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Home My WebLink AboutNA2012_02_22 MOYA DILLON mdillon@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Residents of Whitevale are ask- ing the City to tone down plans for reconstruc- tion of the hamlet’s bridge to save money and preserve the area’s heritage designation. The City currently has $2.4 million allocated for the project in its 2012 budget, based on a two-lane bridge with sidewalks. Residents, however, are asking the City to scale the proj- ect back and build a smaller bridge similar to the structure there now. Whitevale residents oppose bridge plans COMMUNITY ASKS FOR SMALLER SPAN AS CITY LOOKS AT SAFETY JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND WHITEVALE -- Lloyd Thomas has concerns over the proposed replacement bridge in Whitevale. 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Durham spent $398,000 for the conven- tional buses and $88,000 for the specialized ones. “When we find an efficient and effective way to stretch a taxpayer’s dollar, it’s good news,” said Regional Chairman Roger Ander- son, who is also chairman of the Durham Region Transit Commission. He said DRT has saved taxpayers more than $900,000 by purchasing a total of 68 buses from three vendors through the Metrolinx initiative. DRT now has a total of 164 conventional vehicles and 30 specialized service vehicles. The new conventional buses are accessible low-floor models with ramp and kneel func- tions. They comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act in terms of ramp access and colour contrast on surface edges. They also offer better fuel efficiency and a clean diesel low emission engine. For schedule and route information: CALL 1-866-247-0055 VISIT durhamregiontransit.com REGION Durham Transit putting 23 new buses on the road CELIA KLEMENZ / METROLAND WHITBY -- After checking out the interior features of one of the new specialized service buses, Durham Regional Chairman Roger Anderson, left, and Bruce McCuaig, of Metrolinx, chatted with Roberta Atkins, of Whitby, left, and Mary Sutherland, of Oshawa, at an unveiling of new Durham Region Transit specialized and conventional buses on Feb. 10 at Durham Region headquarters. The buses were purchased by the Region through the Metrolinx Transit procurement initiative. DURHAM -- Fare increases for Durham Region Transit were approved Feb. 15 as part of the 2012 regional bud-get. Cash fares, tickets and monthly passes for adults, seniors, students and chil- dren will go up about three per cent on July 1. The U Pass program for university students is also set to increase five per cent from $70 to $73.50 for the fall/winter program and $90 to $94.50 for the summer program. Officials say the fare hike is needed to off- set an increase in ridership and keep up with improvements to the system. The DRT budget increased nine per cent for 2012. A grace period will be in effect from July 1 to 31 in which passengers can use old tickets and pay a cash “top up” of 10 cents for adults and students and five cents for seniors and children. On Dec. 1 the specialized services month- ly pass will be withdrawn in favour of fare parity. All DRT monthly passes, tickets and cash fares in all fare categories will be valid on specialized services buses for registered passengers. 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We work as a focused team of staff, physicians,volunteers and Board of Directors to bring youbetterandbroaderhealthcare.TheadditionofanewMRIin Septemberhas made the most modern of diagnostic testing technologies available to the families of Ajax,Pickering and Whitby.This addition came on the heels of the biggest hospital expansion in our history,when we officially opened 140,000 square feet of new and renovated facilities.We are proud to be your family’s acute care community hospital with services in emergency,maternal-newborn, surgery,transitional restorative care, mental health, plus regional cardiac care and so much more.” Rouge Va lley Health System—2011 Readers’Choice Best Healthcare Centre Incidents occurred in Ajax, Bowmanville and Port Hope, police say DylAn C. RoBeRtson newsroom@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Durham police have laid 53 charges against three young men following six robberies spanning two months in Ajax, Bowmanville and Port Hope. The most recent incidents took place Feb. 11, at a Bowmanville gas station and a New- tonville residence. On Feb. 3, a Port Hope gas station was robbed, as was another in Bowmanville the next day. The other robberies took place in mid- December of last year at a Bowmanville gas station and Ajax convenience store. Personal belongings, cash, vehicles and cigarettes were stolen. Three people were arrested following the most recent incident. Hathem Matthews, 18, of Ajax, Quinton Drake, 21, also of Ajax and a 17-year-old male from Oshawa are charged in connection with the first two incidents, and charged with dis- guised robbery as well as breaking and enter- ing with dangerous weapons. They were also each charged with theft under $5,000 and possession of stolen property over $5,000. Drake and the 17-year-old male were simi- larly charged in connection with the other four incidents. All three face a number of individual charg- es, with a total of 53 charges. Investigators are still looking for two sus- pects in the Feb. 3 and 4 robberies, and one suspect in the December robbery in Bowmanville. Anyone with new information is asked to call police at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5355 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. -- Dylan C. Robertson is a Toronto Star reporter CRIme Three Durham men charged in robberies DURHAM -- The Durham Regional Police Services Board has announced Paul Martin as the new deputy chief of police. Deputy Chief Martin, 47, joined DRPS in 1990 and is currently superintendent of community policing operations. He replaces Deputy Chief Sherry White- way, who will be retiring effective Feb. 23. “As deputy chief I will work tirelessly with the members of this great police service and our community partners to make Dur- ham the safest community to live, work and play,” said Deputy Chief Martin. A swearing-in ceremony is planned for Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. in the council chamber at Durham Regional Headquarters. Deputy Chief Martin has spent his entire career with DRPS. He started off as a frontline patrol officer in Oshawa and has since served in a num- ber of operational and administrative units including tactical operations and human resources. He was also key to the development and implementation of the nuclear secu- rity division shortly after the U.S. terrorist events of Sept. 11, 2001. “Paul has consistently demonstrated an exceptional ability to achieve results while earning the respect of our uniform and civilian members during his career with the DRPS,” said Chief Mike Ewles. 