldingo. and does not require further filtration or com. The venture comes under the The new site, paid for equally by the monitoring at residents’ expense.” The Region of Durham has estab- direction of five local residents, Sar- five individuals and created with an lished a Residential Meter Replace- ah Connolly, Melissa Halparin, Al- independent web designer, does If someone shows up at your door, re- ment/Upgrade program with its con- lison Darby-Roga, Kim Sanderson, have the facility to include advertis- member the following to protect your- tractor, Neptune Technology Group, and Adrian Piccolo, who is credited ing. As such, they hope to generate self from scams: to replace or upgrade the meters in with coming up the new name. All a bit of revenue. Some of this may homes at no charge to residents. If the will share moderator duties. also come from site features they • Ask for identification. All Regional meter at your premises requires re- couldn’t have on Facebook, such employees and authorized contrac- placement or an upgrade, and before Bidding Wars was originally the as members choosing to upgrade tors carry photo ID. contractors show up, you will receive brainchild of Connolly who saw a their auctions for a nominal fee. For • Did you request this house call? Re- an official letter from the Region of similar Facebook site while living now though, their principal aim is to gional staff will not visit without send- Durham notifying you of the upcoming in Langley, B.C. Looking for a way cover the cost of the site’s start-up. ing an official letter and/or scheduling water meter replacement or upgrade. to avoid sending her “gently used an appointment. You will also receive a letter from Nep- goods” to the landfill, she teamed Halparin says the main idea will be • Call the visiting organization, or the tune Technology Group advising you up with the others to get it started. the same, to use the 24 hour format Region, to confirm that the visit is le- of how to book your appointment. The However, after two years, it became with the site now having the ability gitimate. letter requests that residents set up apparent Facebook had its limita- to close an auction automatically, • Don’t feel pressured to sign con- an appointment with the contractor. tions. something that had been an issue tracts on the spot, or to let anyone into Neptune installers will arrive on the ar- before. your home. ranged date; they are uniformed, carry “The control of a Facebook page is • Never give out your personal infor- ID, and are highly skilled to ensure a quite limited,” says Halparin. “We’re Soldingo won’t have an app per se mation. professional installation. restricted to the Facebook updates but the site will be mobile friendly. and there is no area for individuality For the time being, it will serve Clar- amongst similar groups that have ington, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and Whitby Chamber of Commerce begun following our success. Pickering. Announces New CEO The Whitby Chamber of Commerce of the Change Management Office, Solid Waste Services Board of Directors is pleased to an- which focused on the moderniza- Holiday Collection Schedule nounce the appointment of Natalie tion of the OLG. Prychitko to the role of Chief Execu- tive Officer, effective February 27, Natalie is experienced in manag- During the week of February 20 - 24 (Family Day) 2017. ing large projects with multiple Solid Waste Collection Services (Green Bin Organics, Blue Box stakeholders, significant budgets, Recycling, Yard Waste and Residual Garbage) will be revised as follows: Natalie brings over 25 years of ex- complex operations and policy Revised Collection Day perience to the Chamber with the considerations. She also brings Normal most recent 15 years spent with deep experience in managing mar- Area Collection # Organics Recycling Residual the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Cor- keting, advertising, and branding Day (Green Bin) (Blue Box) (Garbage) poration (OLG). Natalie has held campaigns. Her passion for build- progressively more senior positions ing strong relationships and driv- Mon. Feb. 20 1 Tues. Feb. 21 Tues. Feb. 21 Tues. Feb. 21 within OLG, including the Director of ing operational efficiencies will be Marketing and Social Responsibil- a tremendous asset to the Whitby Mon. Feb. 20 2 Tues. Feb. 21 Tues. Feb. 21 No collection ity, Director of Lottery Transforma- Chamber. Tues. Feb. 21 3 Wed. Feb. 22 Wed. Feb. 22 Wed. Feb. 22 tion, and most recently the Director Tues. Feb. 21 4 Wed. Feb. 22 Wed. Feb. 22 No collection Passing of Regional Wed. Feb. 22 5 Thu. Feb. 23 Thu. Feb. 23 Thu. Feb. 23 Wed. Feb. 22 6 Thu. Feb. 23 Thu. Feb. 23 No collection Councillor Nancy Diamond Thu. Feb. 23 7 Fri. Feb. 24 Fri. Feb. 24 Fri. Feb. 24 The Regional Municipality of Durham she returned to sends its deepest sympathies to the and , and Thu. Feb. 23 8 Fri. Feb. 24 Fri. Feb. 24 No collection family, friends, and council colleagues was re-elected in 2014. Among her Fri. Feb. 24 9 Sat. Feb. 25 Sat. Feb. 25 Sat. Feb. 25 of Regional Councillor Nancy Dia- many accomplishments, Councillor mond, following her sudden passing. Diamond championed the creation of Fri. Feb. 24 10 Sat. Feb. 25 Sat. Feb. 25 No collection She faithfully served her community a university in Oshawa, economic de- Please remember to set waste out by 7:00 a. m. on your revised collection day. for many years. velopment, and transportation initia- tives. She pursued solutions to grid- Winter Safety Tip: Please do not place waste on snow banks. “Councillor Diamond was a formidable lock and the development of social Set your waste out on the snow-cleared portion of your driveway. force in municipal politics,” said Re- housing with admirable determination. gional Chair and CEO Roger Anderson. Councillor Diamond embraced mul- “She was a strong female leader at a ticulturalism, keeping taxes low, and time when it was less common to see the advancement of local and national Town of Whitby, Get the Whitby women in senior public service roles. prosperity. Operations Centre She also led many local community en- Waste Buddy deavours and will be truly missed.” A book of condolences will be avail- Phone: 905.668.3437 App able at The Regional Municipality of Hours: Mon.-Fri., at whitby.ca/waste or Download Nancy was born in 1941 and served Durham Headquarters, located at 605 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. from iTunes or Google Play. as Oshawa’s mayor for 12 years from Rossland Road East. Flags at Re- 1991 to 2003, after sitting as a city gional Headquarters are at half-staff If this information is required in accessible format, contact the Town of Whitby councillor from 1988 to 1991. In 2010, in her memory. 6 brooklintowncrier.com Friday, February 17, 2017

