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A licensed CAA Insurance 1Agent can help. 3 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A u g u s t 1 9 , 2 0 2 1 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 1-877-987-3964 (24 Hours) Newcastle Funeral Home Ltd Family Owned - Serving All of Southern Ontario www.aquamations.ca No Funeral, No Embalming, No Casket $1,993 Total Price Includes: Co-ordination, Documentation, Shelter, Transfer of Remains, Coroner, Death Registration, Aquamation Fee, HST. A New Choice For Your Final Wishes Aquamation Facts No emissions of harmful greenhouse gas No casket required Performed at our facility by our trained staff 20-30% more remains returned Uses very little energy We are the only funeral home in the area that performs Aquamation Trevor Charbonneau Owner/Funeral Director Amazon is opening a new 130,000-square foot de-livery station in Pickering,which is expected to attractmore than 200 jobs. The Amazon Logisticsstation will be located at1400 Squires Beach Rd., where the PickeringMarkets used to be located,and is scheduled to be oper-ational between late 2022 and early 2023. Amazon Logistics is aglobal leader in 'last mile' delivery to customers withits delivery stations actingas the end points where or-ders are prepared before heading out to their desti-nations."We are proud to invest in the award-winning mu-nicipality of Pickering tocreate great, in-demandjobs and help our custom- ers receive their valuableorders even faster," saidJasmin Begagic, directorof Amazon Logistics forOntario.This delivery sta-tion is expected to createjobs in sortation, opera- tions, and managementwith around 85 per cent be-ing full-time, permanentpositions. Amazon Logis- tics expects to commence its recruitment efforts fourto six weeks prior to launch."Amazon is one of theworld's premier e-com-merce companies, and Pickering is proud to be thefuture home of one of itsnewest logistics facilities," Mayor Dave Ryan said. "Weare thrilled with this in-vestment in our city, andwe look forward to all of the new employment opportu-nities it will create for jobseekers, entrepreneurs,and independent contrac-tors."In addition, hundredsof additional jobs will becreated via its innovative Delivery Service Partners(DSP) and Amazon Flexprograms, which will sup-port and enhance Picker- ing and Durham Region's local entrepreneurial eco- system. As part of its post-COVID business recoveryefforts, Pickering's eco-nomic development and strategic projects depart-ment will partner withAmazon Logistics in pro-moting these programs and opportunities to localentrepreneurs and inde-pendent contractors.This development is not thesame Amazon facility oroperation that was beingconsidered at the Durham Live site earlier this year. AMAZON LOGISTICS STATION COMING TO PICKERING KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com Amazon Logistics is bringing a delivery centre to Pickering. Torstar file photo NEWS DELIVERY CENTREEXPECTED TO BEFULLY OPERATIONALBETWEEN 2022 AND 2023 It might be a little stinky,but Durham Region says the water coming out oftaps is safe to drink.The region noted in a press release it "would liketo assure residents that ourwater continues to be safeto drink despite possible earthy or musty odours de-tected recently. Taste andodour episodes are caused by seasonal biologicalchanges in Lake Ontarioand typically occur in thelate summer or early fall." The region can't saywhen conditions will re-turn to normal, with thetaste and odour episodesgenerally fading once laketemperatures drop.Taste and odour epi- sodes are caused by season-al biological changes in thelake, especially during hotweather. Geosmin and 2- Methylisoborneol (MIB)— naturally occurring com-pounds in Lake Ontario and Lake Simcoe—are notharmful to public health,and the Region's water quality is not otherwise af-fected.Lab testing of the rawand treated water confirms that municipal water meetsall Ontario Drinking WaterQuality Management Stan- dards set by the OntarioMinistry of the Environ-ment, the region noted.To reduce the taste and odour in the drinking wa-ter, people can refrigerate ajug of water or add icecubes and a few drops of lemon juice to the water.For more informationabout the municipal water supply systems in DurhamRegion, visit durham.ca/water. Water Quality Re-ports are available online at durham.ca. DURHAM WATER MAY HAVE STINK, BUT IT'S SAFE 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 , A u g u s t 1 9 , 2 0 2 1 | 4 VISIT US ON FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/eastcourtfordlincoln ALL REBATES APPLIED. SALE PRICES ARE PLUS TAX AND LICENSE. VEHICLE MAY NOT BE AS ILLUSTRATED. 