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Home My WebLink AboutNA2012_04_11 MOYA DILLON mdillon@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Residents are banding together to save a beloved historic home in their West Shore neighbourhood. Nestled on a slight rise at the end of Surf Ave- nue, the Georgian-style fieldstone cottage at 560 Park Cres. has long been a landmark to res- idents. “It’s the heart of this community,” said resi- dent Mary Humphrys, who has been going door to door gathering signatures in support of preserving the home. “Right now there’s no protection for this home, it can be torn down at any time,” Ms. Humphrys continued. “With this being one of the oldest homes in Pickering that’s pretty sig- nificant and worth preserving.” Residents work to save historic home DESIGNATION RECOMMENDATION TO COME BEFORE PICKERING COUNCIL RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND PICKERING -- Neighbourhood residents Sue Slocum, left, and Mary Humphrys are campaigning for a heritage designation for the house at 560 Park Cres. 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On April 9, 1917, the falling snow chilled soldiers’ bones as they walked into battle at Vimy Ridge, France. Ninety-five years later Canadians returned on another bitter day. On Monday, April 9, 2012, rain and a blustery wind cut across Vimy Ridge, the scene of Canada’s nation-forming battle, as more than 5,000 gath- ered for a formal government cer- emony. Students from Newcastle, Oshawa and Whitby shivered in the huge crowd, watching the cer- emony, which included speeches from Governor General David Johnston and Canadian Minister of Veterans Affairs Steven Blaney. “We are freezing,” said Grade 11 Clarke High School student Han- nah Morgan, 16, of Newcastle. The day started early for stu- dents traveling with EF Educa- tional Tours as they gathered at the small town of Givenchy. Dur- ing their three-kilometre silent march past the Vimy memorial, and to Cemetery 2 for a private, student-led ceremony, the stu- dents remembered soldiers who served at Vimy Ridge. “It was sort of a flashback ... to feel what they (the First World War soldiers) felt,” said Bran- don Evans-McDonald, 16, from Oshawa, a student at Anderson Collegiate. He noticed all the people along the street and Canadian flags dis- played at neighbouring homes. “They were all very happy, watching and waving,” said Bran- don. Sisters Micayla and Savannah Sewell, 16, from Maxwell Heights Secondary School in Oshawa, found the march very emotional. “I cried through the whole thing,” said Micayla. Campbellford District High School student Jamie-Lee Burlie, 16, thought it was a great experi- ence. “We were lucky to be able to represent our school here,” said Jamie-Lee. Cemetery 2 was established by the Canadian Corps after the suc- cessful storming of Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917. Nearly 3,000 First World War casualties are buried in Cemetery 2. During the official Canadian government ceremony held in the shadow of the Vimy Ridge monu- ment, Mr. Blaney encouraged students to take home with them the things they have learned on the trip. He encouraged the stu- dents to use Facebook and Twit- ter to spread the message about our war heroes. The memorial, set on the high- est point of the 14-kilometre-long Vimy Ridge, is a spectacular trib- ute to those who lost their lives in the First World War. Designed by Canadian sculptor and archi- tect Walter Seymour Allward, the monument took 11 years to build. The grounds surrounding the monument are scarred with shell holes from the artillery bombard- ment and mine craters from the fierce underground battle. In the evening, following the day’s ceremonies, the students attended a concert featuring Newfoundland band Hey Rosetta and British Columbia’s Spirit of the West. Like soldiers celebrat- ing victory, the students ended the day with a celebration. Durham students remember, honour Canada’s fallen soldiers at Vimy Ridge ANNIVERSARY KAREN LONGWELL / METROLAND VIMY, FRANCE -- Henry Street High School Grade 10 student Brandon Husovic, 15, from Whitby, left, had the honour to carry the Torch of Remembrance with Brook Hourd, 16, from Saskatchewan, as stu- dents marched on April 9 to the Vimy monument and Cemetery 2, where soldiers from the First World War are buried. It’s the 95th anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge. Our new Your Life expert, Malcolm Gomes, will help you with your mental fitness. Have you checked your’s today? VIDEO FEATURES Hundreds of Durham Region and Northumberland students will travel to Vimy Ridge and stand in the battlefields that defined Canada as a nation. Follow us as we follow them, before, during, and after the students return from this amazing adventure celebrating the 95th anniversary of Vimy Ridge. 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The park remained closed on Tuesday as the police investigation continues. The children who came in contact with the mercury weren’t hurt. Durham Region health officials note that the exposure to mercury in this sit- uation is low-risk and does not pose an immediate health risk. For more information concerning expo- sure to mercury, contact the Poison Con- trol Centre at 1-800-268-9017. Anyone with more information is asked to contact Detective Greg Kent of the West Division Criminal Investigative Bureau at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 2529. Anonymous information can be sent to Crime Stop- pers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.durham- regionalcrimestoppers.ca. Police Mercury found in Pickering playground ryan Pfeiffer / metroland PICKERING -- A vial of mercury was found on playground equipment at Bay Ridges Kinsmen Park in Pickering April 9. 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 • Ap r i l 1 1 , 2 0 1 2 4 P ryan pfeiffer / metroland PICKERING -- (Clockwise from left) Isabella Reed flashed a smile during the annual Easter Parade presented by the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 606 and the Ladies Auxiliary April 7. • A woman puts some decorations on the win- dow of a car prior to the annual Easter Parade. • A member of the Durham Cruisers made her way down the road during the annual parade. A ‘Hoppy’ Easter in Pickering annual parade brings out ‘everybunny’ du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m 5 P Built in the early 1840s, around the time Frenchman’s Bay was established, the cottage has been home to prominent Pickering citi- zens including Peter Nesbit, a key force in the formation of Dunbarton Church, and Harry A. Newman, who funded the relocation of a Toronto church to Pickering for use as what is now St. Paul’s on-the-hill Anglican Church. He was also chairman of the fund- raising campaign for the 1964 expansion of the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering Hospi- tal. His son, William G. Newman, served as reeve of Pickering Township in 1956 before serving as an MPP from 1967 to 1981. “The people who have lived there have defi- nitely contributed phenomenally to this com- munity,” said Sue Slocum, who has been work- ing with Ms. Humphrys, collecting almost 200 signatures so far, asking the City to designate it a heritage property. “Everyone I’ve spoken to has a story of the history of this house and how they remember things or what it means to them.” While the women have been told informal- ly that developers might be interested in the lot, they emphasize that’s separate from their campaign. “We’re not talking about stopping development, we’re talking about preserving an historic landmark, our priority is to save that house,” Ms. Humphrys explained. “You can save that house and still have development. I love Pickering, I think it’s a great community and it’s gems like that house that make it sparkle. I want to save those things because they’re worth step- ping up for. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.” The current occu- pants of the home declined to comment on the designation campaign. An historical and architectural assessment undertaken by the Pickering Heri- tage Advisory Committee determined that the property “warrants a high level of protection and designation.” A recommendation for her- itage designation on the property will be pre- sented to council at its upcoming meeting on Monday, April 16. To sign an online petition visit www.peti- tionsite.com and search for 560 Park Cres. PICKERING from page 1 heritage Pickering residents sign petition to preserve house PROUDLY MANAGED BY COMMUNITY LIFECARE INC. 