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Scott Grant, 43, is charged with care and control of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, and a blood alcohol content of more than 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood. Feedback Fare amount is rider’s responsibility To the editor: Re: ‘No excuse for stranding Ajax woman’, editorial opinion, durhamregion.com, Feb. 9, 2012. During the mid-late 1990s, things became so bad at Sheppard East bus that the TTC was forced to introduce serious changes whereby the bus would simply remain at the stop until the passenger (student) paid his or her fare or got off the bus. The rest of the passengers, who had paid their fares, were very happy with this arrangement. In Ajax this reaches the front page -- I feel sorry for Mr. Cluett but I’m unable to man- age any sympathy for Ms. Cluett. At 19, one should be able to have enough in change to get through the day and home again; moreover, 5 p.m. is not the middle of the night; moreover, college or universities do not shut down at 5 p.m. daily. My daughter attended University of Toronto and my son went to Durham Col- lege, both by public transportation and always carried the necessary funds needed for the day. Hopefully I will not have to read a sequel to this unfortunate incident. E.A. Murray Ajax budgets Taxes seem high for the services given To the editor: Re: ‘No new cops for 2012, Durham police budget still up’, news, durhamregion.com, Feb. 8, 2012. Like every budget that consistently exceeds inflation, eventually something happens to it, to bring it down to earth. For whatever reason, police budgets are untouchable. We are long past due chang- ing that attitude. Police, like everyone else, must live with- in the means of the citizens’ reasonable expectations, not their own inflated feeling of self-worth. Property taxes need to be brought under control. Comparing Durham to Toronto is a real eye-opener, especially given that some of our taxes go there. Paying $2,300 to get our garbage picked up seems a little ridiculous. Obviously over-simplistic, but be hon- est, I do not get much more: a snowplow once or twice a year, the odd cop car driv- ing around, fire trucks (we need those), and transit is a joke. I tried that. It took 2.5 hours to get to work. The connections are poor with other sys- tems, at least in Ajax. I really do not see a lot of value for what I am forking over. Yes, my taxes are way more than average, which makes the per- ceived value per dollar contributed even less. Wayne Yeo Ajaxgovernment Glaring inequity in our political system To the editor: Re: ‘Regional chairman calls Province’s Seaton policy deplorable’, news, durhamre- gion.com, Jan. 27, 2012. I just finished reading about the deplor- able decision made by the Province to sidetrack an OMB hearing on the Pickering Seaton lands.While I am sure that the coun- cillors are much better informed about the issues at stake than I, the decision points to a glaring inequity in our political system, both at the provincial and the federal lev- els. When England’s parliamentary system came into being, there were only two par- ties in the commons. Those parties were not Whigs and Tories, they were rulers and commoners. The commoners were the Loyal Opposi- tion, meaning that they supported the rul- ers, except when they abused their ruling or executive power. When legislation or an act is passed by the Commons, the elected representatives of all political persuasions have an obligation to the voters to not only give the rulers permission to act, but also set limits to the extent that actions can take place. 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All content copyright We think... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com Editorial Opinions du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u r a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 2 6 AP Drummond report offers tough answers for difficult times An alarming and dismal picture of Ontar- io’s economy has emerged with the Drum- mond report, which suggests the Province has some tough decisions ahead if it hopes to avoid financial crisis. The report, created by The Commission on the Reform of Ontario’s Public Services, led by former TD bank chief economist Don Drummond, contains 362 recommenda- tions on how to eliminate the Ontario gov- ernment’s deficit by 2017-18. It projects the deficit will be $16 billion this year and will double by 2017-18 if noth- ing is done. Ontario, once the economic envy of Can- ada, has seen its fortunes turn with the decline of its manufacturing sector, the global recession and shifting demograph- ics. The report suggests the Province cannot depend on economic growth alone to meet its fiscal challenges. The report could be considered a blueprint -- and a tough one -- to bail ourselves out of a jam. Now the buck passes to the govern- ing Ontario Liberals to heed or reject the advice, and already the government has refused to scrap all-day kindergarten, one of the report’s proposals. Christine Elliott, Progressive Conserva- tive MPP for Whitby-Oshawa, criticizes that the government won’t able to “cherry- pick” from the Drummond recommenda- tions, pointing out that all-day kindergarten represents $1.5 billion in potential savings off the table. And indeed, Mr. Drummond himself has said that failure to follow his recommendations means the government will have to find the money elsewhere. Each rejected recommendation means a replace- ment solution of equal or better value must be found. The bulk of the report focuses on health care reform, just as the bulk of the provin- cial budget is eaten up by health care. Other recommendations are made in the areas of education, labour and government reve- nue. Finance minister Dwight Duncan has said he will take the report into account in the spring budget. There are many cooks in this soup: the governing Liberals, the opposition parties, financial advisers and taxpayers. Everyone will have an opinion and many of the rec- ommendations in the report, such as asking GO Transit users to pay for parking, won’t be politically popular. But the report lays bare the fact that the Province must make difficult decisions, and soon. Just as with a household struggling with debt, the obvious answer is to cut back on expenses and increase revenue. The answers won’t be easy, but they must be found. There must be either a latent tendency to masochism or some enormous burden of guilt that most of the human race carries around with it. Otherwise why do we tor- ture ourselves so? Witness the shoes women wear. The amount of hardware in some peo- ple’s faces. The line-up at the Keg this past Saturday night. I knew something was awry when I called the restaurant earlier in the week to make reservations for dinner. I was blithely told that they don’t take reservations for Sat- urdays. Now, call me old fashioned, but I don’t think there’s anything untoward or presumptuous about wanting to reserve a table. One would think that an eating estab- lishment would be falling all over itself to accommodate clientele thoughtful enough to pick up a phone and plan an evening at their restaurant. That they would, in fact, be going out of their way to make sure that the aforementioned patrons, who have chosen their business over the myriad of other din- ing options out there, would in no way be put out or made to wait to enjoy their meal and, incidentally, to fork over some serious cash in return for the experience. You would think this would be the case. You would because you are in possession of all of your faculties and not a complete putz. Judging from the line-up trailing down the bathroom hall and out the door howev- er, a lot of people have completely lost their minds. And the restaurant owners are laugh- ing all the way to the bank. In spite of being told about the ‘no reserva- tion’ policy, we decided to try our luck, fig- uring that even if we had to wait a bit for a table, we could enjoy a