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OLG photo NEWS A 29-year-old Ajax manis Keno on winning.Rhys Welch won$100,000 playing the Daily Keno in the May 13 middaydraw.The father of one saidthis was his first time play-ing Daily Keno."A friend from work toldme to try it out, so I ran- domly selected these num-bers and I won," he said.Welch added he didn'tbelieve what he was seeing at first."I just kept saying this didn't happen and keptchecking my email," henoted. He plans to put someaway for his daughter's ed- ucation and take a vaca-tion."It's still surreal!" The winning ticket waspurchased on OLG.ca. 'SURREAL': MAN, 29, SCORES $100K IN LOTTERY Rhys Welch of Ajax has $100,000 more in his bank account after winning on the May 13 Daily Keno draw. He plans to put some money aside for his daughter's education and go on a trip. OLG photo 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 , A u g u s t 1 9 , 2 0 2 1 | 6 ABOUT US This newspaper, published every Thursday, is a division of the Met- roland Media Group Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Torstar Corpora- tion. The Metroland family of news- papers is comprised of more than 70 community publications acrossOntario. This newspaper is a member of the National NewsMedia Council. Com- plainants are urged to bring their concerns to the attention of the newspaper and, if not satisfied, write The National News Media Council, Suite 200, 890 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M4W 2H2. Phone: 416-340-1981 Web: www.mediacouncil.ca newsroom@durhamregion.com facebook.com/newsdurham @newsdurham WHO WE AREVice President Dana Robbins Regional General Manager Anne BeswickDirector of Content Lee Ann Waterman Managing Editor Mike LaceyDirector of Advertising Tanya Pacheco Director Distribution Jason ChristieDirector Creative Services Katherine Porcheron Durham Advisory CouncilDan Carter; Esther Enyolu; Jake Farr; Dr. Vidal Chavannes; Cynthia Davis; Elaine Popp/Don Lovisa; John Henry; Sue McGovern; Kerri King; SteveYamada; Kelly LaRocca; Peter Bethlenfalvy; Dr. Steven Murphy; Norah Marsh; Tracy Paterson; Chris Darling; Christina Curry CONTACT USAjax/Pickering News Advertiser Phone: 905- 579-4407 Newsroom: 905-215-0462 Sales: 905-215-0424 Classifieds: 1-800-263-6480 Fax: 905-579-2238 Web: www.durhamregion.com Letters to the editor All letters must be fewer than 320 words and include your name and telephone number for verification purposes. We reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters. Published letters will appear in print and/or online at durhamregion.com Delivery For all delivery inquiries, please call 905-683-5117. OPINION TO LEARN HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR OWN CONTENT VISIT DURHAMREGION.COM Where are woodpeckers when you need them? Car- penter ants are an issuewhen you live in a century- old house made of wood, like I do, and having a pair of ant-eating specialists around would be great natu- ral pest control. But unlike diminutive downies, hai-ries and red-bellieds (regu- lar residents of urban for- ests), supersized pileateds prefer extensive woodlands filled with big old aging trees. And they're our only woodpeckers equipped forgouging deep into dead- wood for carpenter ants. Since ivory-billed wood- peckers of southern cyprusswamps were hunted to ex- tinction, pileateds are tied with the black woodpeckersof Eurasia for "largest still living." Crow-sized, and sporting a crest of crimson feathers atop their black-and-white-streaked heads, they make an impressive fly-by, flashing the white un- dersides of their sweeping black wings with each un- dulating stroke. And get a good look at one poised on atree trunk, ready to wield its chisel-like bill, and you'll realize that birds really are prehistoric, descended from dinosaurs. As well as carpenter ants, pileated woodpeckersdig for wood-boring beetle larvae and termites, carv- ing rectangular craters in dying trees those insects are dismantling — all part of the forest food chain. One of the coolest features of a woodpecker is its longtongue. Rooted somewhere in an eye socket, it wraps around the skull under the skin on the way to thethroat, helping to insulate the brain from all that