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Sue Slocum Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ap r i l 1 1 , 2 0 1 2 Controversy St. Mary administrators did students a favour To the editor: Re: ‘Pickering students sent home for wearing shorts’ Pickering News Advertiser, March 23 I would like to congratulate St. Mary Catholic Secondary School administration for the responsible position they took in sending students home for not complying with dress code. Whether we subscribe to the notion of a dress code, even on warm weather days, is not the point. The point is one of compli- ance and recognition of authority. Our society is based on the rule of law. If you don’t believe that, try exceeding the speed limit when a police officer is staring at you with a radar gun. You’ll be pulled over, pay a fine and be subjected to demer- it points. Do it several times and you may lose your right to drive. That is the real world that our students will face once they graduate from school and begin their working lives, living in soci- ety, buying houses, paying mortgages, etc. If you don’t do your job, you may lose it. If you don’t make your mortgage payment, you may lose your house. In other words, life consists of conse- quences for actions taken. If we do not show the students that there are real consequences for non-compliance with rules set by those in authority, we’re not equipping them for the real world. They may as well close the books and go home. St. Mary administrative officials did the students a real favour and hopefully will save many from difficulties down the road. Joe Yukich Pickering FeedbaCk Death of Trayvon Martin should have been indicated To the editor: Re: ‘Social media pressure forces action in shooting case’, opinion column, durhamre- gion.com, March 22, 2012. While I applaud Reka Szekely for her col- umn on social media having an impact on how the Trayvon Martin case is being han- dled, she forgot to include one very impor- tant point: Trayvon Martin died. This was not just “a shooting case in San- ford, Florida.” He was not just “shot by George Zimmerman.” Seventeen-year-old Trayvon Martin was killed. In the media, this is being referred to, and rightly so, as a “shooting death.” People who aren’t familiar with the case (I wasn’t) would assume by reading your article that Trayvon Martin lived. Perhaps it was simply a flesh wound. In fact, what transpired in the event was tragic. Camille Watson Whitby viewpoint Some never got a chance to be on ‘Sunshine List’ published annually To the editor: Re: ‘Ontario must update ‘sunshine list’ threshold’, editorial opinion, March 29, 2012. A $100,00 salary equals a gross pay cheque of $1,923 per week. For every person on the sunshine list there are hundreds, if not thousands, who would gladly do the job that a firefighter, emergency worker or police officer does, at half the wage. To call these people hard working and deserving of their pay (while probably true) is also an insult to hard-working and deserving people like me who were never considered for these positions. Don’t believe me? In the 1980s as a young father of three, I was told by Metro Police, TTC and the Toronto Fire Department that white males were not being hired. Now, 30 years later, resumes from people over 50 are not even considered. Bill Giamou Pickering & A Metroland Media Group Ltd. 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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 • Ap r i l 1 1 , 2 0 1 2 6 AP e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up their statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ durhamregion.com Potential exists in farm, restaurant partnerships Good things are happening in Durham’s agricultural sector with growing partnerships between farmers and local chefs and eater- ies. Part mutually beneficial relationship, part environmental initiative and all business, the bonds being built between Durham farmers and area restaurants provide motivation for greater numbers of partnerships to be formed in a bid to encourage prosperity. Nice Bistro owners Bernard Alberigo and Manon Lacroutz regularly source vegetables from C. Bruni Sons Farm in Oshawa and have been for the past 18 years. The produce they purchase goes from farm to kitchen in much less time. The Whitby residents and owners can also regularly be seen at area farmers’ markets, sourcing ingredients for their restau- rant creations. Durham Region tourism experts would like to see more partnerships created between the restaurateurs and local farmers. And the region is blessed with rich and fertile soil, a growing environment moderated by its prox- imity to Lake Ontario, and relatively short dis- tances from agricultural operations to urban areas. In fact, Durham has a bounty of diverse offerings to benefit local consumers and res- taurants. Local farms produce everything from fruit and vegetables to eggs and meat. There are even some local wineries that can benefit from expanded partnerships. In that context, local consumers could literally enjoy a meal in their favourite neighbourhood res- taurant that was planted, grown and harvest- ed right here at home. A recent networking event hosted by Dur- ham Tourism and Durham Farm Fresh brought together farmers. local chefs and res- taurateurs to discuss issues, explore opportu- nities and build relationships. Though there are some hurdles to cross regarding mutual profitability -- labour costs can rise when pro- duce is locally sourced and delivered straight from the field -- the event served to highlight the opportunities that do exist for local busi- nesses and farm operators. The existence of local agencies such as Durham Farm Fresh and Durham Tourism can help address these issues by providing information and insight, and can also act as an important point of con- tact for interested local parties. This is an ini- tiative that should be pursued by Durham Region farmers and local restaurant owners. Discuss with potential partners needs and expectations. Source local foodstuffs to cre- ate new partnerships and business arrange- ments. Work with local farmers to promote their products and provide consumers with more local choices. There is great potential here for expansion and long-term partner- ships to benefit local farmers, the businesses which need their products, and consumers who purchase them. I had the opportunity to work a few days on a new television show this past week. It was a very pleasant, welcoming experience. I wish they were all like that. A television show, especially a series, is very much like a family. A group of people is thrown together and forced to share living, working and eating quarters for anywhere from three to six months or more. The result is that you really do become very close, whether you want to or not. And when you, as a stranger, arrive on set you consequently feel very much like the new boyfriend at the dinner table. The experience, depending on the pro- duction and the kind of people you’re deal- ing with, can be pleasant and inviting or it can be a nightmare. Actors, especially, can be guardedly jealous of newcomers. The insecure ones are the most dangerous. I’ve been on sets where I’ve seen new actors treated horribly by the leads, all because the ‘stranger’ made the unforgiv- able error of being funnier or more talented than the regulars. I don’t care how many years you’ve got in, walking onto a new show and trying to fit in and make the job as enjoyable as possible is always a challenge. Your spidey senses have to be on high alert. You have only a very small window within which to souse out your co-workers and figure out the chemis- try of the show. How pleasant or unpleasant your time on set will be depends on how accurately you can do this: Don’t speak to B before a scene, he’s a method actor and he hates to have his con- centration broken. Don’t get too chummy with Y. She’s sleep- ing with L and he’s murderously jealous. Don’t