drink or two in the bar. When we arrived, however, the place looked like a Bangladesh train station. Were we out for dinner or auditioning for Schin- dler’s List? Some smiling young thing informed me there was an hour and a half wait, handed me a plastic gizmo that looked like a Star Trek communicator, told me it would vibrate when my table was ready and sent me off to fend for myself amongst the hordes. Optimistic fools that we are, we headed towards the bar. I say we headed towards the bar because we couldn’t actually see it. At least not through the lumbering herds of other glassy-eyed morons stupidly clutching their own obviously non-vibrating plastic gizmos in the vain hopes of a place to actu- ally sit and eat something. I’ve been in mosh pits that were less crowded. As we elbowed and fought our way in what we could only guess was the direction of available alcohol, I had the disturbing revelation that this was some kind of perfect bovine hades. A steak- house designed by cows where humans were made to feel the nauseating, crowded panic their four-legged counterparts must feel in the stockyard ... a hideous mind-meld between the eater and the eaten. The absurdity of the situation was not at all reduced by the fact that the light at the end of this particular tunnel, for all of us waiting, was the opportunity to give this fine compa- ny a couple of hundred dollars as a way of saying thanks for the discomfort. I was removing someone’s elbow from my face for the third time when I had my second revelation of the night. There were other res- taurants out there. Dozens of them. Some of which did not treat their customers like live- stock. Who understood how precious my time is and that I have other dining choices available. Who, in short ... wanted my busi- ness. I dumped my plastic gizmo with the surprised smiling young thing and we left. Sadly, it had barely touched the counter when it was greedily snapped up by the next sheep in line. Masochists, indeed. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m 7 AP Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 2 HOT TOPICS: What Am I? Do you know what’s in the photo at right? If so, test your skills of observa- tion at a new contest on durhamre- gion.com called ‘What Am I? See the contest today at www.durhamregion. com/community/life/article/1297874--what-am-i ONLINE POLL RESULTS Top 10 signs spring is on the Way 1. The sound of American woodcock 2. That spring smell 3. Spring peepers vocalizing 4. Juncos leaving 5. Woodpeckers drumming 6. Duck flights 7. Tree and flower buds 8. Owls hooting 9. Clumps or pairs of raptors 10. Songbirds singing Source: birdwatchersdigest.com Durham Region is looking at ways to reduce so-called blue box scavenging, including fines for perpetrators. What do you think? Why is this an issue? Aren’t there more important things for the Region to focus on? (53%) It’s about time. I’m tired of the scavengers at my curb. (17%) It’s wrong. Why target people who are just trying to earn a bit of money? (30%) Total Votes: 387 NEIL CRONE Torturing ourselves on a Saturday night RYAN PFEIFFER/ BEHIND THE LENS This photo was taken during halftime at the Oshawa Power game against the Moncton Mir- acles on Feb. 9. They are the Hummingbird Danc- ers from Club Carib, and were quite entertain- ing to watch, especially with their colourful cos- tumes. I particularly liked this photo because of the smile on the dancer’s face. She stands out in the photograph, and you can see the enjoyment on her face and the interac- tion between her and the other dancers MIKE JOHNSTON - MANAGING EDITOR Jacob Hicks was a well-liked 16 year old. I know that because within hours of his death last week friends were online expressing their sadness and their joy of having known him. He was walking near Wilson and Bloor streets last Monday when he was struck by a train and died later in hospital.We learned his name from his friends and confirmed it within hours. Later that day, police issued a press release and noted the family did not want their son’s name released. So we had a dilemma. The senior editors had a quick meet- ing and decided to use his name but note in the story the parent’s wishes. I expected a negative reaction and wasn’t surprised when readers started taking to our website and Facebook page to condemn our deci- sion. The only comments we removed were those taking shots at reporter Kristen Calis, who wrote the story. Kristen was following the decision of the editors. One of the people we spoke with for the story was a nurse who was with Jacob as he lay near the tracks after being hit. She want- ed to speak with Jacob’s mom so I called the funeral home dealing with the service and asked them if the family wanted to make a comment and to inform them of the nurse’s request. They did not want to comment but we passed on the nurse’s name and phone number and I hope the two connected. Many in the community already knew the name so we decided to include it. Our readers who don’t use Twitter or Facebook would have questioned who the victim was. We ran a compassionate story giving our readers a snapshot of who Jacob was and then stepped back and let our readers take over. Following the initial reaction about running his name, readers began turning their attention to the real issue, the lack of a train whistle at the crossing and whether Jacob heard the train, after witnesses report- ed he was wearing headphones. We will be following up on those issues. -- Managing editor Mike Johnston writes a column every two weeks, sometimes taking a look at decisions made in the newsroom. Compassionate story offered a snapshot of Durham teen’s life du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 2 8 P “What we’re looking for is a bridge that’s appropriate for our needs,” said Julie Schembri, a resident and member of the Whitevale District Residents Association. “Whitevale is a tiny hamlet, $2.4 million for a bridge for 200 people seems like a lot. You just have to do the math.” In a letter to City officials from Lloyd Thomas, chairman of the residents’ asso- ciation, the group requested the bud- get approval be postponed, asking why a budget has been put forth when the design has not yet been approved, what the final design will look like and how it will mesh with the area’s Heritage Con- servation District designation. Residents plan to present their request at the next council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Richard Holborn, head of engineering services for the City, explains that $2.4 million is the maximum amount that can be spent on the bridge. “It doesn’t mean we have to spend that much,” he said, noting officials were err- ing on the side of caution since heritage considerations could push costs up. Mr. Holborn also emphasized that the design process is not yet complete and the City is willing and open to working with residents. “We made a commitment through the Environmental Assessment (EA) process that when we went on to next steps, the residents’ association would be involved,” he explained, noting design planning would begin only after the EA is approved. “We would like to know what (residents) want to see in terms of heritage and what they would like for their community.” Any suggestions, however, must be balanced with pedestrian and vehicu- lar safety and new regulations. Although the two-lane bridge option includes lanes equal in width to the bridge’s exist- ing lanes, the inclusion of safety features such as recovery zones on either side and widened sidewalks would increase the overall width. “We’re replacing a two-lane bridge with the design code of today,” Mr. Holborn explained. “What we’re putting back is exactly the same capacity as what’s there today. The bridge is not being made wider to accom- modate more traffic.” Members of the residents’ association have requested that the Minister of the Environment issue an order that would require the City to undertake a more rig- orous EA process. A decision is expected in April. Once the EA process has been com- pleted, officials hope to finish the design process and put the project out for ten- der this year so construction can begin in 2013. city Smaller, less expensive bridge desired by Whitevale residents SMALLER from page 1 To reserve your booth space call Audrey at 905 426-4676 ext 257 For more details visit www.showsdurhamregion.com FREEgoodie bag forthe first 250families each day Including a Help!.. We’ve Got Kids (resource directoryand coupon book) FREE BOUNCING C ASTLE F U N Courtesy of Meet t h e Beast a t theShow! 