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RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND FILE PHOTO Pickering councillor ouster fails Councillors outvoted in bid to remove Doug Dickerson from Veridian board after guilty plea MOYA DILLON mdillon@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Councillor Doug Dickerson, recently fined under the Municipal Elec- tions Act, will continue to serve as deputy mayor of Pickering and chairman of the Veridian board after a motion to remove him from both positions was voted down. At a raucous council meeting on Sept. 16, several residents outlined their concerns about the councillor, who pleaded guilty to two contraventions of the Municipal Elec- tions Act on July 19. The charges, stemming from the 2010 election, included filing an inaccurate financial statement, which included a pur- chase of nearly $15,000 in alcohol that was not used during the campaign and an $11,550 payment to his common-law wife, and exceeding the campaign spending limit by nearly $3,000. A judge ordered Coun. Dickerson to pay $17,500 in fines and return nearly $30,000 to the City, but allowed him to keep his council seat. “Doug Dickerson of his own admission has pleaded guilty, the question is what is council going to do now, are you going to back up Coun. Dickerson and make it seem as though it’s business as usual?” asked resident Mike Borie. See DICKERSON page 5 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 • Se p t e m b e r 1 8 , 2 0 1 3 2 AP 1-866-317-6251 Link minimum wage with inflation: Ontario chamber Predictable and not a ‘knee-jerk reaction’ KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Future increases to the mini- mum wage should be tied to the rate of inflation, says the Ontario Chamber of Com- merce. That would make it fair and predictable for businesses, Josh Hjartarson, vice-president of policy for the OCC, said during a confer- ence call with the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce Wednesday. “Business has been frustrated in the last 10 years or so. The process around the minimum wage has been unpredictable,” Mr. Hjartarson added. “We came up with a proposal to have it linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). There’s transparency, de- politicalization, predictable.” The minimum wage in Ontario is $10.25 an hour and hasn’t been increased since March 31, 2010. The Oshawa chamber is on board with the OCC, said Bob Malcolmson. “We’re not recommending a dollar amount, but the process. It’s a fair and open process. It’s good for business so they have a process rather than a knee-jerk reaction,” Mr. Malcolmson, CEO and general manager of the Greater Oshawa chamber, added. Tying any minimum wage increase with the CPI is the OCC’s preferred method. The second method would be to set up an advisory board with an equal number of employer and employee representatives, and a neutral chairman. The board would recommend an increase to the provincial government. 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When the Province set up the advisory board, Deena Ladd of the Workers’ Action Centre, a non-profit workers’ collective, said, “We’re pleased we’re moving from an ad hoc, political-whim-of-the-moment decision-making process to a set of princi- ples. “Ontarians want a minimum wage that is also based on a set of standards that will lift them out of poverty and will be fair,” she added. Mr. Hjartarson said when the OCC pre- sented its proposal to the government panel, they were “fairly receptive. They were very, very keen to hear from businesses.” Currently, the minimum wage is set by the government when it feels the need to change the rate. The OCC is proposing to increase the rate on July 1, 2014, based on the CPI of 2013. Future wage increases would be done every two years. Going with an ad hoc approach to increas- ing the minimum wage “we don’t think that works. A large, one-off (increase) doesn’t work. It’s detrimental to business,” Mr. Hjar- tarson noted. 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If you as a council continue to honour him with designations as deputy mayor and chair of the Veridian board you are complic- it with him and the misconduct he dis- plays.” Mr. Steele’s statements were met with loud applause and cheering, a breach of decorum not usually allowed in the council chamber. The vocal crowd was out in support of a motion put forward by Coun. Bill McLean, seconded by Coun. Jennifer O’Connell, seeking to remove Coun. Dickerson from those two posi- tions. “The public expects and demands that we as councillors hold ourselves in a much higher standard,” Coun. McLean said during debate on the motion, for which Coun. Dickerson excused himself from the chamber. He invoked the Council Code of Con- duct, approved by council in 2012, which states in part “members are committed to performing their duties of office and arranging their private affairs in a man- ner that promotes public confidence in the integrity of each member and respect for council as a whole.” “This motion is the first real test as to whether we are serious about account- ability and transparency and the ability of council as a whole to hold ourselves accountable for our actions and that of our colleagues,” Coun. McLean contin- ued. “If this council does not take some action then the message to other politi- cians is very clear that they can get away without being accountable. It will equal- ly be clear to the taxpayers that politi- cians are held to a different standard and have a sense of entitlement and immu- nity.” Coun. David Pickles, who put forward the Code of Conduct last year, disagreed, saying the matter had already been set- tled in the courts, and therefore was out of council’s hands. “That independent process unfolded, people have the right to the rule of law, they have the right to have their day in court and to a fair, unbiased, transparent process,” he said. “I don’t think we should be sitting here this evening second-guessing what that legal process was. We’re talking about democracy.” The motion was lost on a tie in a record- ed vote. Voting against removing Coun. Dickerson from the posts were Mayor David Ryan, Coun. Kevin Ashe and Coun. Pickles. Voting in favour of removing him were Coun. McLean, O’Connell and Peter Rodrigues. The decision prompted jeers from the crowd and cries of “outra- geous” and “disgusting.” When Coun. Dickerson returned to the chamber he addressed the motion although it had already been dealt with, something other councillors have been censured for in the past, which prompt- ed Coun. McLean, O’Connell and Rodri- gues to abruptly leave the meeting in protest. “In bringing this motion forward tonight the mover and seconder have demonstrated a lack of respect, most of all for our judicial process,” Coun. Dick- erson said, noting Coun. McLean espe- cially, as a retired police officer and member of the Police Services Board, should understand the judicial process. Coun. Dickerson said it “calls into ques- tion his competence to sit on that board any longer. “What’s disrespectful is that Coun. McLean and O’Connell do not accept the judge’s ruling because it’s not to their lik- ing. I have accepted the findings, made my apologies, learned from my mistakes, repaid the City any monies owed and have moved on.” Dickerson survives vote to have him kicked off Veridian board DICKERSON from page 1 PICKERING -- Elieen Higdon addressed council regarding the fact that Councillor Doug Dickerson will get to maintain his position after pleading guilty to violating the Municipal Elections Act. sabrina byrnes / metroland A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication PHONE 905-579-4400 CLASSIFIEDS 905-576-9335 DISTRIBUTION 905-579-4407 GENERAL FAX 905-576-2238 NEWS FAX 905-579-1809 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 6N8 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, SNA. 