stare at V’s hair. It’s a horrible rug but he thinks it looks fantastic. Do stare at M’s boobs. They’re fake and expensive and she’ll be hurt if you don’t notice. I’m not kidding. I worked on a children’s production once and I was getting along famously with everyone except one older established show regular. In spite of my attempts at being friendly and engaging, he would have nothing to do with me. In fact he was openly hostile. I couldn’t figure out what the problem was until another actor, who had been on the show longer than me, pointed out that I had committed the anath- ema of sitting in the angry actor’s chair dur- ing my breaks. Understand, this was not one of those director-style chairs with the actor’s name printed clearly across the back. This was an innocuous prop. An old, tat- tered wingback chair in a corner of the set. He had appropriated it, however, and was silently furious at my cheek. I didn’t know and nobody told me. The minute I right- ed the situation, the old fart couldn’t have been nicer to me. Go figure. Luckily, after a couple of decades in the business, you get to know and become friends with a number of crew people. Those camera operators, grips, lighting guys, props handlers, are generally a much saner lot than actors. They’re still crazy, oth- erwise they wouldn’t be in this business, but they’re not chair-appropriating psy- chotics. They can, and very often are, one’s saving grace on an unfamiliar show. When the star is in the middle of loudly tearing you a new one in front of the entire produc- tion because you accidentally touched his bacon wrap, a smile and a silent wink from the boom operator or cameraman lets you know that everything is OK. They think he’s a jerk too. And, like the bacon wrap, this too shall pass. -- 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 • Ap r i l 1 1 , 2 0 1 2 HOT TOPICS: Historic trek Students from Durham are attending memorials at Vimy Ridge in France this week. See Karen Longwell’s blog at www.durhamregion.com/blog/ post/1331688 ONLINE POLL RESULTS Names for dogs MALES: 1. Max 2. Buddy 3. Jake 4. Rocky 5. Bailey FEMALES: 1. Molly 2. Maggie 3. Daisy 4. Lucy 5. Sadie Source: dognamesandmore.com The Toronto Maple Leafs failed to make the playoffs for the seventh season in a row. What do you think? Go Blue Jays! (35%) It’s the Blue and White disease. Apparently, it’s incurable. (18%) I think they’ll still fill arena seats, regardless of the mediocre product. (47%) Total Votes: 245 NEIL CRONE On actors, acting and dealing with psychos RYAN PFEIFFER/ BEHIND THE LENS I was on the roof of Ontario Street Public School wait- ing for a massive group exercise involving all of the students. As I was waiting I noticed a group of kids playing with some battle tops close to the bulding. My position on the roof gave me an interesting vantage point to frame this picture. Oshawa watches the ‘Biggie’ murder trial Two years after Michael ‘Biggie’ McDon- ald was stabbed to death on an Oshawa roadside, his accused killer sits in a court- room, his fate in the hands of 12 jurors. It’s a heart-wrenching, emotion-charged case for everyone who witnessed or has been touched by the death. The victim was only 16 when killed, the accused 18. Two young men with their entire lives ahead of them before an after- school fight went horribly wrong. One boy’s life ended, the other’s forever changed. The fight in which Biggie was killed hap- pened not far from Paul Dwyer High School where both were students and understand- ably sent the community into a spin. Grief and anger collided with youth and igno- rance -- the outcome being some very ugly accusations and threats posted on social networking sites Twitter and Facebook. In one extreme case accusations made by an Oshawa man have sparked a defama- tion lawsuit brought by the school’s princi- pal. Sadly for the principal, who has been sav- agely maligned by his accuser, the accusa- tions continue. This is one lawsuit I hope makes its way before the courts where the justice system can send a strong mes- sage about libel and the responsibility that comes with public commentary. The volatility of the case sparked a dis- cussion in our newsroom about how to handle the heated online commentary sure to accompany our coverage of the trial. In short order we made the decision not to enable public commenting on our trial stories as they were published to our website. The risk of user comments preju- dicing the trial, possibly sparking a mistri- al, far outweighed the benefits of allowing public commentary during the trial. We will continue to report daily on the trial, expected to last several weeks, at dur- hamregion.com. -- Joanne Burghardt is editor-in-chief of the Metroland Media Group newspapers in Durham Region and Northumberland County. Read daily coverage of the trial at durhamregion.com. 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While on her journey, Ms. Silverland is also at other people’s mercy for a warm bed and food. “I’m not entirely sure to be honest how it ever got to this point,” said Ms. Silverland. “It’s a bit of a leap, I started out volunteering in the administration office. It sounds silly but it’s more like it was one of those ideas that was continuing to grow while I wasn’t watching it.” Nonetheless, it’s unique, she says, and it’s getting the message out there. However, she admits it can get a little scary sometimes. But what she’s hoping to do is inspire similar acts of kindness to help the children and SOS Children’s Villages. “The most amazing thing is the mindset of this charity,” she said. “It’s just like a family, a normal and loving family.” SOS Children’s Villages is providing kids with full-time support and guidance. It’s not like foster care, where after age 18 it’s no longer anyone’s problem, she said. “These kids can come back to the homes and families they’ve stayed with for Christ- mas,” said Ms. Silverland. During her first year of travels on her infa- mous tricycle, Ms. Silverland was primarily focused on getting the message out about the charity. Along the way she found many people wanted to make cash donations. Since June 2010, she’s collected nearly $18,000. But now she has a new goal, and she’s hoping to raise closer to $60,000. By the end of 2012 Ms. Silverland plans on ending her trip in Ottawa, home to SOS Children’s Villages headquarters. But there are still plans for travelling to Newfoundland in the meantime. “I hope to show people the difference a lit- tle kindness can make,” she said. 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Pickering Civic Complex Pickering RecreationOneThe Esplanade Complex 1867 Valley Farm RoadPickeringPublic Libraries: Central Branch Claremont Branch One The Esplanade 4941 Old Brock Road Petticoat Creek Branch Whitevale Branch 470 Kingston Road 47 Whitevale Road Greenwood Branch 3540 Westney Road 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 • Ap r i l 1 1 , 2 0 1 2 10 AP CULINARY Region aspires to be culinary tourism destination JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Bernard Alberigo and Manon Lacroutz were promoting the local food movement long before it was trendy. The owners of Nice Bistro, a popular French restaurant in downtown Whitby, have been sourcing vegetables from C. Bruni and Sons Farm in Oshawa for the past 18 years. “When it’s local, it’s fresh, it just tastes bet- ter,” Ms. Lacroutz says. “We know our cus- tomers certainly appreciate it.” Every week in the spring and summer the couple can be found checking out the goods at the Whitby farmers’ market, building menu items like ratatouil- le and salad around whatever is fresh and plentiful. “You have to adapt to the farm- er, they can’t adapt to you,” Mr. Alberi- go explains. “If the tomatoes aren’t good, you don’t use tomatoes. If the brocco- li is good, maybe you make broccoli soup.” Meredith Bruni, whose family has been running the farm for generations, says res- taurants like Nice Bistro are their livelihood. “They are great promoters of our product, it’s exciting when people tell me they saw our name on a restaurant menu,” she says. Local tourism experts are hoping partner- ships like the one between Nice Bistro and C. Bruni and Sons will be an inspiration to others. On April 2, Durham Tourism and