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Organizations that will host displays include the Pickering Public Library, Devi Mandir, Pickering Advisory Committee on Diversity, Pickering Museum Village, Pickering Islam- ic Centre, Indo-Canadian Cultural Associa- tion, Zahra’s School of Middle East Dance, All Nation Gospel Church, Pickering Ajax Ital- ian Social Club, Community Development Council of Durham, Ajax Pickering Congress of Black Women and (YOU)nity. All members of the public are invited to attend the event. For more information on the Heritage Day celebration: vISIt www.pickering.ca community Celebrate Heritage Day in Pickering Saturday du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 2 9 P Direct Access 905.420.4660 General Enquiries 905.420.2222 Service Disruption 1.866.278.9993 pickering.ca/greatevents pickering.ca customercare@pickering.ca 2012Interim Property Ta xBillis due for Payment Fe bruary27,2012 If you have not received your Ta x Notice,please telephone the Civic Complex at 905.420.4614 or To ll Free 1.866.683.2760. Did Yo u Know That Yo u Can Pay Yo ur Property Ta xes On-Line? This option of payment is done through your own banking institution.The City of Pickering is chosen as the “payee”and your roll number using all 15 digits (excluding the 1801) is used as the account number. On most bank sites we are listed as “Pickering-Ta xes.” If this does not work, please contact your financial institution’s helpdesk. 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Discover for yourself why so many couples choose their wedding attire at Bridal Desires and Tuxedo Royale. “This year purples, deep eggplants to brighter grape purples, as well as teal, cobalt, chartreuse greens, corals, charcoals and classic reds are most popular,” explains Joanna Carter, owner of Bridal Desires. “Some trends we are seeing this year in bridal gowns include ball gowns, tted mermaid silhouettes, sweetheart necklines and dramatic skirts with layers, feathered bottoms and owers!” Beadwork featured just under the bustline and sashes with rhinestones and crystals draw attention to the bodice area. Rich satin fabrics as well as light organza remain quite popular with brides today and a brand new trend in fabric sees wedding gowns with a silver or champagne hue. For bridesmaids, the new short dress length is just above the knee as opposed to the mid-calf or just below the knee from previous years. One-shoulder styles, strapless and sweetheart necklines are popular along with pocket details. Glitter is mostly gone and the focus is on the silhouette without beadwork. Long bridesmaid’s dresses are still a classic favourite in a range of fabrics, from satin and chi on to ta eta and the new charmeuse fabric that is silkier and has rich tones. Whether you rent or purchase formal attire for the groom, you want to look your very best. That’s why Tuxedo Royale has trained professionals to help you choose the right look to make your day extra-special. They know that there’s more to being a groom than putting on a suit and showing up. There are many choices to be made. To coordinate the bridal party style, Tuxedo Royale lets you choose accessories from more than 180 colours, including the many exciting accessory collections of vibrant, muted and retro-inspired vests, ties and pocket squares. “Our extensive colour choices, along with our impeccable service is what sets us apart,” says Ivan Zichy, owner of Tuxedo Royale. Complete packages include jacket, pants, vest, or cummerbund, shirt, tie, pocket square and jewellery. This is the rst time in 33 years that Tuxedo Royale is o ering the vest and pocket square free of charge! And the good news doesn’t stop there. If you book your attire at the wedding show or before March 15th, the groom receives a free rental and each member of the wedding party enjoys $30 o . Grey is a super hot choice for men this year. The two-button Jean Yves Platinum Grey Savoy jacket is a natural choice for destination and warm summer weddings. 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Then you’ll be more relaxed and able to enjoy your special day in the spotlight. Put your best face forward. “Do a makeup trial long before the big day,” says Lena Gregory, owner of MakeUp by Lena. “Some brides book their makeup artist six months or a year in advance to avoid disappointment.” Lena o ers lots of great advice on getting the right look for you on your wedding day. “The right makeup for the bride is not only based on her looks, but also her personality,” says Lena. “If a bride doesn’t wear any makeup on a regular basis, she shouldn’t go overboard with every colour of the rainbow on her wedding day. This also goes for the bride who likes to wear a lot of makeup. She shouldn’t show up for her wedding day with only mascara, it just won’t be her style.” Lena applies makeup to bring out the natural beauty of the bride and to draw attention to the bride’s best features. She uses some tricks of the trade to keep the makeup lasting all day and into the late evening, too. Some of the latest trends include a dash of vibrant colour such as deep vibrant purple or royal blue. “Just a dash on the eyes will help to bring them out and it looks great in the pictures,” says Lena. “On the lips and cheeks, I like to apply natural peachy-rose colours. They also look great face to face with the bride and in pictures,” says Lena. At MakeUp by Lena, every bride enjoys a consultation and full makeover months before the wedding, so she will know exactly what she will look like on her special day. Erin Melinda Tonner, internationally-trained hairstylist and owner of Erin Melinda Hair Studio recommends that you make any major changes to your hair’s colour and cut at least two weeks before the wedding. This will leave lots of time for adjustments if you’re not completely thrilled. “Natural is in!” she stresses. “Half-up, half-down or all down with a great blow out and lots of accessories like broaches, owers and combs are very popular for brides. 