Brooklin Bafflers by Liz Lowe Plant-Based Eating by Sheree Nicholson Black History Month In love with easy I love easy, I love simple, they can top theirs with meat. You can and I love homemade also substitute the rice for any grain, food. But cooking for a including quinoa. The possibilities are family can challenge all endless. those loves. We need to find the right balance be- I would just follow these rules: a base tween homemade dinners, grain, a protein topping such as tofu rushing to children’s activities, and or beans, a raw and/or cooked green, knowing when to just eat take out. something yummy like hummus or guacamole, and sauces such tamari Keeping your meals simple and plan- or the peanut sauce below. The final ning in advance can go a long way sauce really adds the flavor to the to reducing your “what’s for dinner” bowl and this is one of my favourites. stress. Some of my favourite simple You can easily substitute almond but- meals are rice bowls. On the week- ter if there is a peanut allergy in your end, I steam a big pot of white or family. It whips up quickly and doesn’t brown rice and then store it for the need to be heated. week. When you come home at night, it’s easy to heat up the rice and then And if you’re rushing and looking for top the bowls with whatever you’re in great healthy take out in Brooklin, my the mood for. For example, you can new hang out is the Copper Branch steam veggies, sauté some organic on Baldwin, wholesome plant-based extra firm tofu cubes in a bit of coco- foods that you can eat in or take out. nut oil, or chop up a bit of kale. Ginger Peanut Sauce I sometimes buy the pre-made kale ● 1/2 cup salted natural peanut Abused salad mix at Costco but skip the or almond butter Branded dressing. I drop handfuls of the salad ● 1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce mix into rice bowls or on pasta. It’s a (GF for gluten free eaters) Emancipation super simple meal because the rice ● 2-3 Tbsp brown sugar Empire is already cooked so I’m basically just or maple syrup (add to taste) adding whatever I have on hand. I top ● 1/2 lime, juiced Equality my rice bowls with mashed avocado ● 1/2 tsp chili garlic sauce for the good fats, a flavoured hummus ● 1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger Escape Justice Prosecuted or maybe an easy homemade sauce. (optional) Freedom Lash Shackles ● hot water to thin Rice bowls are great because they Fugitive Lawyer Ships can be topped with different things. Instructions: Harbour Loyalist Torture You can place a big bowl of rice in Prepare peanut sauce by adding all the centre of the table and surround it ingredients, except water, to a mixing Imperial Master Underground with the toppings and sauces so that bowl and whisking. Add hot water 1 everyone can make their own bowl. Tbsp at a time and whisk until desired Inventor Prejudice Voice If you have a diehard meat eater, consistency is reached (should be pourable but thick). Set aside.

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The petition had 5906 signatures col- lected from July 10, 2016, to Feb. 7, 2017. Piccolo’s email to the Minister included a 74-page PDF of comments from Durham residents explaining their reasons, and in some cases ex- pressing anger, for the route to be toll- free.

The only Whitby councillor to sign the petition was Ward One’s Rhonda Mulcahy although Whitby council as a whole has expressed to the Minis- ter its support of the removal of tolls. Last December, the Town of Whitby passed a motion to send the Minister a request to keep the road toll-free. Friday, February 17, 2017 Brooklin Town Crier 7