Dur- ham Farm Fresh hosted a networking event that brought local farmers and restaurateurs together for a day of mingling, learning and sampling local food. “We have such diverse agricultural offer- ings in Durham. There’s fruit, vegetables, eggs, meat, fruit wine, so many options,” says Kerri King, with Durham Tourism. “If we want to develop Durham as a culinary tourism destination our biggest opportunity is to connect farmers and chefs.” One example of that principle at work is Savour the Season, which launched last year. The annual food festival sees participat- ing Durham restaurants offer special menus featuring local food. This year’s event has been expanded to 12 days and will run from Sept. 12 to 23. “We had no idea what a success it would be,” Ms. King says. “We had some restau- rants running out of product because there was so much demand.” She says people are embracing local food for a variety of reasons -- health, safety, the environment, support for local businesses and taste. But there are challenges to bringing prod- ucts from farm to fork. At Monday’s event, Carl Fletcher from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs talked to participants about the struggle to make things profitable for both sides. If a restaurant entree sells for $10, he says the restaurateur can only spend between $2.50 and $3 of that total on the food itself, leaving the rest for labour, overhead and profit. It doesn’t leave a lot of room for farm- ers to make money. “You have to understand your mar- gins and communicate your expec- tations,” Mr. Fletcher stressed. Another roadblock is conve- nience. Mr. Alberigo from Nice Bistro says it’s a lot more work to drive to markets, hand-pick produce, devel- op relationships with farmers and plan menus around what’s in season. Not to mention the extra elbow grease required to clean and prepare food fresh from the ground. “We can do it because we’re small, it is harder for the big restaurants and the chain restaurants,” he noted. Agriculture is one of the top econom- ic drivers in Durham thanks to the area’s rich soil, lake-moderated environment and strong partnerships in the local supply chain. Durham is home to the province’s top apple producer and the larg- est commercial blueberry grower east of Toronto as well as award-winning wineries and visitor-friend- ly farms. Page 6 - Today’s editorial Durham farmers, chefs connect over love of food FAST FACTS A mouth-watering, made-in-Durham recipe Check out this recipe created by Harp and Wylie’s Canadian Grill House using wine from Ocala Winery, both located in Port Perry. Visit www.harpandwylies.com and www.ocalawinery. com for more information. Herb encrusted beef tenderloin with wild leeks and red currant jus Ingredients: - 4 six oz beef tenderloin fillets - Salt and freshly ground pepper - 1/4 cup each freshly chopped basil, oregano, tar- ragon and rosemary mixed together - 1/4 cup grape seed oil - 3/4 cup Ocala Winery Red Currant Wine - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided - 1 cup finely sliced wild leeks or peeled whole pearl onions - 4 cloves garlic minced - 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil - 1/4 cup good quality balsamic vinegar Directions: - Season fillets with salt and pepper and encrust with herb mixture, set aside - Preheat oven to 400 F - In a large, oven-proof skillet set over medium- high heat add grape seed oil and swirl to coat - Pan sear fillets on each side for two minutes, transfer skillet to oven and cook to desired done- ness, about 10 minutes for medium - Transfer cooked fillets to a plate and let rest for five minutes - Return skillet to stove top, set to medium heat and add wine. Reduce by two thirds volume - Remove skillet from heat and stir in one tbsp but- ter, then strain sauce and set aside - In a small mixing bowl stir together leeks, garlic, olive oil and vinegar and let rest for five minutes - In a small skillet over medium heat add remaining butter and swirl to coat. Saute marinated leeks for five to 10 minutes or until soft, stirring frequently - Place cooked fillets on warmed plates, spoon leaks over top and finish with a driz- zle of wine sauce markets, hand-pick produce, devel- op relationships with farmers and plan Not to mention the extra elbow grease required to clean and prepare food fresh “We can do it because we’re small, it is harder for the big restaurants and the chain leaks over top and finish with a driz- zle of wine sauce Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs talked to participants about the struggle to make things profitable for both If a restaurant entree sells for $10, he says the restaurateur can only spend between $2.50 and $3 of that total on the food itself, leaving the rest for labour, overhead and It doesn’t leave a lot of room for farm- grower east of Toronto as well as award-winning wineries and visitor-friend- ly farms. Page 6 - Today’s editorial SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND WHITBY -- Manon Lacroutz and Bernard Alberigo from Nice Bistro, with Meredith Bruni from C Bruni and Sons Farms, at networking event for local farmers and chefs. The event was held to help develop culinary tourism in Durham. KERRI KING To learn more visit: VISIT www.durhamfarmfresh.ca VISIT www.durhamtourism.ca 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 • Ap r i l 1 1 , 2 0 1 2 11 P 1-866-873-9945 www.welcomewagon.ca IfYou Are... Moving Expecting a Baby Planning a Wedding New Business Appointment Looking for a Career Call Welcome Wagon Today! It’s absolutelyFREE! AJAX OPTICAL AJAX OPTICAL PICKERING OPTICAL 905-683-7235 905-683-2888 905-839-9244 Heritage Market Square 145 Kingston Rd. E. Unit 7 56 HarwoodAve. S. Ajax Plaza 1360 Kingston Rd. 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APRIL 18 PICKERING ROUGE CANOE CLUB. is registering for all levels from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Harp and Crown Pub, 300 Kingston Rd., Pickering. www.picker- ingrougecc.org. APRIL 19 AJAX GARDEN CLUB. meets at 7:30 p.m. in the upper clubroom at The Royal Canadian Legion, 111 Hunt St., Ajax. Guest speaker Lynette Kirton of Vandermeer Nursery will discuss tak- ing the mystery out of container garden- ing and perform a demonstration. Visitors welcome. 905-686-1408. ONGOING PICKERING VILLAGE SENIORS’ CLUB. hosts bridge on Saturdays at 7 p.m. at 29 Linton Ave., Ajax. The cost is $10 for an annual membership and 50 cents to play. 905-683-8460. PICKERING VILLAGE SENIORS CLUB. women meet for crafts on Tues- days from roughly 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 29 Linton Ave., Ajax. Bring your own lunch; tea and cookies are served at noon and 2 p.m. If you live in Ajax but don’t drive, a bus picks people up and takes them home. 905-683-8460. H.O.P.E. – Helping Other Parents Every- where Community Support Group. for parents of acting-out teenagers, meets every Thursday night in Oshawa and Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. in Ajax/Pickering. For more information and locations, call 905-239-3577 or visit www.helpingother- parentseverywhere.com. DURHAM STROKE RECOVERY GROUP. meets on Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at Westminster United Church, 1850 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby. New mem- bers and caregivers always welcome. 905-665-4673 (Amy). BID EUCHRE. every Monday from 6:45 to 10 p.m. at the Petticoat Creek Library and Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. W. (between Rosebank Road and Rougemount Drive), Pickering. Hosted by the Rouge Hill Seniors. New members welcome. 905-420-4660, ext. 6302. CARPET BOWLING. every Wednes- day from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Petticoat Creek Library and Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. W. (between Rosebank Road and Rougemount Drive), Pickering. Hosted by the Rouge Hill Seniors. New members welcome. 