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Guests may actually be able to predict what’s coming next. While it is often customary and easy to follow tradition, that doesn’t mean you cannot buck with tradition and o er a few creative ideas to make your event stand out. Here are several ideas you can introduce into your wedding to add something special to the reception. Skip the big entrance. Those who were kind enough to attend the ceremony have already been introduced to the newly minted happy couple. Instead of spending the cocktail hour in the isolation of the wedding suite, mingle with your guests from start to nish. So much time is spent posing for pictures or being out of touch with guests, the cocktail hour can be a great time to sit and chat. Being with guests during the cocktail hour means you don’t have to make that big entrance from behind closed doors. Guests will have all eyes on you when you step on the dance oor for your rst dance together. Dance to an upbeat number. Guests are expecting a slow, sappy tune. What they may not expect is an upbeat song that shows you are willing to have a little fun. If you haven’t mastered the waltz but enjoy a little quick step now and again, feel free to choose a tune that shows your excitement and love for each other. Encourage couples to dance together. It’s often customary for the bridal party to join the bride and groom on the dance oor midway through the rst dance. However, that leaves spouses or signi cant others waiting in the wings while their dates tango with groomsmen or bridesmaids. Instead, don’t have assigned partners. Rather, encourage your bridal party members to dance with whomever they choose. Swap the garter/bouquet toss for something more meaningful. If you’re part of a couple who feels the garter and bouquet toss has become trite, there are other ways to create special moments in your celebration -- ones that don’t single out the singletons who haven’t yet found their special someones. Use this time to present a small gift or token of your a ection to someone on the guest list who has served as a mentor or source of inspiration. Choose one special component as an extra goodie for guests. Some couples feel the more they o er the better guests will view their wedding. Spending more money doesn’t necessarily mean guests will have a better time. If you want to go above and beyond the ordinary, nd one thing that you absolutely love and o er that at the party. It could be a ambe presentation, a chocolate or candy bar, a carving station with your all-time favorite food (even if that’s PB&J), or a carnival-inspired automatic photo booth. Hire a live performer. Although it’s hard to beat the performance quality of your wedding song being performed by the original artist, unless you’re cousins with Celine Dion, chances are she won’t be available to sing “My Heart Will Go On” at your reception. However, a live band adds a certain level of excitement that a disk jockey may not be able to provide. Those who are adding a cultural or ethnic component to their wedding may want to hire a dance troupe or another type of performer, like a bagpiper, as an added measure of entertainment for guests. Let them eat ... cookies? Some people just don’t like cake. Therefore, why should a couple have to cut a seven-tiered white confection? Towers of di erent types of treats can be created from just about anything and serve as the perfect backdrop for that classic cake-cutting photo. A pyramid of cream pu s, stacks of brownies, a cookie castle, or cereal- cake concoctions can work. Some bakeries will decorate a “dummy” styrofoam cake, and then you can serve apple pie a la mode, if you desire. Stage a costume switch. Let’s face it, dancing all night in a long gown takes some stamina. 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Whether you are cooking yourself, having a family member serve as chef or relying on the menu of the reception hall, think about foods that will please guests and select those items, regardless of them being fancy. Here are some other tips. • You want foods to be fi lling but not so much so that guests have to waddle to the dance oor. If you’re planning on several courses, keep portion sizes small to o er a taste of the di erent items o ered. • Classic foods can work well as wedding fare. Roasts, barbecued meats and favorite pasta dishes can make guests feel like they’re dining at someone’s home and not at a wedding. • Choose items people have heard of. Instead of tornadoes of beef, select a hearty prime rib. Just because a dish sounds fancy doesn’t make it taste better. If a guest doesn’t know what he or she is eating, it can be uncomfortable. Now is not the time to experiment with exotic foods, either. Otherwise, some picky eaters may be left hungry. • Think about the foods you love and see if they can be incorporated at the wedding. Although a breakfast bar at an evening event may seem funny, wa es and omelets may appeal to a greater number of guests than a gourmet fi sh creation. • Don’t make vegetarians an afterthought. Too often, vegetarians must eat whatever the kitchen can pull together, which is usually a compilation of the vegetable garnishes from the meat dishes. Make an e ort to have a true vegetarian dish that is intricate and delicious. • Mashed potatoes are a crowd pleaser. Serve little portions of mashed potatoes in cocktail glasses and enable guests to top as they see fi t with bacon bits, cheese or chives. • No idea is silly, and serving any type of food in a hors d’oeuvre style can make it acceptable at a formal a air, whether that food is pizza or caviar-topped crackers. • If you have a favorite restaurant that serves delicious food, fi nd out if they will cater your wedding. • Just because it isn’t on the menu doesn’t mean it cannot be prepared. Talk to the catering manager and let him or her know your preferences. Provided you’re willing to pay a little more, there’s a good chance you can have items that aren’t on the standard catering menu. • Think outside the box for your cocktail hour “bars.” A bread bar, a dipping station, milk and cookies service, or vegetable bar are options that go against the standard cheese and pasta stations. Although it’s your wedding, ultimately the goal is to please the guests. 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Edible gifts also can be thoughtful -- and avorful! Guests may look forward to an edible favour because it’s a memento of the special occasion and it won’t become a permanent xture in their homes. There are many edible favours from which to choose. They can also be customized according to the theme of the wedding. Chocolate It’s di cult to nd an edible favour more universally beloved than chocolate. Rich and inviting, chocolate has long been given as a symbol of love and devotion. Chocolate candies and baked goods can work well for wedding favours, provided the favours are refrigerated to avoid melting. Ideas for chocolate favours include individually packaged tru es, gourmet brownie bites, candy-covered chocolates with an inscription, chocolate covered apples, chocolate coins, and other similar creations. Chocolate molded designs (much like those chocolate Easter bunnies) are another idea. Cookies Sweet cookies also make good edible favours. Butter cookies are a favourite because they are sturdy enough to cut into di erent shapes. Professionally iced, these cookies can be a masterpiece to behold. Some couples opt for customized fortune cookies that express personalized sentiments to guests. Make-your-own Sometimes it’s less expensive to give guests kits that they can take home to create their own edible treasures. Options abound and can include everything from personalized packets of hot chocolate to tea bags. Other couples choose among mixes for making cookies or cakes. Candies It has become popular to have a self-serve candy bar at many weddings. Guests are invited to step up to the display and serve themselves from a series of di erent confections. Autumn weddings could have Halloween-inspired candies or those in fall hues. It’s easy to follow a color theme when you have a bevy of di erent candies at your disposal. Many discount stores sell inexpensive jars and candy dishes to house the candy. 