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All content copyright Editorial &&& Opinions e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up 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 Mike Johnston Managing Editor Terry Fox Day It’s time to tie minimum wage to inflation rate The Ontario government, which is consulting on ways to set the minimum wage, would be advised to listen to the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. After studying the issue, the chamber, which represents businesses across Ontar- io, suggests the best way to set the mini- mum wage, now at $10.25 an hour, is to tie it to the province’s inflation rate, or con- sumer price index. If the cost of living goes up, the minimum wage would too. (The 2012 CPI was 1.4 per cent.) The chamber recommends starting this in July 2014, based on the 2013 cost of living, and then update the wage every two years. Using the cost of living, the chamber argues, is predictable, transparent and fair. Businesses of all sizes would know if an increase is coming and what exactly it would be, allowing them to plan, according to the Ontario organization. Everyone will know how and when the minimum wage is set and there are no politics involved, the chamber argues. Currently, the minimum wage is set by the government when it feels the need to change the rate. The last increase came in 2010. Ontario’s minimum is slightly above the Canadian average of $10.20. In July, the provincial government set up the Minimum Wage Advisory Panel, which is examining the current minimum wage policy and will provide advice on how to determine the minimum wage in the future. It’s to issue its recommendations this winter. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s proposal deserves to be supported as it will provide stability to businesses and work- ers, much needed in our troubled econom- ic times. Businesses could plan for any changes and manage growth and invest- ment accordingly. The idea also takes the politics out of the debate which is essential to a transparent process. The government of the day would not be able to use a minimum wage hike like a carrot before an election. Across Canada, the Yukon and Nova Scotia use inflation to set their minimum wages annually. Five other provinces have independent boards set up to make recom- mendations to the governments. The Ontario chamber is right. Ontario needs to join the Yukon and Nova Scotia in using CPI to set the minimum wage. How- ever, this should be done every year to pro- vide a fairer, more stable base for workers and businesses. -- Metroland Media Group Ltd., Durham Region Division Terry’s legacy must endure This past Sunday was one of the more important days of the year to me and my fam- ily. Terry Fox Day. We have lost too many people to cancer, including my mom and nephew, so rain or shine, every year, we get up early on a Sunday and join the thousands of other people who run in Terry’s memory. Terry Fox is the one person I think of when the word hero is mentioned. What he did running a marathon a day for 143 days before cancer took his life will always be an inspiration to me. When my kids were young- er and it started raining during the annual run, and they wanted to quit, I quickly reminded them there was no quit in Terry. He ran in rain and cold. So on Sunday, with my wife at work and my two older sons in university, my youngest son and I made our way to the Bowmanville run only to notice instantly the lack of peo- ple taking part this year. Normally, you can’t move in the parking lot at Memorial Park but this year was very different. I had two or three people mention to me the crowd was smaller than in previous years. I was hoping our little run in Bowmanville was the exception and not the rule but I later heard some runs in Ontario and Nova Scotia where cancelled this year because of a lack of volunteers. That comes on the heels of runs having already been cancelled in other Ontario cities such as Niagara and Windsor. One day, when cancer is beaten, there won’t be a monetary need for the Terry Fox Run. It might be held to remember the young man who captured the heart of our country but donating and collecting pledges won’t be necessary. But until then, cancer continues to be a scourge that is killing too many people too soon in life. Great strides have been made but there is still a need for every penny that can be raised. I hope this year’s event is just a blip and more people come out next year. If you do, say hi. Managing editor Mike Johnston felt bad for the young man walking behind the elephant pushing a wheelbarrow in Sunday’s walk. Hospital merger talks a concern for residents To the editor: The ongoing talks about a possible merger of the Rouge Valley Health System, of which the Ajax Pickering Hospital is a part, with the Scar- borough Hospital should be of great concern to the citizens of west Durham. Somewhere along the line, what started out as an exercise to look at integrating some services in the Scarbor- ough community has morphed into merger talks. The last merger occurred in 1998, and at that time Ajax Pickering was merged with Scar- borough Centenary to form RVHS and at the same time Whitby lost its hospital. It is only in the last couple of years that Ajax-Pickering has regained some sense of almost being an equal partner in the marriage. The proposed merger of three Toronto hos- pitals with a lone Durham hospital needs to be looked at very carefully by Durham residents and elected officials. Citizens of Ajax, Pickering and Whitby need to be assured that our hospi- tal will be an equal partner in any merger and allowed to thrive and grow to meet the increas- ing demands of one of the fastest growing areas in the province. To view a letter the Friends of the Ajax Pickering Hospital sent a letter to the Minis- ter of Health and Long Term Care, requesting certain assurances should a merger take place visit www.friendsofaph.ca. People need to get involved and make their voices heard. Walter Donaldson Ajax This sudden silence simply snuck up There is nothing as unsettlingly, unnatu- rally quiet as a home suddenly devoid of children. At most parenting milestones -- the sleep- less weeks of infancy, the terrible twos, the alienation of adolescence -- I have been the recipient of advice and forewarning, some- times welcome sometimes not, from those who have gone before me. ‘Just wait until they start walking!’, ‘Just wait until they start driving!’, ‘Just wait until they start dating!’ Often there was truth in what was being offered and sometimes such admonitions helped us adjust to new parental challeng- es. However, the hardest transition I have ever had to make in my role as a father is suddenly upon me and I can’t, for the life of me, remember anyone, ever warning me about it. ‘Just wait until they leave!’ In retrospect, I am sure there must have been voices crying that message in the wil- derness but, like most parents, it was never anything I remotely wanted to contemplate and therefore turned a deaf ear to. A house without kids. This one snuck up on me. But when it hit, it hit with the force of an earthquake. The second and last of my boys left the house for university two weeks ago and the ground beneath my feet is still shifting. When number one son made his exit a couple of years ago, it was painful, no ques- tion, and I still miss him on a daily basis. But his absence, thankfully, was buffered by the remainder of his brother and my then wife. There were still familiar, loving bodies and voices in this house to moor myself to. Even when Suzanne made her departure a year ago, the sudden and painfully conspicu- ous loss of a person I had spent the past 26 years with, was tempered by the precious presence of my second born. There was still another set of feet tramping down to break- fast, another pile of books to be moved off the dinner table, another voice echoing my ‘Goodnight’ from down the hall. Now, the stillness is sepulchral. There are undeniable benefits, of course, to living alone. I am suddenly awash in unspent grocery money. The house stays neat for ridiculously long periods of time and I have taken an inexplicable and admit- tedly odd liking to sitting on the toilet with the door open. Just because I can. But this is poor recompense for suddenly living in a monastery. Meals are the hardest. I’ve never taken much pleasure in food unshared. Whenev- er I have had to eat alone in a restaurant I have always been sure to bring a book along so that I might at least find diversion in its pages and not suffer the pitiable looks from those around me dining in proper compa- ny. And I liked the preparation of a meal. I enjoyed having someone to cook for, some- one to whom I could pose the delightful question: ‘Hey, what shall we eat tonight?’ Meals now are quick and pragmatic. An apple or banana, smoked oysters and a pack of crackers, raw veggies dipped in hum- mus...healthy, efficient eating, done quickly enough to avoid conscious awareness of my singularity. You can run but you can’t hide. This feels like the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. It’s what comes, I suppose from investing so much of your joy, of your very being in your children and family. Still, had I to do it over again, I would not change a thing. For all of its pain, it feels right. And I know there is light at the end of the tunnel. I understand now that, although I am by myself in this house, I am by no means alone. I have the love and support of a remarkable woman who has known more than her share of going solo and whose wis- dom in my darkest times has been a lifesav- er. I have an abundance of caring, attendant friends and family who make it a point to check in with me. I have an ex-wife who is and always will be one of the brightest and best things in my life. And of course, I have my boys. For although our children grow up and grow out, we never really lose them. It just feels that way for a dark little while. It’s like going through labour pains again. Only this time both parents feel contractions of the heart as their world gets a little smaller so that they’re child’s world may grow larg- er. And what after all, could be more natural than birth? -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column. Enter Laughing Neil Crone Actor, comic, writer, 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 • Se p t e m b e r 1 8 , 2 0 1 3 Question: Canada was recently ranked sixth on a global ‘happiness index’. What do you think? 10 Top 10 jobs in Canada Poll Let’s Talk The chatter on Facebook was rather negative in recent days over the recent announcement by the Canadian Cancer Society to charge a one-time fee for trans- portation to appointments, etc. ... Paying for a ride... Join us on Facebook every day! www.facebook.com/newsdurham?ref=hl Carol Hempstead-Slute: I battled cancer 6 years ago and even though I never had to use the service, it’s unfor- tunate that someone battling the disease, dealing with the physical and emotional stresses of treatment, financial worries since most patients are unable to work now have to add this extra cost to their plate. Very sad indeed. BEHIND THE LENS I wanted to get a picture of Suzie performing with the event logo in the frame at the Girl Talk Empowerment Conference. The lighting at the venue wasn’t very good and Suzie was moving all over the stage but I still think the picture works. RYAN PFEIFFER rpfeiffer@durhamregion.com I ’ m n o t h a p p y, are you? I think Canada is awesome! Happy shmappy... ZZZzzzzzzz18% 77% 7% Beth Dinsmore: Where does the money go? If it goes to the volunteers to off- set gas and other expenses then it’s ok. Nancy Smith-Richards: I do the Relay for Cancer every year and was speak- ing to our local office and this is what she told me when I questioned this ...... “We will starting in October with all new clients be charging a one time $100 fee for the transportation program. If there are those that can not afford the $100 there is a compassionate subsidy available. No one will be left with out a ride. With the growing numbers and cost of the program we had to do some- thing. The program currently costs at least $6 million dollars and in order to maintain it we had to do something. We are still the cheapest out there ... Susan Jobse: I took the transportation service in 2005 for radiation treat- ments to Sunnybrook (only available there at that time). I had already gone through 4 months of Chemo. Even though my company had benefits, I was a single mom in a relatively new job, along with a mortgage and a fam- ily to feed. When your pay is reduced and you’re counting every dime, having to pay an extra $100 may as well be $1000. This is adding insult to injury...The govt or CCS should be able to compensate the drivers, who are so good and kind. The money to drive people shouldn’t directly come out of driver pockets either. The CCS has enough money to shell out for administering their fancy lotteries though. Colin Weir: My father used the service for a year before he passed away! People shouldn’t have to pay extra money , TAXES should cover this service!! 1. 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Harjinder Singh Sandhu, 29, of Bramp- ton, and 26-year-old Puneet Singh Chhi- na, of Nepean, were shot to death after a shipment of cocaine belonging to Vijay Singh went missing, prosecutor Jinwon Kim said in outlin- ing his case against Mr. Singh and his co- accused, John Le. “Mr. Singh’s business was the movement of nar- cotics, including the importation of cocaine from the United States,” Mr. Kim said. Mr. Singh’s busi- ness had been suf- fering because ship- ments were being stolen, Mr. Kim said. He told jurors Mr. Singh enlisted Mr. Sandhu, a truck driver, to help with the smuggling of 35 kilograms of coke from Los Angeles. But that shipment also went missing, he told jurors. “Somewhere along the way the cocaine was exchanged” for a bundle of drywall packaged to look like drugs, Mr. Kim said. “Mr. Sandhu was held responsible for swapping that load of cocaine with dry- wall,” the prosecutor said. The Crown alleges Mr. Sandhu, a heroin addict, was lured to Mr. Singh’s house in Scarborough with an offer of cheap dope on May 4, 2009. Mr. Chhina was along for the ride, Mr. Kim said. The bodies of both men were found the next day in the trunk of Mr. Sandhu’s Nis- san Altima, which had been abandoned on Rosebank Road north of Taunton Road, court heard. Mr. Sandhu was shot under the chin, Mr. Chhina in the forehead. Both bodies were bound with duct tape. The gun used in the killing was left in the trunk, Mr. Kim said. Among the first witnesses to testify was Dr. Jeff Tanguay, a forensic pathologist who conducted an autopsy on Mr. Sand- hu’s body. The man was killed by a single shot, fired at close range under his chin, court heard. The bullet travelled through Mr. Sand- hu’s brain and exited through the top of his skull, said Dr. Tanguay, who added that the entry wound displayed “blacken- ing” associated with a close-range shoot- ing. “It’s produced by soot that exits a gun and lands on the skin,” he said. “In this case I see a ring of blackening that is indic- ative of close range.” Dr. Tanguay said that during the autopsy he found pieces of latex glove stuck to the adhesive side of duct tape used to bind Mr. Sandhu. Earlier, Mr. Kim said he expects the trial will hear DNA testing linked those pieces of glove to Mr. Le. Mr. Kim told jurors they’ll hear circum- stantial evidence, such as DNA and weap- ons evidence, linking Mr. Singh and his employee, Mr. Le, to the crime, as well as direct evidence in the form of testimony from associates of the accused men. Jurors will also hear that ammuni- tion found in a storage locker rented by Mr. Singh has been linked to the murder weapon, Mr. Kim said. Cellphone data indicates both victims were near Mr. Singh’s house just before they went missing, Mr. Kim said. The trial, before