Blooming in Brooklin By Ken Brown The Magic of Seeding Pick a cold, nasty day to own plants from seed, cleanliness go to the garden centre is paramount. There are fungus dis- then spend an hour or eases that can’t wait to destroy your two wandering among the little seedlings, so sterilizing all the flowering and foliage houseplants containers, etc. is the best way to that are brightening up those green- fight back. houses. It’s a very therapeutic ex- perience - and much cheaper than There are several more seeds, such a trip south. as onions and oriental vegetables like pak choi and guy lan that are Photo by Colin Williamson On the way out, pick up a bag of soil- finding their way into my germina- less mix and a few interesting seed tion space. These are wonderful packages before heading home to cool season crops and I want to Our Councillor’s Report by Rhonda Mulcahy give your seeds the best start. Once have good sized transplants ready North Ward Councillor, Town of Whitby • [email protected] they have absorbed enough water, for the garden as soon as the soil the seeds look for a signal it’s the has dried enough to work in it. In a correct season. That’s indicated by good year, that’s about the middle the temperature of the planting me- of April. New Hires Settling In dia. Find some way to warm it up. When the soil temperature is above I have a clear plastic tunnel that I After my last article, not one, but two trucks per call), 24o C, then the seeds will know it’s may put out 3-4 weeks earlier to dry I received a fair bit of we are bound to see those num- time and they’ll germinate quickly. a bit of soil so that I can plant un- feedback, which I was bers increase again this year. There are little heat mats available der it by early April. I’m already tired expecting since the topic was the just for this purpose and they’re of supermarket produce or frozen budget. So thank you for your in- So what are we doing to help our available from seed catalogue peo- corn. We sit in the sun of the so- sight. I also received a request fire services? ple such as Vesey’s. larium and anticipate that first fresh for a report about the fire depart- head of pak choi. ment. We have a new truck coming this Once heat and moisture have done spring, which has already been their job, then light becomes the all If I still haven’t convinced you to rip As we’ve been told, the budget approved by council. We also important factor. Regular cool white out the front yard and plant vege- was given an injection of 1.5% know that down the road a new fluorescent tubes do a great job, but tables then you might want to start for each of last year and this year hall will need to be built close to the secret is to get them as close a few annual flowers now. Mari- to fund fire services at the Town. the 400 series highways. as possible to those plants. Mine golds, cosmos and several others Recently at Town Hall, Deputy hang on chains so I can move them are quite easy to start from seed Fire Chief Scott Siersma provid- We’ve hired 20 new firefighters. up and down, keeping them about under a few lights. Almost all the ed us some numbers about op- (See above photo). I had the 5 cm from the top of the seedlings. seeds, which we might start under erations at the Fire Department. pleasure of welcoming them at a Tending to these seeds and seed- those lights, have a couple of basic ceremony at the fire hall recently. lings keeps gardeners sane in the needs. They want to be warm and In 2015, we had a call volume of These men and women are the last few weeks of winter and they moist. No seed will germinate until 5400 calls, the highest in Whit- cream of the crop. Selected from eventually feed our bodies as well it has been able to absorb enough by’s history. Motor Vehicle Col- over 600 applications, the new as our gardener’s souls. moisture to break its dormancy. lisions (MVCs) were up 10% to recruits are both qualified and Holding that water and making it 693 from our previous highest and professional. Cleanliness important available to the seeds is the primary call volume in 2013 of 632. Meanwhile, the little begonia seeds function of the material in seedling As the next budget looms large, I sowed early in January are grow- trays. I avoid calling it soil because Fire calls were up 12% with 370 I feel confident in the continued ing well and in another week or any outdoor garden soil is the worst responses, 40 more than the pre- support for the fire department. three they may be big enough to at- possible material to use for indoor vious year. While I wasn’t on council last tempt transplanting. All the seedling seed starting. year for this initial decision, I fol- trays and equipment have been in Fire and MVCs represent 20% lowed this closely. This is not a the laundry tub with hot water, soap As to the garden centre visit, if they of the Fire Department’s call vol- desire but rather a need at the and bleach. When growing your only served pina coladas! ume. Both types require multiple Town, a need that ensures the apparatuses and take a great community’s safety. It’s not really deal of time, which can make been much of a debate, and for multiple calls at the same time a good reason. challenge. In 2016, these calls in- creased an additional 133 times. I would also like to thank those who came out to my drop-in last WDP Theme: Concurrent calls are on the rise weekend at The Goodberry. I with the growth in our community. plan to host another soon. If you And, given our need to respond would like to be part of my com- Have I Been Unfair to You? to MVCs on the 400 series high- munity advisory group, please ways that we now service (with connect with me. by Donna Shaddick Special to the Brooklin Town Crier This is the theme for the upcom- vice. Offerings received through the ing World Day of Prayer Service on World Day of Prayer collection trans- March 3 at St. Leo the Great Catholic form prayers into action in the form of Church, 130 Watford St. in Brooklin grants for projects benefiting women starting at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome and children in Canada and through- to attend. out the world. All regions share in the grants, with consideration given to ar- Each year, Brooklin United Church, eas where needs are greatest. World St. Thomas Anglican and St. Leo the Day of Prayer Grants for 2016 are list- Great meet to plan the service’s de- ed in this year’s prayer service book- tails. The parishes take turns hosting let. To apply for a grant, visit www. the event with all three groups partici- wicc.org. pating in the readings, refreshments, etc. For information about this year’s WDP Through the World Day of Prayer ser- service at St. Leo’s, call 905-620- vice, Christian women from one coun- 0724. To find services in other areas try share their concerns and hopes of Durham region, you can go to the with their sisters and brothers in 170 above website and look under World countries, uniting us in prayer and Day of Prayer Event locations for ser- solidarity. This year, women of the vices registered through the Women’s Philippines have prepared the ser- Inter-Church Council of Canada. 8 brooklintowncrier.com Friday, February 17, 2017

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