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The treatments typically place her at the hospital once every week for two consecutive weeks and then she gets one week off before continuing the cycle. After about nine weeks, a CT scan is done to determine the effects, if any, on the tumours in her body. Each type of treatment has taken her on a new ride, swinging back and forth between success and failure, along with agonizing periods of dwelling in the unknown. “It’s the waiting game,” she explains, during a visit with her oncologist, Dr. Jose Chang, to hear the results of the latest treatment. “Usually you wait close to three months so in that time, you don’t know whether it’s growing or shrinking. “You have no idea how you’re doing, and that’s the hardest part.” For Ms. Czop’s mother Rosemary Doucett, who has accompanied her to nearly every appointment (she only missed one to watch her granddaughters sky-dive), the worst part is the long walk down the hospital hallway. “You walk down and you wonder, ‘Is there a light at the end of this tunnel?’” Chemotherapy is the process of treating cancer by using chemical agents or drugs to destroy malignant cells and tissues. Accord- ing to Dr. Chang, there are about 300 differ- ent chemicals to choose from based on the type of cancer and the ultimate goal of the treatment. Studies show that the very first chemother- apy treatment given to a person with cancer at an incurable stage, such as in Ms. Czop’s case, proves to have the highest response rate. For each additional attempt after that, the odds drop incrementally. “(Cancer cells) are not all exactly the same; they have different sensitivities and it just happens that I chose this drug that killed that bunch off so they’re not around any- more, but this other bunch that’s resistant to that become the dominant one,” explains Dr. Chang. “Then I switch strategies and they hopeful- ly are sensitive to my second, third or fourth choice, but the likelihood of that happening gets lower and lower every time.” That’s one of the main reasons waiting between testing tends to generate the most anxiety in patients, he says, because anoth- er failed attempt could suggest that their options are running out. “I know that in movies, patients could get told they have three or six months but that’s actually impossible because at the end of the day, we don’t have the capability,” Dr. Chang says, adding that he’s seen some patients continue chronic chemotherapy for up to five years. While she doesn’t believe a cure for cancer is in the cards anytime soon, Ms. Czop wants medical professionals to place more focus on finding effective chemotherapy treatments. “I think that it’s going to become like the common cold where everybody at some point may get cancer but they can do the chemo and radiation, take all their medicine, and they’re good to go,” she says. Ms. Czop adds that cancer’s emergence in her life seven years ago was a blessing that saved her from a downward spiral in her per- sonal life and set her down a healthier path, mentally. “I don’t think it’s cynical to not expect a cure but I think it’s more realistic that if you do get it, you deal with it, and at the end of the day, you’re a better person.” Reporter Parvaneh Pessian covers the town of Whitby for Metroland Media Group’s Durham Region Division READ the rest of the series @ durhamregion.com RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND OSHAWA -- Registered Nurse Laurie Young (above) administered chemo- therapy to Denise Czop as part of her ongoing cancer treatment at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Dec 7. (Far left) Ms. Czop’s breast cancer awareness charm next to a portacath. (Left) A cancer-fight- ing drug is administered. HISTORY OF CANCER TREATMENT • July 2005: Cancer diagnosis • January 2006: Tamoxifen hormone therapy to reduce risk of recurrence • April 2009: Cancer recurrence • May to Sept. 2009: Docetaxel chemotherapy • Oct. 2009 to March 2010: Abraxane chemo- therapy • March 2010-March 2011: Femara hormone therapy • March to May 2011: Fulvestrant chemotheray • June to Aug. 2011: Gemcitabine chemother- apy • Aug. to Oct. 2011: Xeloda chemotherapy • Present: Vinorelbine chemotherapy Visit: www.cancercare.on.ca Canc e r L i v i n g with Living with cancer A means to an end? Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com durhamregion.com facebook.com/sportsdurhamregion twitter.com/scnewsdurhamSports du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 2 25 AP Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- In the end, Pickering Panthers head coach Dan Cameron was glad he jumped in his car and headed to the rink instead of get- ting on a plane and heading to Arizona to play golf. That was the choice he had to make in Novem- ber when general manager Lonnie Freeman called him with an offer to coach the Panthers after the firing of head coach Mike Galati. Cam- eron was scheduled to take a holiday to play golf in Arizona at the time, but instead, took on the challenge of getting behind the bench of the Panthers mid-season. At the time, the Ontario Junior Hockey League club was 11 points back of a playoff spot and in disarray. By season’s end, they qualified for the playoffs, won the opening game of the best of five, but lost the next three to the Toronto Lake- shore Patriots, eliminated Sunday following a 6-4 home ice loss. “It was really rewarding,” said Cameron, reflecting on his tenure with the Panthers. “There were a lot of good comments from the players, saying it was their best year of hockey and it was a lot of fun. “When it’s all said and done, this team prob- ably could have been a better team right from the get-go, if everybody had stayed on board and maybe if they had kept their old coaching staff.” The frantic run late in the season to edge out Mississauga for the final playoff spot in the South Division resulted in four extra games. The Panthers finished 36 points behind Toron- to, but came up with an inspiring 4-2 victory in the series opener. But with games two through four on consecutive days from Friday to Sun- day, the Panthers were no match for Toronto, losing 5-0, 6-1 and 6-4. “We just ran out of gas,” said Cameron. “We just didn’t have enough players. We played hard right until the end. The guys competed. They didn’t give up. “What can I say? I’m proud of them. (Toron- to) were just a better team than we were.” On the offensive front, Dylan Hutton led the team in scoring with a goal and three assists, while four others tied with three points each, including Sean Levac (3g), Taylor Pryce, Nicho- las Popelar and Matteo Baldassarra, each with a goal and two assists. Goaltender Spencer Bacon started all four games, registering a .905 save percentage. Panthers eliminated from playoffs HocKey Lightning rolling at right time Four games without a loss after pair of weekend wins Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- With just two games remaining in the regular season, the Durham West Lightning can’t help but look ahead to the playoffs. Based