Superior Court Justice Bryan Shaughnessy and a jury, is sched- uled to run three months in Oshawa. Stolen drugs led to Pickering double murder, jury told PICKERING -- Durham Regional Police were on the scene DRPS were on the scene of a double homicide on Rosebank Road just north of Taunton Road, in this file photo from May 6, 2009. The trial has since begun for Vijay Singh and John Lee in the mur- ders of Harjinder Singh Sandhu and Puneet Singh Chhina. Ron pIETRonIRo / METRoLand FILE pHoTo Harjinder Singh Sandhu Puneet Singh Chhina More apply to Durham College in 2013-14 Number of international students increases KRIsTEn CaLIs kcalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Durham College saw a big jump in applications this year, keeping in line with the upward trend across the prov- ince. According to early numbers, 23,175 stu- dents applied to Durham College for the 2013-2014 school year, up by 6.6 per cent over last year. The numbers, which were provided in a staff report at the Board of Governors meet- ing on Sept. 11, are fluid and change daily, and they’ll be finalized in October. “Overall you see this increase and we’re actually a little over 32 per cent above what we were five years ago in terms of applica- tions,” Meri Kim Oliver, vice-president of student affairs, told the board. This trend coincides with colleges across the province, according to Colleges Ontar- io. The number of applications to Ontario’s 24 public colleges has increased two per cent from 2012 and by 18 per cent in five years. At its highest level yet, 180,000 peo- ple applied this year to enroll in first-year, full-time programs in Ontario colleges. “Growing numbers of students continue to recognize the value of pursuing career- focused post-secondary programs,” Linda Franklin, president and CEO of Colleges Ontario, said in a press release. “It’s more important than ever for young people to graduate with the advanced skills and qual- ifications needed in the new economy.” Ms. Franklin is pleased to see more stu- dents pursuing college programs as the province tries to address the skills short- age. “Employers and industry advisers are telling us they need workers who have the problem-solving abilities and the skills to hit the ground running,” she said. “The robust range of high-quality college pro- grams provides the critical thinking and training needed to fit right into the econo- my.” Durham College’s School of Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship and Renewable Technology saw 3,408 applications this year, an increase of 30 per cent from last year. However, Ms. Oliver said that’s mostly because some additional programs have now moved over to the School of Skilled Trades as part of the expansion at the Whitby campus. The School of Media, Art and Design also experienced a jump of 10.6 per cent from last year, receiving 3,008 applications this year. The number that applied to the School of Justice and Emergency Services, howev- er, decreased by 2.7 per cent from last year, with 4,071 applications. The college’s international students have increased this year, with forecasts showing 340 have enrolled, which is 36 more than last year, said Nevzat Gurmen, Durham College vice-president of corporate servic- es. “The good news is we have wider diversi- ty this year,” he said, adding students repre- sent 32 countries at the college, an increase from 24 in 2012-2013. In 2008, just 62 international students were enrolled in Durham College. ‘‘The good news is we have wider diversity this year.’ Nevzat Gurmen, Durham College 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 • Se p t e m b e r 1 8 , 2 0 1 3 11 AP badboy.cavisit our new site LOCATIONNEW WHITBY Coming Soon this year to Whitby Mall! ONAPPLIANCES LOWESTPRICESGUARANTEED ON ALLELECTRONICS See the new electronics clearance board for in-store specials! We’d love to include advertised product but we can’t. 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 • Se p t e m b e r 1 8 , 2 0 1 3 12 P Saturday marked the Grand Opening of the new Tim Hortons location at 1799 Liverpool at Pickering Pa rkway. Above Store Manager Mary Brilliant, Franchisee Owner Te rri Ke rrigan along with her son Spencer and Sophie Pa l, Regional Marketing Manager Tim Hortons and Supervisor Courtney Davis cut the official ribbon. NEW Pickering Now Open! 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The club, which held its charter meeting on Sept. 9, was started to deal with the ris- ing popularity of the Durham West and Ajax clubs. Rather than put a cap on membership, area members decided to start a new chapter for Pickering residents. “We want to provide regular gatherings for those in retirement who appreciate and value opportunities to meet others of similar interests,” said Frank Green, president of the new club. He noted that the name Probus itself is an abbreviation -- ‘pro’ for professional and ‘bus’ for business. “It provides some interest for those people who are retired and at a loss as to what they should do. The activities we plan are gener- ated by those who attend,” he said, noting the group is non-political, non-sectarian and non-profit and it does not do any fundraising activities. “It’s about meeting new people and gaining additional interest in what’s going on in the world from guest speakers. We also do outings such as dinner and theatre outings, potlucks and bus tours.” The group meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. at the Pickering Rec- reation Centre. Anyone interested in joining is invited to attend a meeting. There is a one- time initiation fee of $20 for new members, plus an annual fee of $25 and a monthly fee of $2 to cover expenses for meetings. For more information on Probus clubs in the area visit www.probus.org/canada. PICKERING -- The Pickering Probus Club held its charter meeting at the Pickering Recreation Complex recently. Geoff Nie spoke to the group that’s made up of retired and semi-retired professionals. 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Over the past years interiors have become much more fashion conscious. However, decorating your living room is not the same as buying a dress in this season’s hottest style and colour. You want your décor to be in style, but not something that will scream 2013 a few seasons from now. Here are 4 decorating tips: Classic Design - Straighter lines on upholstery and wooden pieces give an updated look. Large rolled arms use up precious seating space! Neutrals with a twist - Linen textures are being used for both family rooms and more sophisticated living rooms. We’re not saying don’t use beige - but colour and pattern are coming back - use them on a chair or cushions to add pizzazz! Bold Accent Colours - Lime green is a great colour to work with. We’re showing red as a hot accent colour this spring as well. 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Over the past 5 years, I’m proud to have shared in the success of many of our clients. Wa tching them embrace a healthy lifestyle, is ultimately my best reward! Kathi Hall Owner - Snap Fitness 24/7 Pickering Jones-Dooley Insurances Brokers is in business to serve our community. Our motto; Personal service makes a difference. Marsha has always taken pride in being a true insurance advisor and facilitator, not simply an insurance supplier. When calling the office you will always know with whomyouarespeaking,nocallcentre here. In spite of the adversities and challenges of the insurance business in recent years, Marsha’s office has never deviated from the fundamental ethic that the most important part of this business is ensuring the needs of clients are met. As an independent business owner, while balancing work and family for over 35 years, Marsha understands the concerns and pressures we all face. 