hammering. Backward-facing barbs at the tip help pull prey from holes for a good chow down. I didn't find out untiljust last week that our big- gest woodpeckers also eat fruits and berries. Rela- tives we were visiting in cottage country told of them teetering on branch- es right beside their deck,gorging on chokecherries. An adult brought an awk- ward fledgling along one day, obviously teaching it good things to eat besides ants. They also take acorns, and Percy and Ju-lie Beech have them com- ing to suet all winter in the Ridges near Burketon. Pileated pairs defend an extensive territory year- round, scouting out car- penter ant colonies theycan rely on all winter. Ear- ly in spring, they hollow out a nesting cavity 20 to 35 centimetres deep in a dy-ing tree — holes many oth- er birds, bats and flying squirrels can later roostand nest in. The woodpeck- ers' three to five young have a lot to learn in one short growing season, be-fore being turfed off their parents' territory some- time in fall. My husband once saw five pileated woodpeckers gathered in a stand of dead trees on the Algonquin Christmas BirdCount — perhaps a family with very tolerant parents, and lots of carpenter ants to go around. Margaret Carney is a nature-appreciation col-umnist for MetrolandDurham newspapers. PILEATED WOODPECKERS MAKE AN IMPRESSIVE FLY-BY THESE 'BIRDSREALLY AREPREHISTORIC,DESCENDED FROMDINOSAURS,' SAYSNATURE COLUMNIST PARK SHOULD BE 'A BEGINNING' NOT 'A CONCLUSION' To the editor:Re: 'Once in a career typeof park:' Oshawa's new playground at LakeviewPark is open.I have visited this new facility at Lakeview Parkand was impressed. That being said, I findthe "once in a career" atti- tude disturbing.With a growing popula-tion of young people inmany parts of Oshawa, onewould think that this facil-ity would be viewed as a be-ginning rather than a con- clusion; as a model for fu-ture facilities around thecity rather than a monu-ment to someone's career. The next one should beon the drawing board now. Let's build for the pre- sent and plan for the fu-ture. DOUG LAMB, OSHAWA BUS PROJECT WELL-INTENDED BUT ILL-CONCEIVED To the editor:A well-intended, ill-con-ceived project, deceiving presentation.I am vehemently oppos-ing the Metrolinx proposed Bus Rapid Transit linkconnecting Oshawa withScarborough — for itsdamaging impact on the Whitby historical down-town and its surroundingclosely knit neighbour-hoods, as well as for itsquestionable merits. Projected ridership inthe year 2041 cannot get me exited, neither can the Met-rolinx-estimated benefits(how they were calculated?)Outright deceptive is the Metrolinx image post-ed on the front page of theJuly 1 Whitby This Week. A panacea depicting a crowdjoyfully walking on a widesidewalk with four vehi-cles passing by. Where is the traffic? No deception was intended! It's just mag-ic. Back to reality.Presently, Oshawa is connected with Scarbor-ough along the Metrolinxcorridor with the Pulse busoperating in 10-minute in- tervals. It is a popular linkmeeting most passengers'requirements. At one of the virtualmeetings with regionalcouncillors, a participantwisely recommended turn- ing attention from the rap-id bus proposal to the localbus lines serving the Met- rolinx GO stations. Strate-gically located bus stopsand increased frequency ofthe service could serve both locally and the entireGO Train system.PAVEL ZEMAN,WHITBY SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM LETTERS & COMMENTARY MARGARET CARNEY Column 7 | 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 , A u g u s t 1 9 , 2 0 2 1 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m @cityofpickering Weekly Community Page August 19 Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24 hour line) customercare@pickering.capickering.ca COVID-19CityResponse GetthelatestinformationonCityservices,closures, businesssupports,communityresources,andmore atpickering.ca/covid19. Property Standards By-law We’re updating our Property Standards By-law – get involved! The By-law sets community-wide standards related to the interior and exterior of buildings and property in Pickering. Visit LetsTalkPickering.ca/PropertyStandards to register as a user, view the draft By-law, and provide feedback. 