905-420-4660, ext. 6302. Send your upcoming events to newsroom@ durhamregion.com. At least 14 days notice is required for consideration of their inclusion. Advertising Feature To promote yourself and share your success journey in our next Women in Business feature please contact Donna McNally at 905-683-5110 Ext. 241. Welcome to Women in Business du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Advertising Feature To promote yourself and share your success journey in our next Women in To promote yourself and share your success journey in our next Women in Business feature please contact Donna McNally at 905-683-5110 Ext. 241.Business feature please contact Donna McNally at 905-683-5110 Ext. 241. Welcome to Women in Business Women have come a long way in the working world, from taking over men’s positions during the war to shattering glass ceilings on their way to the top. These days it is not uncommon to fi nd women in positions of power, from managers to CEOs. Many women are also starting their own businesses – creating their own path and living their dreams, fi nding greater success along the way! Nancy Eickmeier From a very young age, Nancy always knew that her life would involve the care of children. Being an only child and raised by a single mother, she had unconditional lovebutwasenchantedwithlargerfamilies with many siblings. Nancy’s first job was in a daycare centre as a young teen, and that was enough to start her career. After college and obtaining her ECE diploma, she went to work in a daycare centre in the City of To ronto and quickly became supervisor of a school based centre. After the birth of her two children, Nancy began a home based daycare that quickly grew to the point where she knew she needed to expand. In 1989, Nancy purchased an existing centre in Ajax, which was the beginning of Helping Hands Daycare. Since then, they have expanded to seven centres over the past 22 years, their 7th location in Whitby opened in Sept 2011. Herstaffisanamazinggroupofindividuals whobringyearsofexperiencetoworkwith them every day.“Friendships are formed, memories are made, we laugh, sometimes cry and marvel at each and every child in our care and how they learn and grow, reaching new milestones.” Nancy continues to make the experience at her day care exceptional for both the children and their parents.“My mother always told me to be whatever I wanted to be, but to be the best that I can possibly be,” says Nancy.“I have never forgotten that and always strive to raise the bar.” Wa tch for some exciting events and a spectacular summer camp program that we will be offering at all our locations. Please drop in for a visit or check out our website for updates and news. For more information, please call (905) 837-8444 or visit www.helpinghandsdaycare.ca Owner - Helping Hands Daycare Kathi Hall A healthy lifestyle is something I have always struggled with. I started my first diet at the age of 10. Over the years, I’d tried just about every diet program going, but each one failed because I could never bring myself to embrace the lifestyle change they required. I had joined many gyms over the years, but never felt comfortable with their atmosphere –or that I was forced to sign a one year contract. Having used diet alone to lose 65 lbs., I decided that I needed to include exercise in my daily life, so that’s what I did for about 3 years. But then my mother became very ill and needed my care. After I moved in with her, I stopped by the local Snap Fitness to get some information. I immediately liked the fact that there were no long term contracts, and the 24-7 access also worked well for my situation. After my mother passed, I found I wanted a new direction for my life. Sharing my love of health and fitness became important to me. I began researching the Snap Franchise, and soon decided to open my own. My husband had grown up in this part of town, and felt that 633 Kingston Road would be a perfect location –so we opened our own Snap Fitness 24/7 in Pickering on December 22, 2008. Ourfocusisonofferingaclean,comfortable community gym, with highly qualified Personal Tr ainers and the industry’s best equipment. Recently, we added “Small” group fitness classes for clients who want the motivation and social atmosphere of a class, without getting lost in the crowd. Over the past 3 years, I’m proud to have shared in the success of many of our clients. Wa tching them embrace a healthy lifestyle, and having them share in these positive changes to their life –this is ultimately my best reward! Owner - Snap Fitness 24/7 Pickering 905-420-5500 pickering@snapfitness.com 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 • Ap r i l 1 1 , 2 0 1 2 12 AP Despite knee injury, school holds spot BraD Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- To see Russ McGib- bon in the state he is now, there is no way he could convince you he is headed to New York in the fall to play baseball for Niagara County Community College. The crutches he is using to get around following ACL reconstruc- tive surgery would warrant skepti- cism. But the situation he is in speaks well of the Thunderwolves pro- gram, a Division 3 junior college in Sanborn, New York, who initial- ly wanted the Pickering resident to join their program in time for the 2011-2012 academic year. But he injured his knee playing around in the backyard in July of last year, had it scoped for a meniscus tear short- ly after, and then ACL surgery fol- lowed in January. Niagara showed their loyalty by sticking by him and didn’t with- draw their offer. “They’ve really been good about it, for sure,” says McGibbon, appre- ciatively. The 19 year old started playing baseball at the age of four, mov- ing to t-ball and then selects for a couple of seasons before joining the Pickering Red Sox rep program. Things really started to take off for him after joining the Ontario Pros- pects, an elite travel team program developed by former major leagu- ers Rob and Rich Butler. It was after joining the Ontario Prospects program and playing in some showcase tournaments in the United States that McGibbon began to entertain thoughts about heading south for academics and athletics. “Before Prospects I played both hockey and baseball competitively and then I decided to go with base- ball full time. I joined Prospects and quit hockey,” he says. His baseball resume began to build in an impressive fashion. Among the highlights, the Pine Ridge Secondary School gradu- ate was the starting second base- man for Team Toronto at the 2008 Ontario Summer Games in Otta- wa, and last year played at the Rog- ers Centre for the Ontario All-Stars against another provincial team as well as one from Quebec. In the classroom, he was on the honour roll in Grades 10 and 11. When it came time to look at the next step, he had eight schools show an interest, narrowing it down to two or three. “I was looking at a team that has a good track record and sends a lot of kids to higher schools, or getting drafted,” he says of the criteria that was important to him in the selec- tion process. “Niagara really looked like they had a good track record sending kids to Canisius and Niag- ara (University). That came into effect and it looked like a good fit.” Both Canisius and Niagara are Division 1 schools, which he hopes to join after his two-year junior college experience, where he will study sports management. The knee injury that has sidelined him for the academic year has allowed him to take some online courses offered by Niagara. McGibbon felt going the junior college route would best prepare him for a shot at a Division 1 pack- age in a couple of years. “If you go Division 1 you’re not going to start right away because there are so many seniors that are better than you,” he says. “I think junior college is the way to go, one or two years there and hopefully go Division 1.” 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 • Ap r i l 1 1 , 2 0 1 2 13 AP BaseBall Niagara stands by McGibbon Wins gold in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles PICKERING -- After training, liv- ing and completing high school in British Columbia, Pickering’s Nyl Yakura is back home to continue his badminton training. He finished last year with a strong fourth-place finish in boy’s doubles at the Youth Common- wealth Games, competed at the world junior championships in both individual and team events and ended with a bronze in men’s doubles at the Moncton Interna- tional. 