on their recent run of success, they have to like what they see. The Lightning posted a pair of wins in Pro- vincial Women’s Hockey League play over the weekend, and are now undefeated in their past four games. Friday in Brampton they allowed the first goal of the game but came back for a 4-1 win, and on home ice Sunday at the Ajax Com- munity Centre, they did just enough to get past Oakville 3-2. The Lighting got contributions from all three lines over the weekend, as not one player scored in both games. That type of balanced offence will be needed when the playoffs open. “That’s important,” agreed head coach Wayne McDonald. “We’ve got girls who haven’t scored a lot, scoring a few goals which is really impor- tant as you head into the playoffs.” In Brampton Friday, the home side got on the board first just 6:25 into the opening period, but the Lightning tied it before the end of the period, potted two in the second and added another in the third for the 4-1 win. Lindsay Johnston, Tay- lor Edwards, Marissa Redmond and Katey Arat- hoon had the goals, while Danielle Leonard had three assists and Rebecca Rutherford chipped in with two. The Lightning dominated in the shots on goal department, firing 32 while allowing just 18 against Jackie Rochefort. On home ice Sunday afternoon, the Light- ning got a pair of goals from Stephanie Cooper and another from Laura Horwood in a 3-2 win. Oakville made it interesting in the final couple of minutes, scoring on the power play with the goalie pulled in favour of an extra attacker with just 1:59 left in the game to make it 3-2. “The girls played well against Brampton. It was kind of nice that we had some girls score who hadn’t scored in a while,” said McDonald. “We didn’t play great against Oakville, but we played well enough to win.” On the injury front, goaltender Kimberley Keller and forward Erika Mitrevski missed the weekend games, both out with concussions. Kellar was expected to be at practice Monday, while Mitrevski may be out until playoffs. Sitting ninth in the 18-team league with a record of 18-9-3-2, the Lightning close out the regular season in Barrie (2-26-1-3, 18th) Satur- day, and home to Stoney Creek (22-8-2-0, tied 2nd) on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. PHoto By Peter redman AJAX -- Durham West Jr. Lightning Marissa Redmond (#2) broke through against the Oakville Hornets during the Provincial Women’s Hockey League game at the Ajax Community Centre on Sunday. Durham West won 3-2. tracK Bobb breaks provincial 60m record PICKERING -- Brandon Bobb has proven that it’s never too late to start. A hockey player with the Ajax Knights up until last year, Bobb traded in his skates for sneakers in the fall, and is burning up the track. Committing to sprinting full time with The Speed Academy based in Pickering, Bobb smashed the pro- vincial U18 60m indoor record with a time of 6.73 at a recent meet. rugBy reilly strikes gold in las Vegas LAS VEGAS -- Pickering’s Mariko Reilly and her Brock University wom- en’s rugby team captured the Las Vegas 7’s championship title, defeat- ing Stanford University 19-5 in the final to finish with a perfect 6-0 record. In six games, Brock outscored their opponents 133-31. They posted victories against Samford University (19-7), UBC (25-7), Notre Dame (19- 5), Stoney Brook (32-0), UBC (19- 5, semifinals) and Stanford (19-7, finals). “This was an amazing accom- plishment for our girls as well as our program as a whole,” said Brock wom- en’s rugby head coach Peter Hughes. “We will continue to work hard in the spring and summer months in prepa- ration for the 2012 OUA regular sea- son in September.” Over the six games, the Badgers had seven different scorers, including Reilly, who had one try. BasKetBall clinics teach life skills too AJAX -- Basketball and life skills are part of the package included in an ongoing basketball clinic. Basketball Basics is a well-round- ed program at an affordable price for kids aged 6-15 in Ajax. Contrary to its name, the funda- mental clinics are not just about bas- ketball. 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Given the team is still fighting for its playoff life after being eas- ily swept aside in a home-and- home with the Colts, that is not good news. “Right now, we’re just going to plan to not have him, and if he comes in, then great, we’ll figure it out,” Agnew said Tues- day. “It’s one of those situations where we’re relying on Boone and the doctors, and he’s got to be symptom-free for a period of time. He’ll practise and if there’s any kind of issues, then it’s a setback. 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INVITATION TO BID Bids for services listed below Address to: The Circulation Manager The Port Perry Star 845 Farewell St. Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 Will be received until 12 noon on March 5th, 2012 Contract commencing April 1st, 2012 Work consisting of inserting, bagging and delivering newspapers and flyers to customers in the rural Greenbank/Seagrave area on Thursdays. Vehicle required. Information packages available at This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 Bid #6092012 Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted. Only the successful company will be contacted. INVITATION TO BID Bids for services listed below Address to: The Circulation Manager The Port Perry Star 845 Farewell St. Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 Will be received until 12 noon on March 5th, 2012 Contract commencing April 1st, 2012 Work consisting of inserting, bagging and delivering newspapers and flyers to customers in the rural Blackstock area on Thursdays. Vehicle required. 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Oshawa Items arriving daily from: Complete & Partial Mixed Estates * Storage Locker Contents * Major Department Store Vendor Returns * Misguided Freight * Unclaimed Items * Coin Collections * Importers Clearances * Liquidation Inventories * Household Contents * Art Galleries * Furniture Manufacturers * Estate Managers * Inventory Solution Specialists Information, terms, details & photos at: www.auctioneer.ca AUCTION DEPOT CANADA BRIGHTON ESTATE AUCTIONS @ 101 Applewood Drive, Brighton, Ont. K0K 1H0 Oriental Carpet, Antique & Collector's Auction Sunday, February 26 - Preview 9:30 a.m. Auction 11:00 a.m. Auction to start with a collection of Oriental Carpets in all sizes & patterns; followed by Glass, China, Silver, Silver Plate, Doulton Figures, Jewellery, Books & Collector's Items. Interesting Selection of Furniture, Mirrors, Watercolours, Oil Paintings & Prints. Watch Web Site for Up-Dates. Indoor Yard Sale: Sunday @ 9:30 a.m with 100's of new items www.brightonestateauctions.com Phone 1-613-475-6223 Waddingtons.ca/Cobourg Furniture, Art & Collectibles Auction 9 Elgin Street East, Cobourg, ON Saturday, February 25, 2012 Preview @ 9:30 a.m. Auction starting at 11:00 a.m. Asian ceramics, Dinner sets- Golden Cornflower by Hammersley, Rosehip by Wedgwood, Ancestral by Minton, Swarovski crystal, Lalique, Satsuma ginger jar, tantalus set, Hummels, sterling flatware, maple bedroom suites, leather top end table, rope seat ladder back chairs, Duncan Phyffe style table, shield back chairs, china cabinets, dining suites, display cabinets, sofas, English pottery, Royal Doulton figures. Selection of Canadian, International & Asian artwork, hand knotted & flat weave rugs & much more. Watch the website for updates & photos. For further details contact