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Developer:UniqueATHoldingCorporation PurposeofZoningBy-lawamendment:Toincreasethemaximum buildingheightfrom122metres(approx.38storeys)to145metres(46 storeys)and169metres(54storeys).Theapplicantisalsorequesting site-specificamendmentstoreducetheminimumparkingratio; removetheminimummainwallstepbackprovision;revisethebalcony andabovegradeparkingrequirements;andremovetheNatural HeritageSystemZonesetbackforadriveaisle. Learnmoreandprovideyourfeedback! Monday,September13,2021at7:00pm WatchtheMeeting livestreamedontheCityofPickering’sYouTube Channel(YouTube.ca/SustainablePickering). AnInformationReportwillbeavailableon,orafter,September3,2021 fromtheCity’swebsiteatcalendar.pickering.ca/council.Alternatively,you cancallthetheCityClerkat905.420.4611torequestacopyoftheReport bemailedtoyou. Ifapersonorpublicbodydoesnotmakeanoralsubmissionatastatutory publicmeetingormakewrittensubmissionstotheCityofPickeringbefore theproposedby-lawispassed,thepersonorpublicbody: i. isnotentitledtoappealthedecisionoftheCounciltothe OntarioLandTribunal;and, ii. maynotbeaddedasapartytothehearingofanappeal beforetheOntarioLandTribunalunless,intheopinionofthe Tribunal,therearereasonablegroundstodoso. Ifyouwishtobenotifiedofthedecisionyoumustmakeawrittenrequest totheCityClerk. Formoreinformationcontact: IsabelLima,PlannerI905.420.4617|ilima@pickering.ca Notice of Online Public Information Centre #2 DuetoCOVID-19andthecurrentProvincialrequirementstolimitindoor andmaintainphysicaldistancing,theEngineeringServicesDepartment isholdinganonlinePublicInformationCentre(PIC#2)fortheClaremont DrainagePlan.TheonlinePIC#2willallowforallinterestedparties toreviewthedetailsofthestudyandtoprovideinput,feedbackand commentstothestudyprojectteam. TheCityofPickeringisundertakingtheClaremontDrainagePlan tocompleteacomprehensiveanalysisoftheexistingdrainage system,identifydeficienciesanddevelopacomprehensivedrainage managementstrategyforthecentralareaoftheHamletofClaremont. ThestudyisbeingconductedinaccordancewithApproach#2forMaster Plans,asoutlinedintheMunicipalEngineersAssociation’s,Municipal ClassEnvironmentalAssessment(EA)(October2000,amended2007, 2011and2015).TheStudyAreaisshownontheKeyMapbelow. ThepurposeofPIC#2istopresentthealternativesolutions,thecriteria whichwasusedtoevaluatethealternatives,thepreferredsolution,the projectscheduleandthenextsteps. Pleasevisitthestudywebsiteat: pickering.ca/claremont-drainage-plantoreviewthepresentationslides andtosubmityourcommentsandfeedback. ThePIC#2presentationwillbeavailableontheCity’swebsitefrom: Thursday,August19toThursday,September16,2021 Pleaseprovideyourcommentsandfeedbackonorbefore Thursday,September16,2021. Comments?Feedback?Contactus! 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The bike connects li-brary staff with residentswho might not have made itto the library yet but are in the parks, trails and spacesthe bike can travel to."People have been reallyopen and receptive to it,"Percy said.The bike is usually usedon Tuesdays and Thurs- days, and will travel to vari-ous outdoor locations, soit's best to follow the li-brary's Instagram account for a time and location."We're always trying to expand our reach to morepeople and making sure the community is aware ofjust how much the libraryoffers," Percy said. Libraries provide op-portunities for users to uti-lize materials they may notget the chance to use on their own. Pickering Pub-lic Library's (PPL) MakerSpace invites people to getcreative with various toolsit offers, from a 3D printerto a music studio. "The Pickering Public Library works to continu-ously expand and enhancelibrary services so they aremore accessible, inclusive and convenient for our li-brary clients," said PPL chief administrative offi-cer Jackie Flowers. Beginning this week,PPL is launching a newbook delivery pilot pro- gram called Books-plus Ex-press. This program pairshomebound residents withvolunteer drivers to pro- vide a monthly delivery oflibrary materials. This fall, Pickering islaunching another pilot project to provide extendedaccess to residents of northPickering by adding 50 hours of service weekly tothe Claremont Library us-ing new self-serve technol-ogy. Residents will be able to borrow materials, study,use the computers or Wi-Fi and more.Clarington Public Li- brary (CPL) recently start-ed loaning out board andcard games. Games such as Scrabble and Jenga givekids an opportunity tolearn and have fun."We are trying to devel- op innovative and fun edu-cation experiences for allages and backgrounds,"said Samantha Li, CPL's community engagementco-ordinator.CPL recently started loaning out science, tech-nology, engineering, artsand math (STEAM) kits aswell. Each kit contains every-thing needed to complete STEAM-based projects,from creating a marble run to building a bridge, andcomes with a STEAM-themed book. "The STEAM programis really about structuringthe learning experiencebased on projects," Li said. Clarington and Oshawalibraries have recentlypartnered with the Regionof Durham to establish out- reach community hubs.Oshawa now has an Onta-rio Works employee at its Northview branch forweekly visits with plans toexpand it to the Jess Hannbranch in September. 