2012 started on a good note, as he reached the quarter-finals in both men’s singles and men’s doubles at the senior national championships in Calgary. With that, he was selected to represent Canada at the Thomas Cup pre- liminaries in Los Angeles, win- ning bronze after beating Bra- zil. Next was the U19 provincial championships at Humber Col- lege where Yakura won gold in all three disciplines: singles, doubles and mixed doubles. At the senior provincial cham- pionships at Humber College, Yakura participated in men’s sin- gles, men’s doubles (partnered with Andika Yong of Markham) and mixed doubles (with Brittney Tam). Yakura had a busy final day of competition, advancing to the finals in all three. It started with men’s singles fac- ing Nathan Lee (21) of Markham, with Yakura winninh the match 21-15, 21-8. In mixed doubles, the final was against a well-estab- lished pair of international play- ers from Markham, brother/sister team Fiona and Tommy McKee. It took three games before Yakura/ Tam won 17-21, 21-14, 21-15. The team made badminton history in the province as the youngest pair to ever win the senior provincial championships in mixed dou- bles. The last match of the day, men’s doubles, was against Ruben and Him Lam. Again it went to three games, with Yakura/Yong winning 21-19, 13-21, 21-19, completing the triple crown of gold medals. Next it’s off to the Peru Inter- national followed by the junior U19 national championships in Moncton. Yakura is hoping all of the preparation will lead him to the 2015 Pan-American Games in Toronto, and 2016 Olympics in Brazil. BaDminton Yakura pulls off triple crown of medals at provincials Nyl yaKuRa Jason lieBregts / metrolanD PICKERING -- Russ McGibbon will be attending Niagara County Community College, a Division 3 junior college in Sanborn, New york, to play baseball beginning in the fall. 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 • Ap r i l 1 1 , 2 0 1 2 14 AP APRIL 11, 2012 We dnesday Flyers If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6:30 Sat. 9 - 1:00 Yo ur Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. Carrier of the We ek Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. SAVE TIME, SAVE MONEY View Flyers/Coupons At 279 Kingston Rd. E.Ajax 260 Kingston Rd. E.Ajax (in Home Depot) 1105 Kingston Rd. Pickering (in Home Depot) 255 Salem Rd. S. 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Glody has received dinner vouchers compliments of McDonald’s, Subway and Boston Pizza. Hockey Generals stuck in the middle again oshawa nets centre Michael Dal colle in first round Brian Mcnair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- The Oshawa Generals are making a habit of drafting two- way centremen with strong leader- ship potential in the first round. The latest to fit the bill is Vaughan’s Michael Dal Colle, whom the Gen- erals scooped up with the seventh overall pick in the 2012 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection on Saturday, marking the fourth straight year the team has taken a pivot with their first pick. “You want to build through the middle,” reasoned general manag- er Chris DePiero shortly after mak- ing the selection. “It’ll force us to make some decisions in terms of positioning, but it’s the old adage, when you have an opportunity to get the best player, we’ll figure it out as time goes on. He was the best player available for us.” With the likely return of captain Boone Jenner, Scott Laughton and Cole Cassels, the previous three first-rounders, the Generals do indeed figure to be strong down the middle next season, which may force Dal Colle to start his OHL career on the wing. Wherever he is, it’s expected Dal Colle will make a contribution right away, especially if he adds a little more meat to his six-foot-two, 170- pound frame. “I think I can definitely put the puck in the net,” said Dal Colle, who did so 44 times in 42 games as captain of his Vaughan Kings minor midget AAA team this past season. “I’m offensive minded, but at the same time I’m good defensively too, I think. The adjustment next year, I guess I’m going to have to put on some weight and get stron- ger.” Dal Colle, who also had 34 assists during the season, shone at the annual OHL Cup showcase tour- nament, finishing third in scoring with 11 points, including four goals, in five games. With that kind of offensive poten- tial, Dal Colle was too much to pass up on when it came to decide between him and defenceman Jacob Middleton, the other play- er rumoured to be of interest, and who went next to the Owen Sound Attack. “You have that gut feel as a staff ... I’ve met with both kids, both fam- ilies, great people, but for us with Michael we felt more comfort- able with,” explained DePiero, who believes there’s a more pressing need up front than on the back end heading into next season. “Certainly from a character standpoint, he’s just a great kid,” DePiero added. “He’s a big strong kid who’s going to get bigger, who scores goals. His hockey instincts and hockey savvy are very, very good. I just think he’s one of those prototypical big men that can play the game and play the game well.” Without his own picks for the second and third rounds, DePiero had to wait till the end of the third round, 63rd overall, to use a pick acquired from London to select Owen McDade, another centre, who put up 26-29-55 stats in 36 games with Ottawa Valley this sea- son. In the fourth round, 79th overall, the Generals grabbed yet anoth- er centre, Joe Manchurek from the Sun County Panthers, who had 28-29-57 numbers in 45 games. A triplet, Manchurek continued to watch the draft with interest as one brother, Robbie, was taken in the ninth round by Kitchener, and the other, Mark, was passed over. With the expectation of see- ing Matt Petgrave, Geoffrey Schemitsch, Colin Suellentrop, Josh Brown and Chris Carlisle all back on the blue-line for next sea- son, DePiero didn’t address that need until the sixth round, when he took both Kelly Sumers from Otta- wa Valley and Stephen Desrocher from the OHL Cup champion Mis- sissauga Rebels. Of interest, though, he took a flier in the 14th round on defenceman James De Haas, a 1994-born player, making him two years older than most in the draft. He spent the past season with the OJHL’s Toronto Lakeshore Patriots and is ranked as a prospect for the upcoming NHL draft. Brian Mcnair / MetrolanD OSHAWA -- Oshawa Generals GM Chris DePiero welcomed 2012 first-round pick Michael Dal Colle to the General Motors Centre shortly after he was drafted seventh overall on Saturday. Shore selected by Belleville Bulls AJAX -- It was a fairly quiet day for members of the Ajax-Pickering Raiders during the Ontario Hockey League draft on Saturday. The only player from the Triple-A roster to get selected was Trent Shore, who was taken in the 12th round by the Belleville Bulls. According to the OHL Media Guide, Shore, a defenceman, had 0-5-5 point totals and 22 penalty minutes in 32 games this season. BaSketBall Mutombo closes Western Carolina career in style CULLOWHEE, N.C. -- Western Carolina redshirt senior men’s bas- ketball player Harouna Mutombo was selected to the 2011-12 Univer- sity Division All-State Men’s Bas- ketball team by the North Caro- lina Collegiate Sports Information Association (NCCSIA). Mutombo, a Pickering native, was named to the second team by the group after helping guide the Cata- mounts to 17 victories on the sea- son and a runner-up finish in the Southern Conference champion- ship final. Ten players representing eight dif- ferent North Carolina universities were named to the 2011-12 NCCSIA University Division All-State teams. Nominees for the annual awards were submitted by North Carolina sports information professionals with NCCSIA members voting on the 10-member team, naming four squads between men and women in both the college and university (NCAA Division I) levels. The honour is the second of Mutombo’s career as he garnered first team All-State accolades fol- lowing his SoCon freshman of the year campaign in 2008-09. This season Mutombo led the Catamounts with a 13.9 point and 5.9 rebounds per game average during the 2011-12 season, start- ing 31 of the 35 games. His points per game ranked him 11th in the SoCon. Mutombo finishes his WCU career with 1,578 career points and 684 career rebounds as a swing guard and small forward for the Catamounts. All told, Mutombo played in 132 of the 133 possible games over his four-year career, averaging 28.9 minutes per game. 