us at 905-373-0501 or pn@waddingtons.ca Canteen operated by Frenchie's Deli. Tel: 905.373.0501 Toll Free: 1.855.503.2963 Fax: 905.373.1467 Email: pn@waddingtons.ca 9 Elgin Street East, Unit 6, Cobourg, ON K9A 0A1 AUCTION SALE Saturday February 25th Oakwood Automotive 476 Rogers Road, Toronto,10.30 am Approximately 50,000 at cost Vintage Auto Parts shop has a large inventory and has been closed for many years check the Wood bridge advertisor website ,auctonfind.com/feb 25/brock and seven- auctions or www.brockandsevenauctions for a up to date list and pictures SOME OF THE HIGH- POINTS: porcelain signs, new vintage auto parts, 20 holley and others carburetors,large quantities sandpaper,seals gaskets,spark plugs,,coils igni- tions ,points, distributors oil filters,400plus liters viceroy oil(multigrade,snowmobile) ,grease,shop tools,fenders bumpers, u joints(100)startes, bat- teries,shop tools,measuring instruments,welding rods(large lot)nuts bolts(1000 of pieces sold as one lot)fan belts starters, coils, break shoes,air- craft parts,old boxes, Auctioneers note:this is a very small building with no hydro or heat Dress warm, viewing recommended, all items sold as is where is. Terms: 10 percent buyers premium $200 deposit by master card , visa, or cash removal after the sale with paid invoiceAUCTIONEER: MAURICE MITCHELL JONESwww.brockandsevenauctions.com 905-424-8276 On line bidding available, see web for details Storage Auction, Smartstop Storage4548 Dufferin Street TorontoFeb. 28@ 10 a.m., Registration @ 9 a.m.cash sale 25% in cash payable immediately upon sale with balance due within 1 hour after sale. ESTATE AUCTION STAPLETON AUCTIONS NEWTONVILLE Friday, February 24th, 5:00 p.m. Selling the Interesting contents and Col- lectibles from Bowmanville and Oshawa homes: Corner China Cabinet; Buffet Side- board; Round Ped. Oak Table 6 Dining Chairs; Entrance Umbrella Stand: 3 Washstands; Ce- dar Chest; Loveseat Sofa; 2 pc. Chesterfield; Occ. Chairs; Occ. Tables; Large Spinning Walking wheel; Bakers Rack; File Cabinets; 5pc. Malcolm Walnut Bedroom Suite; Desks; Bookcase; Poker Table; Old Radio; Trombone; China; Glass; Doultons; Coins; Sport Col- lectibles; Milk Bottles; Decoys; Golf Clubs; Pelican Kayak (Poly); Tools; Kerosene Heater; Elecric Stove Heater; Shop Vac; Carpet Sham- pooer; Apt. Freezer; Bar Fridge; dehumidifi- er;Unique Brass Rubbing Tomb Art; etc. etc. Terms: Cash, Approved Cheques, M/C, visa, Interac, 10% Buyers Premium Applies Auctioneers: Frank & Steve Stapleton, Newtonville, 905-786-2244, 800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'Celebrating 40 years in the auction industry' WEDNESDAY, February 29th • 4:30pm H A U C T I O N S A L E H of Furniture, Antiques & Collectibles for a Toronto Home, Selling at NEIL BACON AUCTIONS Ltd, 1 km. West of Utica To Include: Tables, chairs, chests, new die- cast toys, coins, jewelry plus the contents of a home that is in storage at a moving compa- ny. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARNFriday Feb 24 at 4:30pm located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4.Selling the Contents of an Argyle home plus others - oak hall seat - oak T back chairs - Duncan Phyfe table and chairs - refinished mahogany dining room table - oak cannonball bed - sectional chesterfield - modern dressers and chest of drawers - cedar chest - kitchen set - bed chesterfield - Weider Pro home gym - Jonsered and Husqvarna #50 chainsaws - Inglis 24" stove - chest freezer - Maytag washer - GE dryer - Kenmore flat top stove - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers1241 Salem Rd., Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info or pictures go to www.theauctionadvertiser.com/DCorneil- open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am Auction Sale! Saturday Feb. 25th, 1 P.M.70 Station Call Centre & former Hart Dept. Store Fixtures 1615 Dundas St. E, Whitby Mall. Everything must be sold. No Reserves! 37 file cabinets, work stations, 50 office chairs, cash counters, 500' slat wall, clothes racks, 200 gondola shelf sections, shoe racks, wire bins, warehouse racking, 15,000 hangers, 10,000 slat wall hangers & hooks, floor safe, 12' rolling ladder and much more Terms: Cash only, 12% Buyers Premium.$300.00 refundable Deposit. Info R.A.S. 416-848-6079 BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Kellett Sale Barn •13200 Old Scugog Rd.(1/2 Mile South of Blackstock, Ont.) SAT., FEB. 25, 2012 @ 10:30 am • Clay marbles • Collection of 30 walking sticks • Cliff Pathick Auction and more • Old Underwood ink bottle • Old Orange Crush bottle • Murano glass • Waltham pocket watch • 50 pieces of new jewelry, gold, sterling and gems. AUCTIONEER: Bruce Kellett (705)328-2185 or (905)986-4447 Now taking Spring auction bookings - See website: www.kellettauctions.fcwhost.com/web February 25th,10:00 AM Antiques, Furniture and Collectibles from Local Estate of Art and Nancy Westgarth Life Time Residents of Mount Albert Former Post Master and Other Local Estates Van Haven Sales Arena 720 Davis Drive Uxbridge GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538, 800-654-4647 416-518-6401 Details & photos garyhillauctions.c HAYDON AUCTION BARNMonday Feb 27th - 5:30 pm Viewing from 3:00 pm Regular Sale to include Attractive Dining Room Set, Sofa Sets, Coins, Books, Tools, Electronics, Art, Antiques, Col- lectibles & lots more. Still Unpacking. See Website for Photos and Full Detailswww.haydonauctionbarn.com 2498 Concession Rd. 8, Haydon Midway between Bowmanville & Blackstock, just east of Durham #57 Rod Smith - Auctioneer (905) 263-4402 POINT, Elaine - Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday, February 19th 2012 in her 62nd year. Beloved wife of Gerry. Loving mother of April Grenke (Dave) and Ryan (Stacey). Proud grandmother of Grace and Reid. Cherished daughter of Marion and the late Ross Strong. Dear sister of Larry (Claire), Lloyd (Patsy), Kay Stuparyk (Pat), Keith (Karen), Roger, Don (Brenda) and Betty Rowe (Rick). She will be missed dearly by her many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Mrs. Point will be resting at W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby on Tuesday, February 21st 2012 from 2 - 4pm & 7 - 9pm and Wednesday February 22nd 2012 from 9am-10am followed immediately by a funeral service in our chapel at 10:00am. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Region Cancer Centre and condo- lences may be left online at www.wctownfuneralchapel.com. BROWN, Berthe Betty (Beth) - Passed away peacefully on Sunday February 19, 2012, at Oshawa Lakeridge Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Reginald. Loving mother of Karen (Toby) Wilson, Shirley Guppy and Joanne Brown. Predeceased by son Neil, brother Rosaire and Sister Jeanne. Cherished Grandma of Toby Allan (Beverley), Becky, Cindy. Loving Nana to Johanna, Nicholas (Michelle). Will be missed by Great-grandchil- dren, Jose, Nathaniel, Pippa, Quinlan, Alex & Ian. Sister of Rita & Cecile. Provincial life time volunteer at Ajax Pickering Rouge Valley Site Auxillary. Life Time member of PVUC U.C.W. A visitation will be held at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd. (905)428-8488, on Wednesday February 22nd, 2012 from 2-4 & 7-9pm. Funeral Service to be held at Pickering Village United Church on Thursday February 23rd, 2012 11 am. Cremation to follow. Memorial Donations may be made to Picker- ing Village United Church. 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