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Two Ajax residents are among severalsuspects facing charges after an investiga- tion into the trafficking of cannabis fromOntario to the Caribbean.The investigation, conducted by the RCMP along with the Canada Border Ser-vices Agency and municipal police, result-ed in the seizure of an estimated 80 kg ofmarijuana, 5 kilos of hashish, and $40,000 in cash, police said. The new charges arise from a continua-tion of an investigation that led to the ar- rest of several suspects, including DurhamRegion residents, in early 2021, accordingto the RCMP. Project OALTO focused on analleged drug trafficking network suspect- ed of smuggling cannabis from the GTA tothe Caribbean, police said.The ongoing operation led recently tothe execution of search warrants in Ajaxand Toronto. Officers seized drugs andcash and arrested six suspects, the RCMPsaid. Rene Smith, 40, and Krisha Stanisclaus,31, both of Ajax, faces charges includingunauthorized possession of cannabis forthe purpose of exporting and possession of property obtained by crime; Smith is alsocharged with conspiracy to commit an in-dictable offence. Also facing charges are Leonard Baily,42, Alisha Bailey, 38, and 33-yer-old AzielBaily, all of Toronto. Two Ajax residents are accused of trafficking cannabis. Metroland file photo AJAX RESIDENTS ARRESTED IN PROBE OF CANNABIS TRAFFICKING JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com NEWS 15 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A u g u s t 1 9 , 2 0 2 1 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m The global pandemic continues to challenge many community business owners to maintain their revenues and keep staff employed, de- spite provincial lockdowns and restrictions. 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Pick up: Saturday, August 28th. 25 MINUTE REHEAT TIME 1355KINGSTONRD.,PICKERING People in their 20s representthe largest proportion of new COVID-19 infections in Durham,according to the health depart-ment.As of Aug. 8, the most recent date for which demographic da-ta is available, 50 per cent of newinfections in Durham region were among people in their 20s.The second highest rate wasamong people younger than 20,with 35 per cent. Children youn- ger than 12 are not eligible forthe COVID-19 vaccine currently.The numbers reported on Aug.8are subject to a reporting lag andmay change, but the prior week ofAug. 1 showed similar numbers.During that week 53 per cent of new infections were among peoplein their 20s followed by 20 per centamong people younger than 20 and19 per cent among people in their 40s.Younger adults in Durhamhave the lowest COVID-19 vacci- nation rates in Durham. Cur-rently 69.4 per cent of peopleaged 18 to 29 have received onedose of the vaccine and the rate is 68.9 per cent for people in their30s. That's eight points below therate for all adults in Durham, which is 77.5 per cent. The rates aren't equal acrossDurham. Vaccination ratesamong people 18 to 29 range from a low of 62.3 per cent in BrockTownship to 73.1 per cent in Ajaxfor first doses. Oshawa has the lowest vaccination rate amongpeople in their 30s with 64.3 percent vaccinated with at least onedose while Uxbridge has the highest rate in that age groupwith 73.3 per cent.In recent weeks, COVID-19 in- fection numbers have been in-creasing. There are currently 86active cases in Durham with 83people isolating at home and- three people hospitalized withCOVID-19, including one personin the intensive care unit. 