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Mayor Dave Ryan questioned the use of the window units in the planned 12-storey, 227-unit apartment building proposed for Whites Road, which was given tentative rec- ommendation by councillors at a planning and development committee meeting on Sept. 3. “I have a real problem with the use of window air conditioning units for residents around this who would have to deal with the noise, and just for visual impact,” Mayor Ryan said. “I was anticipating a modern build- ing, of modern design, that reflects the com- munity. I was anticipating central air condi- tioning. Have you stood beside someone’s house when their air conditioner comes on? Now you have 100 window units coming on at the same time and cycling. Frankly, I’m really surprised, and it leaves me feeling a bit uneasy about the rest of the mechanical structure if something that basic hasn’t been addressed.” Several residents of nearby Sheppard Ave- nue also spoke at the meeting to express con- cerns about potential traffic, shadows, flood- ing, noise and parking issues that could be caused by the development. Other concerns raised by councillors included the number, if any, of accessible units for disabled resi- dents. Al Allendorf, a senior planner with develop- er Pine Ridge Towers Limited, assured coun- cil elements such as air conditioning, accessi- bility and more would be addressed through the site plan process, which will begin once a bylaw amendment is approved. “At this point, I’m sure you can understand, for a 16- or 12-storey apartment building to come to this committee for approval on land use and to keep changing the drawings for items dealt with technically at a later stage, every time there’s a difference in the draw- ings you have to go through all these things again. At this point we want to know coun- cil supports us and supports the use and cer- tainly we can deal with all the technical items at site plan.” Councillor David Pickles questioned the logic of approving a plan with so many ques- tion marks, and asked City staff and the developer to provide information to council on the issues raised before a final vote is held at an upcoming council meeting. “I think I would feel much more comfort- able if I did get answers to the questions that have been posed rather than deferring them to site plan,” he explained. 2Advertising Feature 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. 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Items that can be donated include lum- ber, new roofing material, tools and hard- ware, metal or wooden furniture, coun- ters, sinks, plumbing supplies, clothing and textiles, books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, video games, toys and games, and sport- ing equipment. Garbage, household haz- ardous waste and electronics will not be accepted. Since the Region began holding Reuse Days, about 32.2 tonnes of good-quality, reusable material has been diverted from landfill. Only good-quality items, deemed to be suitable for reuse by charities, will be accepted. Materials refused by charities must be removed by residents or disposed of at one of the Region’s waste manage- ment facilities. For more information, including a list of acceptable items, visit www.durham.ca/ wasteevents or call 1-800-667-5671. Province New appointment for Ajax-Pickering MPP DURHAM -- Ajax-Pickering MPP Joe Dickson has a new job. Mr. Dickson has been named parliamentary assis- tant to the Minister of Citi- zenship and Immigration. He had been the par- liamentary assistant to the Minister of Natural Resources. Premier Kathleen Wynne announced the move Sept. 10. Joe Dickson 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 • Se p t e m b e r 1 8 , 2 0 1 3 17 AP For more information visit www.pickeringsoccer.ca | 1735 Bayly St., Unit 14, Pickering | (Tel): 905-831-9803 PICKERING SOCCER CLUB The Pickering Soccer Club has recently been renewed with the OSA Gold status for Club Excellence. This is the fifth straight year the Pickering Soccer Club has been operating with the Club Excellence Gold status. This prestigious designation is awarded to a select group of soccer clubs in Ontario that demonstrate outstanding practices and policies in the following areas: •Vo lunteer Development • Governance Programs • Financial Stability • Excellence in Community Programs • Excellence in Recreational Programs • Superior Te chnical Development Programs • Superior Coaching and Player Development Programs • Commitment to Long Te rm Player Development The Pickering Soccer Club is the only club in Durham region to hold this prestigious designation during the last three years.We are well positioned to provide the best programs to our members and this achievement demonstrates our commitment to advancing our players of all ages and skill levels. We are building on this recognition with a planned Indoor facility for 2014, application into the Ontario Provincial Development Program and into the new anticipated League 1 semi-professional league. We welcome new members across our varied programs. Please check our website at www.pickeringsoccer.ca for information about our facilities and programs, including the new OPDL Yo uth League. 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The Region’s works committee is recom- mending the curbside collection of dead single-cell batteries become permanent. Regional Council will consider the matter when it meets on Sept. 18. Some tweaks are going to be made to the pilot program, including doing away with specifically designed collection bags. In initial collections held last fall and this past spring, buying and distributing the bags cost Durham almost $113,300. For future collections, batteries can be left in ‘zip-lock’ style bags. Orange stickers, which will be distributed with waste man- agement calendars, are to be fixed to the outside of the bags. In the two pilot project collections offered, 39 tonnes of batteries were collect- ed. On Nov. 15, 2012, the Region collected 5,090 kilograms of batteries in a 24-hour period to break a Guinness World Record. However, a report to the works com- mittee noted only about eight per cent of households took part in the program. About 86 per cent of each battery can be recycled, including the zinc-manganese, which is used in fertilizer, while the steel casing is used in cars and appliances. The outer wrapping, made up of a mix of paper and plastic, isn’t recyclable and is land- filled. With the pilot project, batteries were collected one week after the clocks were changed. Mirka Januszkiewicz, the director of waste management, told the works com- mittee on Tuesday that residents were asked and they favoured collections every six months. The next collection will be the week of Nov. 4 to 8, while the collection in the spring will be around the time of Earth Day, which is held annually on April 22. The first two collections cost Durham $68,173, after revenues and corporate sponsorships were included. Works Commissioner Cliff Curtis said the program will only cost Durham $2,400 annually, after revenues and sponsor- ships. 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Some performances included The Ontar- io Philharmonic string quartet and award- winning harpist Liane James, an Ajax native. Ontario Philharmonic concertmaster and assistant concertmaster for the Toronto Sym- phony Orchestra, Etsuko Kimura and pianist Dr. Willy Wong, performed for the crowd dur- ing dinner. The 2013-14 OP concert season was unveiled at the gala. For more information on programming, visit www.ontariophil.ca. Watch the video story vieW photos @ durhamregion.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 • Se p t e m b e r 1 8 , 2 0 1 3 20 AP If You Are... Moving Expecting a Baby Planning aWedding New Business Appointment Looking for a Career Call Welcome Wagon Today! 