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 • Ap r i l 1 1 , 2 0 1 2 15 AP TODAYONLY! ONLY50UNITSAVAILABLEONEDAYSALE! 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One week earlier, they defeated this same team 1-0 to set the stage for the series- clinching victory. Game 2 signified the end to an outstand- ing season by this group of young men as they enjoyed on ice success rebound- ing from a five-win season a year ago to a 17-win season this year in their all-impor- tant OHL draft year. The last time this team enjoyed success was in 2005 when only three current members of the squad suit- ed up for the team and ironically, three of their teammates played for the team they defeated last night. The game was significant in many ways, but certainly for this group of young men it was a culmination of a lot of hard work and dedication since tryouts last April. The team also made the playoffs for the first time in three years only to lose to one of the top teams in the province, the York-Simcoe Express, in their first round. The boys regrouped and played the South Central Coyotes, beating them two games straight followed by a bye to the final ver- sus their friendly rivals Markham Waxers. “It’s been a great season for these boys, they had to learn how to win again, to play as a team, and to work hard,” said coach Sal Caggiula. This team had its share of adversity when two players were seriously injured on Labour Day weekend and were out for the season, however, the coach was able to pick up two players to help fill the void and keep the boys focused on their mission. The team’s improvement didn’t go unno- ticed by OHL and OHA scouts as well as their opponents as they went on to claim third place in their division. Several boys have had an opportunity to impress and look forward to the OHL draft on April 7. 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Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or (905)686-0841 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS ALL PERSONS having claims against the Estate of Norman William Sowerby, late of the City of Pickering, who died on March 30, 2012 are HEREBY NOTIFIED to send in to the undersigned by May 2, 2012 full particulars of their claims, after which date the estate will be distributed. Dated at Ajax April 10, 2012 FODEN & DOUCETTE, LLP Solicitors for the Estate Trustees 555 Kingston Road West, 2nd Floor, Ajax, Ontario, L1S 6M1 T: 905-428-8200 x 23; F: 905-428-8666 PRAYER TO ST. JUDE May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred heart of Jesus pray for us, St. Jude worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude helper of the hopeless pray for us. 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PUBLIC AUCTION SALE Sat., Apr. 15th - 1:pm, Preview 12: Noon QUALITY HOTEL (Formerly Holiday Inn) 1011 Bloor St. E., 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 *Art *Jewellery *Estate coins & bank notes *Collectibles *Furniture *Electronics *Bedding *Estate items *Home decor *Giftware Information, terms, details & photos at: www.auctioneer.ca AUCTION DEPOT CANADA BRIGHTON ESTATE AUCTIONS Antique & Collectors Auction Sunday, April 15 - Preview 9:00 a.m. Auction 10:00 a.m. Weather Permitting - auction to start outside at 10:00 am to include Furniture; Garden Tools; Large Amount of Job Lots; Box Lot of Books; Pictures; Frames and large amount of assorted items. Starting at 11:00 am inside - A large auction of antiques and collector's items to included Royal Crown Derby Animals; Royal Crown Derby "Imari" Pattern; Crown Derby "Mikado" Dinner Service; Collection of Oil Lamps; Sterling & Silver Plate; Numerous Oriental Items to include Porcelain; Early English Porcelain; Continental Porcelain; Staffordshire; Early Glass; Numerous Oil Paintings, Large number of Water- colours; Prints; Estate Jewellery & Oriental Carpets. Indoor Yard Sale: Sunday @ 9:30 a.m David Simmons: Auctioneer & Appraiser Looking for quality estates or single items for upcoming auctions www.brightonestateauctions.com Phone 1-613-475-6223 101 Applewood Drive, Brighton, Ont. K0K 1H0 PUBLIC AUCTION SALE Sat., Apr. 14th - 1:pm, Preview 12: Noon Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax 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 *Art *Jewellery *Estate coins & bank notes *Collectibles *Furniture *Electronics *Bedding *Estate items *Home decor *Giftware Information, terms, details & photos at: www.auctioneer.ca AUCTION DEPOT CANADA MacGREGOR AUCTIONS Sunday April 15, 2012 -- 9:30 am Auction features: the 1st of 3 Estate Sales including: Wingback Chairs/Couches, Kitchen Set, Parlour Tables, Book Shelves, Stools, Dressers, Oil Lamps, Shades, Washstand, Settee, Patio Sets, Pictures, Old Bowls, Microwave, Kitchen Contents, Gas Mower, Kitchen & Country Collkectibles, Glass & China, Deer Mount, Fish Mount, Leather Coats, Orbital Sander, Cut off Saw, Ladder, Birdbaths, Planters, Guitar, Washboards, Bikes, Wheelchair, Walker, Misc Tools. Large Selection of Articles Packed by the Family. Treasures To Be Found The Day of Auction. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (10% buyers premium) see: www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com MacGREGOR AUCTIONSLocated in Orono at Silvanus Gardens. Take 115/35 Hwy to Orono, Exit at Main St. (Exit 17).Follow signs to Mill Pond Rd.905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 75 International Blvd Toronto ON M9C 5K6 Tel. 416 242-3560 www.maynards.com Sale Conducted by PUBLIC AUCTION COLONY HOLLAND LUMBER (NATIONALLY FRANCHISED LUMBER STORE) AUCTIONS | LIQUIDATIONS | APPRAISALS Date: THURS, APR 19TH @ 10AM Preview: Wednesday, Apr. 18 from 9am-5pm Place: 1277 Wilson Rd. 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They now will be holding the completion of theirAnnual Good Friday sale on Friday April 13 at 6pm in conjunction with their Regular Friday night sale that starts at 4:30pm Located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd 4 Completion of Annual Good Friday Sale April 13th at 6pmPartial Listing only see website for complete listing: Selling a good selection of antiques and collectables - 4 section oak leaded glass barristers bookcase - Oak side by side china cabinet with carved lion heads - 10pc Berkey & Gay Furniture walnut dining room set - walnut sideboard - round oak º cut tilt top dining table - Howard Miller Grandfather clock - flat to wall cupboards - HA Birch painting - kneeling bench - parlor chairs - Victrola gramophone - fire screen - oak barometer- watches(ladies Rolex Oyster Tudor, Oyster Military by Rolex, Omega, Waltham, pocket, wrist, etc) - Moorecroft - hanging light - Chinese cabinet - Banquet lamp - Carnival glass punch bowl set - fountain pens - White Rose double sided porcelain sign - oak side boards - cherry bedroom set - oak dresser and mirror - china cabinets - Royal Doulton and Hummel and Beswick figurines - gold, silver, sterling jewelry - qty of money (paper, proof and mint sets) - Roland Digital 1300E piano - walnut drop front china cabinet - 8pc Italian dining room set - 37" Toshiba flat screen LCD TV Regular Friday Night sale at 4:30pm Selling the Contents of a Toronto Home plus others - king size bedroom set - king size box spring and mattress - brown leather reclining chesterfield and chair - wood kitchen table and chairs - patio table sets - model sailboat - lateral file cabinets - qty of kitchen cabinets - qty of new oak cupboard doors - Selling a large qty of fishing gear and hunting accessories - Stihl MS 250,024 and 170 chainsaws - NuSteel 2pc roll away cabinet - qty of hand tools - Ryobi 10" radial arm saw - Delta 16" scroll saw - Craftsman router and table - CII 14" bandsaw - sand blaster - elec cement mixer - alum extension ladders - Dewalt 12" planer - blacksmith tools - Napoleon Prestige (nat gas) BBQ - 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 Waddingtons.ca/Cobourg Inuit Arts & General Estate Auction 9 Elgin Street East, Cobourg, ON Saturday, April 14, 2012 Preview @ 9:30 a.m. Auction starting at 11:00 a.m. Soapstone, bone, ivory & hard stone Inuit carvings from areas such as Cape Dorset, Povungnituk, Baker Lake and prints from Cape Dorset. General Estate to include: Royal Doulton figures, Chinese heavily carved