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Among people in the ICU, nine were unvacci- nated while four people are par-tially vaccinated and three peo- ple are fully vaccinated."Of note, while breakthroughcases will still occur in individu-als who have received the CO- VID-19 vaccine, getting vacci-nated provides strong protec-tion against COVID-19," said Al- exandra Hilkene, a spokesperson for the Ministry ofHealth, in a statement. "As such, we felt it was important to in-clude data linking vaccinationstatus with COVID-19 hospital-izations and ICU admissions, as well as case counts."To book a COVID-19 vaccinedose, visit www.durhamvacci- nebooking.ca. YOUNGER ADULTS DRIVING NEW COVID-19 INFECTIONS Vaccination needles are being prepared at a vaccination site in Bradford, Ontario. Steve Somerville/Metroland REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durham region.com NEWS 19 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A u g u s t 1 9 , 2 0 2 1 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m GORDON, Christopher ___________ Suddenly in Grande Prairie, Alberta on Saturday, August 7, 2021 in his 43rd year. Previously resident of Straffordville, Ontario. Chris was predeceased by his beloved mother, Eleonore (Rick), his grandparents Frank and Susan Koch and his uncle Peter Koch. He is survived by his father Jasen Gordon. Dearest nephew to Diane (Norman) Arseneau. Dear cousin to Carrie-Ann Wotherspoon (Mike) and Alexander Arseneau (Marina). Dear step-brother to William, Rikki and April Merkley. Dear half-brother to Kevin, Jeff and Angelina Gordon. Chris will be sadly missed by family and friends in Ontario and Alberta. Chris was a quiet guy with a big heart. He loved small pleasures like fishing and playing video games with the young kids and adults. He loved to collect hats and watches and had recently returned to his trade of haircutting/hairstyling. He had planned to go back to school to increase his skills. Cremation has taken place. Interment of urn at the later date at Erskine Cemetery, Pickering, Ontario. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Memorial donations to the CAMH - Centre for Addiction & Mental Health, Toronto. If your heart is heavy now because I've gone way Dwell not long upon it friend For none of us can stay Those of you who liked me, I sincerely thank you all And those of you who loved me, I thank you most of all. And in my fleeting lifespan, as time went rushing by I found some time to hesitate, To laugh, to love, to cry Matters it now if time began If time will ever cease? I was here, I used it all, And now I am at peace. ANDERSON, John "Jack" Edward (1930 - 2021) ___________ John "Jack" Edward Anderson, 91, of Orillia, Ontario passed away peacefully at 4:20 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Leacock Care Centre. Funeral services will be private. Mr. Anderson was born in Toronto on April 18, 1930, the son of Robert and Ladelle Anderson. On August 5, 1953 he married Muriel Florence Foster. Mr. Anderson was known as a larger-than-life figure who cared deeply about his family and his community, and always did his utmost to get a laugh out of those around him. As one of its longest serving mayors, Mr. Anderson led the City of Pickering through a period of significant economic expansion in the 1980s, before retiring to his garden in Greenwood, Ont and later Bayshore Village in Brechin, Ont. There he continued to engage in the local community, helming the Rotary Club of Orillia Train Project for many years. Mr. Anderson also served more than 40 years as an employee of the Canadian Pacific Railway, joining in the 1940s as a locomotive fireman in Smith Falls before retiring in 1986 as engineer. He was particularly proud to have been the lead engineer for the last locomotive steam engine No 2816, to run between Smith Falls and Toronto in 1956. "Running a train was a great experience, the envy of just about every kid in the country," he said in a 2003 interview. "You were in a very powerful position, your own boss in a way. The history of Canada was built on the railway -- we wouldn't have Canada if it wasn't for the rail." Mr. Anderson was elected as Councillor representing North Pickering in 1972, and served as Regional Councillor until 1976 before being acclaimed as Mayor in 1977. He served as mayor for the next 11 years, running undefeated in two subsequent elections, and retired in the seat in 1988. Survivors include three sons: Ken Anderson of Keswick, Ont., David Anderson (Maureen) of Boca Raton, Fla., and Don Anderson (Julia) of Singapore; sister Jane Anderson of Canmore, Alta.; five grandchildren, Natalie Lindell (Kurt) of Port Perry, Bradley Anderson (Tammy) of Whitby, Ont., Lyndsey Anderson of Surrey, B.C., and Jack and Michael Anderson of Singapore; and four great grandchildren. Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert (Joan), with whom he shared a similar passion for the railway and barbecues. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County https://alzheimer.ca/simcoeco unty/en/take-action/donate. Special thank you the staff at Leacock Care Centre for the loving care provided to Mr. Anderson. Arrangements entrusted to Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater St. E., Orillia (705) 326-3595. Online Messages of Condolence are welcome at www.CarsonFuneralHomes.com HEARN, Mary Ann Elizabeth (nee Denault) August 13, 1939 - August 8, 2021 "One day you will ask me which is more important? My life or yours? I will say mine and you will walk away not knowing that you are my life." Kahlil Gibran ___________ Mary passed away at 81 after a long battle with chronic illness. Proud and independent, she lived at home until she was hospitalized days before her death. Loving and adored Mom of Brian, Darlene and Bill (Sue), caring and dear Nana to Megan, Caroline (Mark), and Billy (Ida) and their baby Ville. Predeceased by her beloved husband Bill (2006), son Derreck (1971), and dog Mitzi (2020). Mary will be fondly remembered by family (inc- luding sisters Roberta, Joanie, Adele and Susie, and brother Doug) and many close friends. Mary earned her B.A. (York) and M.Ed. (Toronto) part-time over many years while working full-time and raising a family. After starting as a teacher, she retired in her 50's as a respected Principal with the Durham District School Board. A wise and comp- assionate matriarch, active listener, avid reader, dedicated diarist, painstaking family historian, and talented pianist, Mary cherished her family and friends. Ever resilient, she rose through difficulties throughout her life. While Mary enjoyed travelling abroad and spen- ding time at the cottage in northern Ontario, she was happiest at home breaking bread or having tea with those she loved. Visitation at McEachnie Funeral Home in Pickering on August 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. Funeral service on August 12 at 2 p.m. will be live- streamed. Only family and invited guests may attend in person. For details, please call 905.428.8488 or visit Mary's memorial page at www.arbormemorial.ca/ mceachnie. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Pickering United Church. OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY A sweet little flower, nipped in the bud, no grief or sorrow knew; just came to earth to win our love and then to Heaven withdrew. No stain was on your little heart, sin had not entered there; and innocence slept sweetly on that pale white brow so fair. You were too pure for this cold earth, too beautiful to stay, and so God’s holy angel bore our darling one away. We are sad within our memory, lonely are our hearts today; for the one we loved so dearly has forever been called away. We think of you in silence, no eye may see us weep; but many silent tears are shed when others are asleep. The rolling stream of life rolls on. But still the vacant chair recalls the love, the voice, the smile of the one who once sat there. Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep, I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glint on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn’s rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush, of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die. 1-800-263-6480 classifieds@metroland.comCLASSIFIEDSOBITUARIES | ANNOUNCEMENTS | JOBS | MARKETPLACE 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 , A u g u s t 1 9 , 2 0 2 1 | 20 STEWART, Rhea Aldea (nee Desjardins) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully, on Saturday, August 14, 2021, in her 88th year. Predeceased by her husband Everett. Beloved mother to Christine Murray (Bruce), Donna Tinsley (Ronnie), Ward (Colleen), Karan Alldred (Bob), Virginia (Tom), Danny (Stephen) and Irene Smith (Harry). Rhea will be sadly missed by her sisters Marion Brittain and Muriel Nadeau, all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and her many nieces and nephews. Rhea was an avid card player and was most happy being with her loving family. Memorial Liturgy will be said at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Rd. (Pickering Village), Ajax, ON on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 1 p.m. Visitation from 12 Noon Tuesday. A Private Family Rite Of Committal will follow at Erskine Cemetery. Online