1-866-873-9945 www.welcomewagon.ca It’sabsolutelyFREE! VILLAGE DAYS ON UNTIL SEPTEMBER 22ND WIN A SHOPPING SPREE $1000 main prize,five $100 prizes Visit any BIA business for a chance to win one of six shopping sprees. Stop by the Pickering Village Ice Cream Shoppe in The Courtyard and don’t forget to Bring Yo ur Own Banana (BYOB) and ge t a Banana Split at half price. Visit Cultural Expressions, Black & White Exhibit and receive 10% Off! Join us Friday,September 20th from 8-9 pm Jazzberry Te a House, The Courtyard. Ryan Sousa performs Reggae. Free gift for the first 30 people. Village Days Sponsored By: Contact: Mr.Te rry Arvisais , Co-Chair /Tr easurer, PMVF email: tjarvisais@look.caMailing Address: 2365 Concession Road 6, Greenwood, Ontario, LOH 1HO www.pmvf.ca Please Consider if you • Are aware of, or would like to know about, the Pickering Museum Village nestled in Greenwood Ontario, northeast of Pickering; • Are interested in preserving and adding to the local pioneer history of Pickering and surrounding areas; • Are interested in fundraising efforts and capital campaigns and do you possess imaginative and creative ways to achieve them; • Are interested and available to volunteer a few hours a month as a member and, hopefully, a Director of a worthwhile local group that is dedicated to maintaining and ensuring the Pickering Museum Village’s legacy moving forward? If you are, please consider contacting the Pickering Museum Village Foundation.The PMVF is seeking new members - individuals who are enthusiastic and knowledgeable - to work together to achieve and secure future financial stability and resources for the Pickering Museum Village. We also have vacant Director’s positions which might interest you. Please forward, in writing, background information regarding your abilities and interest in joining the PMVF.We look forward to hearing from you! Preserving Pickering’s Heritage for tomorrow Notice of Liquor Licence Application The following establishment has applied to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence under the Liquor Licence Act: Application for Additional Facilities APPLEBEE’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR 155 KINGSTON ROAD EAST AJAX (Outdoor area) Any resident of the municipality may make a written submission as to whether the issuance of the licence is in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents. Submissions must be received no later than September 24, 2013.Please include your name, address and telephone number. If a petition is submitted to the Commission, please identify the designated contact person.Note:The AGCO gives the applicant copies of any objections. Anonymous objections are not considered. The personal information gathered is collected under the authority of the Liquor Licence Act. The principal purpose of the collection is to assess eligibility for the issuance of a liquor sales licence. Copies of all objections are given to the applicant. The information may also be disclosed pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Licensing and Registration, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario at the address, telephone numbers or e-mail address listed below. Submissions to be sent to:Licensing and Registration, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, 90 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 200, Toronto, ON M2N 0A4. Tel: 416-326-8700 OR Toll-free in Ontario: 1-800-522-2876. Fax: 416-326-5555. E-mail: licensing@agco.on.ca IMPORTANT NOTICE Effective September 30, 2013,Notices of Liquor Licence Applications will no longer appear in local newspapers. Please visit the AGCO website at www.agco.on.ca to view applications in your municipality.The applicant must still post a placard at the establishment notifying the public about the liquor licence application. Durham holding annual auction Sept. 28 DURHAM -- Anyone interest- ed in ‘as is’ office equipment, power tools or vehicles may want to mark Sept. 28 on their calendars. Durham Region is holding its annual auction that day at the works depot at 825 Conlin Rd., Whitby. Items in the auction have been deemed surplus and no longer needed by the Region or any of the eight municipalities in Dur- ham. Proceeds are used by the Region and municipalities to fund ongoing operations. Among the items available are office furniture and equipment, cars, vans, trucks (and acces- sories), tractors (and attach- ments), heavy equipment, trail- ers, snow removal equipment, riding mowers, gas-powered saws, lawn mowers, trimmers, blowers, power tools, fans, kitchen equipment, televisions, exercise equipment and clean- ing equipment. All items are sold ‘as is’ and the Region doesn’t inspect, warran- ty or guarantee any of the items. Viewing is on Friday, Sept. 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. The gates for the auction open on Sept. 28 at 8 a.m. and the auction starts at 9:30 a.m. Purchases can be paid for by cash or debit card, while high- cost items and motorized equip- ment can be held with a $500 deposit that is payable by cash, debit card, certified cheque or bank draft. The balance is required prior to pick up. All items must be picked up no later than Monday, Sept. 30 at 3 p.m. Bandathon to aid Ajax-Pickering hospital Twenty-four-hour musical event on Sept. 27 and 28 DURHAM -- A 24-hour musical extravaganza is raising money for the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. Durham LifeBeat is a round-the-clock musi- cal bandathon that organizers hope will raise $100,000 for the hospital’s foundation, which would use the money to buy an operating room procedure table. The event is being held from 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 28 at Pickering High School. Speaking to Ajax council last week, Roland Rutland, a member of the organiz- ing committee, said the idea for the event came from Mathivasan and Help for Love organization. The charity was started in 2008 and has raised more than $164,000 for local hospitals, including $39,000 for Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering in 2008. Maureen Dowhaniuk, the manag- er of special events at the hospital, said the event “is promoting unity, friend- ship and community solidarity, as well as raising much needed funds for our hos- pital’s surgical and cancer programs.” Local musicians, dancers and sing- ers, along with the music departments of Pickering High, Pine Ridge Secondary and J. Clarke Richardson Secondary schools will be performing. The Durham Region Police Pipe and Drum Band will also be taking part. For more information, visit www.dur- hamlifebeat.ca or call 647-880-7798. 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 • Se p t e m b e r 1 8 , 2 0 1 3 21 AP Family Resource Centre Opens at Ontario Shores Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) has added a new resource tosupportfamilieswhomaybedealingwithmental illness. The Family Resource Centre is a place where families can come to learn more about mental illnesses, how to support a loved one with a mental illness and how to access services available. Tryingtosupportafamilymemberwithamental illness can be challenging and stressful. Families play an important role in their loved one’s recovery and the Family Resource Centre was created to help families receive and share knowledge, access resources and connect with other families for support and encouragement. In the FRC, families will have a meeting room, office space to allow for one-on-one consultations and small groups, a common area for families and a children’s play area. The family room includes an eating area and families will have access to computer terminals to find reliable and accurate mental health resources. The centre is still evolving and a child-friendly computer station andTV access will be available soon. It is open to the public, and youdon’thavetohavealovedoneunderthecareof Ontario Shores to use the facilities. The Family Resource Centre was an idea born from the Ontario Shores Family Council and is supported by the hospital and Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health. The Family Council is made up of 10to12electedmembers that are representative of families from various