chest, Limoges dinner set, Roseville pottery, American pottery, Late Victorian Jacobean style walnut double pedestal desk, Jasperware, Wedgwood, Dresden style figures, Asian ceramics, Quimper pottery, dome clock, gilt mirrors, dining suites, breakfront book case, gilt demi loom table, wingback chairs, sofas, hand knotted rugs & much more. Watch the website for updates & photos. For further details contact us at 905-373-0501 or pn@waddingtons.ca Canteen powered by The Buttermilk Café 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 WEDNESDAY, April 18th • 4:30pm H A U C T I O N S A L E H of Furniture, Antiques & Collectibles for a North York Estate, Selling at NEIL BACON AUCTIONS Ltd, 1 km. West of Utica To Include: 3pc Chesterfield suite, dining room suite, bedroom suite, appliances, cof- fee and end tables, chests, lamps, prints, stereo equipment, quantity of collectables and glassware, jewelry, coins, garden tools, bikes, plus many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 HAYDON AUCTION BARN Midway between Bowmanville & Blackstock, just east of Durham #57Rare Coin & Currency Auction Sunday April 15th - 12 NoonViewing from 10:30 am Over 250 Lots Rare Coins and Currency. Canada, USA and World. Lots of Silver, Paper Money, Certified Coins, Notes, Tokens & More. Many High Grades and Key Dates. High- lights include a 1947 ML Canadian Silver $1 (MS63), 1858 Canadian Silver 20 Cents (VF30), 1871H Canadian Silver 25 Cents (VF30) and Lots More. Items to Satisfy both the Novice and Advanced Collector.FREE DRAW FOR A GOLD COIN - VALUE $100 See Website for Details and Full Coin Listwww.haydonauctionbarn.com 2498 Concession Rd. 8, Haydon Rod Smith - Auctioneer (905) 263-4402 Antiques, Furniture and Collectibles Auction from Local Estates in Markham, Port Perry, and Uxbridge APRIL 14, 2012 10:00 AM Van Haven Sales Arena 720 Davis Drive, Uxbridge GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538, 800-654-4647 416-518-6401 Details & photos garyhillauctions.ca MILITARIA AUCTIONSUN.APR. 22nd @ 10:00 amKIRKFIELD LIONS HALL HWY. #48, KIRKFIELD, ON Visit:www.macmillanauctions.com for listings, pictures & upcoming auctions Jim MacMillan - Auctioneer 705-374-5511 The family of the late Ken Booker, wish to express our sincere thanks to our church family D.F.U.C., friends, neighbours for cards, flowers, food, visits, e-mails, phone calls and prayers; the members of the Toronto R.C.M.P. Veterans Association, as well as members from out of town; active members from the Toronto East Detachment for their attendance and participation in the forming the honour guard; Reverend Jeff Doucette for officiating and providing the special music; Dunbarton-Fairport U.C. W. for the lovely lunch served following the service. Sincere thanks and appreciation. Ethel, Scott, Russ and Allison and families. GILLAN: Elizabeth Deuchars Keddie (Ret. Registered Nurse). passed peacefully at Leacock Care Centre in Orillia on Wednesday April 4, 2012 in her 85th year. Elizabeth, predeceased by her husband William, will be sadly missed by her daughters Catherine Graham and Alexandra Gillan and their husbands Edward Graham and Del Field, by her son Rodger Gillan and his wife Elizabeth Waldman, by her sister Jessie Lawson and by her nieces and nephews in Scotland, New Zealand, the United States and Canada. Elizabeth is predeceased by her brothers David and James Rodger. The family will receive friends at the DOOLITTLE CHAPEL OF CARSON FUNERAL HOMES, 54 Coldwater St. E. Orillia, (705) 326-3595 on the morning of Wednesday April 11, 2012 from 10 o’clock until the time of the Funeral Services in the chapel at 11 o’clock. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army and would be appreciated by the family in lieu of flowers. Online Messages of Condolence are welcome at www.CarsonFuneralHomes.com A Memorial Tree will be planted by the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes MAC ISAAC, Lionel - Suddenly at Peterbo- rough Regional Hospital on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at the age of 58 years. Loving father of Meredith (Larry), Josh and Zach (Stephanie). Proud Papa of Mitchell, Dylan, Faith, Cameron and Trinity. Survived by his mother Vera, two sisters and four brothers. Prede- ceased by his father, Martin (2009) and by his brother Marty who died just 2 days before Lionel. Sadly missed by his beloved cat Buttons. Fondly remembered by his extended family and friends. Visitation will be held at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax 905-428-8488 on Thursday, April 12 from 12 noon - 1:00 pm. A Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel of the Funeral Home at 1:00 pm. Cremation to follow. Lionel will be laid to rest at a later date with his father back home in Cape Breton. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. A Guest Book may be signed on-line at www.mceachniefuneral.ca BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling antique and modern tools collected over 50 years of carpentry business of the late Gerald Kelly at:14260 Old Scugog Rd.,Blackstock SAT., APR. 14, 2012 @ 10:30 am • 10' Alum. break • 8' Steel break • Hydraulic pipe bender • 15" planer • 12" Table saw • 8" Table saw • Band saw • Drill press • 8N Ford tractor w/2 furrow plough, good tires & paint • 2003 Ford 150 truck, heavy duty frame, 149000km, ex. cond., as is • Flat bed single axle tilt trailer • Chisel sharpener • Anvil • Antique & modern planes • Barn jacks, various sizes & types • Electric hand tools • Axe & shovel handles • Tool chests, cupboards, storage bins • 5' Horst articulating blade, used 3 times • Arc & Mig welder AUCTIONEER: Bruce Kellett(705)328-2185 or (905)986-4447 Check our website for details and photos: www.kellettauctions.fcwhost.com/web TEPER, Glenda Gail - Passed away peacefully on Monday April 9th, 2012 from a long illness. Glenda Teper, loving wife of Rick, beloved mother of Suzanne, Sarah, & Matthew, Grama G of Kaylyn, Brayden, Ryder, Kennedy, & Presley. Daughter of Glenn & Mary Danzey. Sister of Susan Andrews (Dave), John Danzey (Cinder). Glenda will be sadly missed by her many family & friends. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, (Ajax), 905-428-8488 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm on Thursday, April 12, 2012 and a Funeral Service will be held at the Christian Life Centre, 1030 Ravenscroft Rd. Ajax at 11 am Friday, April 13, 2012. Interment Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family has requested donations to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca GRUNERT, Margarete Elisabeth - Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Port Perry, on Friday, April 6th, 2012, in her 93rd year. Loving mother to Karen (Jim). Devoted grandmother to James MacGregor and great-grandmother to Clarity. She will be fondly remembered by her extended family in Germany. The family would like to thank the staff of the Port Perry Villa and the staff at Lakeridge Health Port Perry for their care. Family and friends will be received at the LOW & LOW FUNERAL HOME, 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry, 905-985-7331, for a memorial service on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place. In Margarete's memory, donations to be made in lieu of flowers to The Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.lowandlow.ca BANNAN, Peter - Passed peacefully at the Ajax/Pickering Hospital on Saturday April 7th, 2012 at the age of 79. Peter was the beloved husband of Alice and loving father of Karen (Mel Hennessy) and Lori (Rick Wilson). Dear Grandpa of Jeff, Lindsey and Kaitlin. He will be lovingly remembered by the rest of his family and friends. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Thursday April 12th from 1 pm until the time of service in the chapel at 2 pm. If desired donations in memory of Peter may be made to the Lakeridge Health Oshawa Cancer Clinic. WOODALL, Evelyn "Lynn" - Peacefully after a long period of declining health, in her 94th year. Predeceased by her loving husband John (Jack). Survived by her children Patricia (Terry), David, and Scott (Anne), 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and a private family memorial will be held at a later date. 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