condolences, Covid guidelines and attendance registration at www.mceachniefuneral.ca. Donations in memory of Rhea to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. BROWN, Doreen October 11, 1928 - August 6, 2021 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Doreen passed peacefully with her family by her side. Cherished Mom of Sandy Brown, of Whitby, Jim (Kathy) Brown of Cambridge, and Randy Brown of Pickering. Loving Grandmother to Andrew, Samantha, Rebecca, Josh and Jamie, Great Grandmother of Kaitlyn and Lauren. Doreen worked hard to raise her kids on her own and having completed that successfully, spread endless love on her grandchildren. Doreen's smile tells the story of who she was, always kind and helpful with a great sense of humor. She volunteered at Ajax Pickering Hospital and drove for Community Care in Whitby. She was a member of Oshawa Seniors and of Whitby Seniors. She loved crafts and filled her family's homes with her art. Doreen lived on her own until she was 89 when memory loss made that unsafe. Her new home became Orchard Villa Long Term Care Home in Pickering where she made many friends and enjoyed all of the programs and outings. The family sends sincere thanks to all of the staff at Orchard Villa and particularly to the staff on Pine Unit for their care and kindness. At Doreen's request, she has been cremated and a private family interment service will be held in September. Her care has been entrusted to Mount Lawn Cemetery, Whitby. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Sick Kids Hospital are appreciated. Online condolences may be shared in the guestbook at mountlawn.ca CHASE, Frederick Francis "Chub" ___________ It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, Fred Chase. Dad lived a full life and died peacefully at 82 years of age after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Fred is survived by daughters Lisa Chase and her husband James Woodland, Susi Roth, and husband Rod. Cherished Papa of Ethan Woodland, Ian Barry (Samantha Parke) and Jessica Barry (Emiel Vandemoortele). Best friend, Ethel "Susan" Bowen, brother of John Chasczewski, Tom Chase (Kathy) and Alex Chasczewski. Fred is pre- deceased by and reunited with his beloved wife of 43 years Elizabeth (Clark) Chase (2003), parents John and Pearl Chasczewski, brother Nick Chase (Millie,) sisters-in-law Millie and Karen Chasczewski. In his early days he loved to fish and hunt with friends. He had a passion for cars, family and fun. He enjoyed 43 years with his first love Liz, creating a loving home, raising two daughters and enjoying grand- children. A truck driver and mechanic by trade, he desig- ned and built car haulers at Cartran and Roadway. Following this, he managed the Alberta Fleet of North American Vanlines. He was always willing to lend a hand to friends and family and could be counted on to help with whatever anyone needed. In Fred's retirement, he trained and raced trotting horses. In his later years, he spent time with his friend Susan, visited his daughter Lisa in British Columbia, and enjoyed family gatherings with his daughter Susi in New Hamburg. A private celebration of life will take place with family. As expressions of sympathy, donations to VON Sakura House would be appreciated by the family and can be done on the funeral home website. Personal condolences and donation information available at markjutzifuneralhomes.ca Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, New Hamburg. SANDERSON MONUMENT COMPANY LIMITED Servicing ALL cemeteries including Arbor, Mount Pleasant Group and Catholic cemeteries. 8 locations to serve you from North Bay to Lake Ontario. 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Till we are called to follow you, and in the grave to sleep; yet since you could no longer stay to cheer us with your love,we hope to meet with you again in the bright world above. In my heart your memory lingers, always tender, fond and true; there’s not a day, dear friend, I do not think of you. Is it your Anniversary? Celebrate it withan announcement. Your life has been changed forever by this little person. Capture the importance and create a keepsake your baby will treasure one day – publish your birth announcement. What are you celebrating? Share your special event with a photo and a message in our Announcements section! And while you lie in peaceful sleep, your memory we shall always keep. 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