clinical programs of Ontario Shores. The council was created in 2010 to give families the opportunity to take an active role in advancing care and service delivery for a positive patient and family experience. MembersoftheFamily Council played a huge part in creating the Family ResourceCentre.Asfamilymemberstosomeone withamentalillness,themembersofthiscouncil wereuniquelyqualifiedtoanticipatetheneedsof other families that are struggling to help a loved one through their recovery. Council members wereabletogivetheirinputoneverythingfrom the services that are offered to the layout of the centre. The FRC is open Monday to Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.butplansaretoexpandthosehoursinthenear future The Family Resource Centre is located at 700 Gordon Street inWhitby, (Building 7, Level 2). Tolearnmoreaboutthe FamilyResourceCentre atOntarioShores, pleasecontactthe FamilyResourceCentre Coordinatorat 905-430-4055ext.5970 orvisitthewebsiteat www.ontarioshores.ca. of up made is ouncil Camily Fhe T ancing advin ole re tivac y erdelive vicserand e car and t tienpae positiva or f amily Fthe of embers M out the e abrn moro leaT e entre Ccesoury RmilaF e entre Ccesoury RmilaF . 5970 t905-430-4055 ex amily Fthe ting eacrin t parhuge a ed yplaouncil C Mural painted by Sandy Matzen ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT TO VOTE! durhamregion.com VOTING RUNS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 22 ND DON’T MISS OUT! PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTES AT... 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Anyone interested in helping to fos- ter a love of learning in children aged four through 12 can contact Mala Mahabir, program co-ordinator, at pickeringreads@ hotmail.com or by phone at 905-831- 6354. Volunteers must be age 16 or over. 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 • Se p t e m b e r 1 8 , 2 0 1 3 22 AP Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2254 Arthur loses split decision in rematch Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com RAMA -- The rematch between Brock Arthur and Jordan Smith went pretty much as the original did, but the result was different. In the first fight between the two on June 1 at the Hershey Centre in Mis- sissauga, the judges declared the four- round cruiserweight (200-pound) bout a draw, each fighter getting the approval of one judge, while the other scored it even. Saturday night at Casino Rama near Orillia, Arthur again earned the approval of one judge, although the other two went in favour of Smith, who was awarded a split decision in the four-round fight. The scorecards of two of the judg- es reflected a close fight in favour of Smith, each scoring the bout 39-37, while the other strangely had it a clean sweep for Arthur at 40-37. “It was another close fight,” shrugged Arthur just after the fight. “Looking at the judges’ scorecards, it was kind of weird. What can you do? I fought another good fight, the guy is tough. “I guess I started a little slower the first two rounds. I thought I picked it up towards the end.” Neither fighter was in any danger at any point during the four rounds, Arthur wanting to push the fight to the ropes to get close and bang away, while Smith tried to keep the fight in the middle of the ring. RAMA -- Brock Arthur ducks a punch from Jordan Smith during their bout. ron Pietroniro / Metroland ‘Bad Boy’ wins unanimous decision over Tebor Brosch at Casino Rama Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com RAMA -- Brandon ‘Bad Boy’ Cook’s first defence of his light middleweight Canadi- an boxing championship title had a little bit of everything. The most important thing for Cook was a victory, which the Ajax resident earned in an eight-round unanimous decision over Tebor Brosch Saturday night on the big stage at Casino Rama near Orillia. But he learned much more than he earned. Twice, once in the fifth round and again in the sixth, Brosch had a point taken away for low blows, and in the seventh, had another point deducted for a head butt. The tactics left the 154-pound champ irri- tated and annoyed following the fight. “I learned so much from that fight,” he said minutes after the decision was ren- dered. “Our game plan was to go in there and box and work on a lot of different things. I worked on my jab a lot, straight right hand, moving every time I’m done punching. It’s just when someone is com- ing at you with his head all the time, it gets frustrating. “In the seventh round when he came up and jumped and hit me with his head, I wanted to rip his head off. I was pissed. But my corner is smart, telling me to relax and that’s what I did.” Even without the point deductions, Cook, 27, was in control, as the judges scored the bout 77-72, 78-71 and 77-72, all in favour of the champ, who improved to 11-0-0 with six knockouts, while Brosch dropped to 7-5-5 with two knockouts. The low blows delivered by Brosch start- ed in the third round, as Cook dropped to the canvas after one, and complained of another later in the round. Two rounds later the first point was taken away. After another was taken away in the sixth, the frustration Cook was feeling boiled over and he landed a number of punishing shots in the round. The head butt that followed in the seventh left him swollen under the left eye. “I was really frustrated, but I can’t let that get to me because every fighter is going to know that’s what they are going to have to do to me,” he said. “I wanted to hurt him after all that stuff he did.” Cook’s trainer, Mike Guyett, while also frustrated with the tactics of Brosch, said it was important for Cook to stick to the game plan. “My thoughts were Brandon looked great,” he said. “It got a little bit dirty in there, but he stayed composed and that’s what the game plan was.” The match was originally scheduled for 10 rounds but the boxing commission would only approve an eight-round fight. After eight tough rounds, Cook said he was still fresh and ready to continue, add- ing he felt just one body punch delivered by Brosch. While satisfied with the win, he was a little disappointed with his perfor- mance. “I just know I’m a lot better than that,” he said. “I can box so much better. I could put way better combinations together. I wasn’t throwing my combinations as well. “I thought I did well, but I know I can do better. But when it gets rough and tough like that, you need tough fights like that.” Cook’s next title defence will come Satur- day, Nov. 30 at the Hershey Centre in Mis- sissauga. No opponent has been named as yet. RAMA -- Brandon ‘Bad Boy’ Cook of Ajax (right) landed an uppercut to the jaw of opponent Tebor Brosch in their Canadian light middleweight title fight at Casino Rama on Saturday night. 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Looking ahead, Arthur wants to get back into the ring, hopeful of another chance to fight. “I’d like to stay busy,” he said. “I thought that was a good fight. It’s not like I was blown out or anything like that. I thought it was pretty close again. “I wish I would have started off a little busier, but other than that, I want to keep going with it.” Compared to the first fight between the two, Arthur said he felt good, his condition- ing was great, he only regretted not being busier in the opening two rounds, allowing Smith an early advantage. 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TODAY AJAX 905-683-0707 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 • Se p t e m b e r 1 8 , 2 0 1 3 26 AP CLOSE-OUT FARM AUCTION Sikma Orchards SATURDAY September 21st, 10:00 a.m. Selling the farm machinery and equipment of John and Marg Sikma, Hwy # 2, 3 miles east of Newcastle or 2 miles west of Newtonville: MF-285 Diesel Tractor w/MF Heater Cab (1 owner bought new); MF-165 Diesel Tractor (1 owner bought new) selling with Rear Mount Pallet Lift and Ezee -On 5ft Bucket Loader; Yale 4000 lb. Forklift; MF-520-12ft. Disc; MF-3pth Cultivator (12 ft.); MF-33 17 Row Seed Drill; MF-82-4 Furrow Plow; Howard HE-50 Rotovator (3pth 54in.); White 30 ft. Sprayer (3pth 100 gal.); WIC-11-91 Straw Chopper (3pth pto); 4 Section Harrows; George White 5 ton Hay Wagon; Bush Hog 9ft. Mower (3 pth 2 blades); Perfect 11ft. Rotary Mower (3pth 4 blades); Helm 7ft. Snowblower (3pth); Rain Master TT 20-30 Irrigation Pump (pto); 30 ft. x 4 in. Suction Hose; Wade Rain Pipe (50 pcs. 30'x4") (13 pcs. 30'x2") (14 pcs. 30'x2" w/Sprinklers); 2-4" Elbows; 3-4"T Valves; plus numerous other items... Terms: Cash, Approved Cheques, NO CARDS NO BUYERS PREMIUM STAPLETON AUCTIONS Newtonville 905.786.2244 www.stapletonauctions.com 'Celebrating 43 years in the auction industry' ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Newtonville Friday, Sept 20th 5:00 p.m. Selling an Oshawa and Courtice Estate; Antique China Cabinet; Sideboard; Brantford Hoosier Cupboard; 5 pc. Maple Dinette; Rockers; Regulator Clock; Vintage Grandmother Clock; Recliners; Chesterfields; Sofa Beds; Tredle sewing Machine; Pine Bedroom Suite; Desks; Cedar Chests; Jewellery Cabinet; Silverware; Chests; Music Cabinet; China; Glass; Crystal; Artwork; Pictures; etc. etc. Preview after 2:00 p.m. Check the website for updates.. Pictures on Facebook StapletonAuctions Terms: Cash, Approved Cheques, M/C, Visa, Interac. 10% Buyers Premium Applies AUCTIONEERS Frank & Steve Stapleton 905.786.2244, www.stapletonauctions.com 'Celebrating 43 years in the auction industry' AUCTION SALE MIXED LIQUIDATION INVENTORY – JEWELLERY – ART – COINS – COLLECTIBLES – ELECTRONICS – HOME DECOR – SPORTS MEMORABILIA MIXED ESTATES, CONSIGNMENTS, IMPORTER CLEARANCES, OVERRUNS, LIQUIDATION ITEMS, STORAGE & LOCKER CONTENTS, BANKRUPT STOCKS, SHOWROOM SAMPLES, SAMPLE GOODS, AND MUCH MORE! Saturday, September 21 - 1:00 pm, Preview 12 pmAJAX COMMUNITY CENTRE,75 Centennial Road, Ajax Over 150 Jewellery items w/ 10/14/18kt Platinum Diamond & gemstone rings, earrings, bracelets, Appraised, watches, pearls, Swarovski, & more. A large estate coin collection & paper money, over 120 framed art works of important Canadian Artists, sports memorabilia collection w/ 23kt Gold cards, radio control choppers, trucks, cars, art glass, crystal, porcelain, bone china, Harley Davidson, Disney, M. Monroe, Marvel, A. Hepburn Beatles,Rush, Rolling Stones, Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Violin, One Direction Frame, garden décor, & more. Plan to attend…. Free Draw at Sale……… Details, Terms, photos, on website.WWW.AUCTIONEER.CA HAYDON AUCTION BARN Midway between Bowmanville & Blackstock, just east of Durham #57 Monday Sept. 23 - 4:30 pm Viewing from 3 pm New Hunting & Fishing Gear, New 4000 psi Hot Water Pressure Washer, Coins, China Cabinet, Doors, Pool Cues, Van Seats, Jacuzzi Tub, Sports Cards, Antiques, Collectibles and Lots More See Website for Complete Details & Updates Time to Turn your Collection into Cash? Call us to have your Quality items included in one of our future sales. We're looking for Militaria, Coins & Paper Money, Die Cast Cars, Vintage Metal Advertising Signs, '70's & Earlier Sports Cards, Vintage Tin Toys, Wind Ups, Named Costume Jewelry, Art Glass, Vintage Radios, Musical Instruments etc., ww.haydonauctionbarn.com 2498 Concession Rd. 8, Haydon Rod Smith - Auctioneer (905) 263-4402 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARNFriday September 20 at 4:30pm Located 3 miles East of Little Britainon Kawartha Lakes Rd 4 Pine jam cupboard - refinished dresser and mirror - oak English draw table and 4 chairs - #5 blue flowered crock "WE Welding, Brantford, ON" - refinished round oak pedestal table - 6 Roxton maple chairs - modern pine dry sink - 2 oak bar stools - walnut server and china cabinet - 3pc bedroom set - what not stand - bakers rack - wicker desk - marble dining room table - lg hutch - round kitchen table and chairs - Simpson cedar chest on legs - garden bench - Peavey amp - Adagio mod KD 980 electric organ - aluminum sleigh - Delta 16" scroll saw - Simoniz 6.5HP gas pressure washer - Hotpoint 24" stove - Seagull outboard motor - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable itemsDon and Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd Little Britain 705-786-2183 for more info or pictures go towww.theauctionadvertiser.com/DCorneil open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am to 5pmand 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am AUCTION SALE Sunday September 22, 2013 9:00 am (viewing 8:00 am) Auction Features a Quality Selection of Articles Past to Present. Household Contents, Couch, Chairs, Ta- bles, Bookcases, Collectibles, Tins, Toys, Books, Pic- tures, Quality Glass & China, Williams Pinball Machine, Compressor, Wood, Tools, Metal Storage Container, Plastic Shelving, 3 Pails White Traffic Line Paint. Plus Many More Useful & Interesting Articles 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. 905-263-2100 1-800-363-6799 Patrick Chiasson Happy 90th Birthday Dad Love, Patsy & Roger and of course, Skye & Quinn Almost 103: Our Sweet Angel McCallum: Marie Ann Earth's Angel has finally received her heavenly wings. Marie Ann born October 1st, 1910 passed away peacefully at her home in Ajax, Ontario on August 23, 2013. Marie Ann was the daughter of Arthur Kavanagh of Cap de Rosiers and Josephine St. Croix of Barachois, wife of the late Irving McCallum of Bridgeville, mother to Betty Bujold and Norman McCallum and special mother in law to Judy, grandmother to 8 and great grandmother to 6. A funeral mass was held at St. Bernadette Roman Catholic Church in Ajax on Monday August 26, 2013 with 7 priests present. The main celebrant Father Keith Wallace pastor of St Bernadette's spoke lovingly from his heart. Burial of her ashes will be held on Tuesday October 1st, 2013 at 2:30pm at Resurrection Cemetery in Whitby, Ontario Grandma I love you for your generous heart And your smiling face For your arms that always welcome me That makes your home a loving place I love you for the yesterdays With fond memories to share For your hand that always held mine tight That always showed you care I love you for your faith in me For the special things you do For all the love you've given me That always makes my love hold true We were blessed to have had you in our life for as long as we did. We shall celebrate you with our treasured memories. This is not a goodbye rather a until we see you again. In Loving Memory of a Wonderful Son and Brother, BRYAN MATTHEW GAINER on his 25th Birthday September 13, 1988 - July 23, 2000 1st day of Kindergarten - Sept 1993 Wishing today as we wished before, God could have spared you Many years more. With silent thought and deep regret, Loving memories we will never forget. We miss Bryan's love and carefree ways, With him we spent our happiest days. In memory we see him the same, As long as we live, we'll cherish his name. Always alive in our hearts, Bryan you are forever loved and missed by Mom (Eva), James (brother) and Candace, Sara (sister) and John, and brand new nephew "Carter Bryan" *Please Don't Drink and Drive* BELYEA, Molly Florence After a good, long life, Molly peacefully passed away at home with her granddaughter Christa, her dog Bailey and her cat Jane right by her side on Saturday, September 14th, 2013. Beloved mother of Anne, Kathy and predeceased by her daughter Madelaine. She was a proud grandmother and great- grandmother. Molly will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by her family, her best friend Johanne and other friends, both here and in England. A special thank you to the staff of St. Elizabeth and the CCAC. The Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax, 905 428-8488. The family will receive friends at the St, George's Anglican Church (Historic part - 77 Randall Drive, Ajax) on Thursday, September 19, 2013 from 2 to 3pm. The Funeral Service will follow at 3:00pm. Interment in the Church Yard will follow the service. If one so desires, donations will be gratefully accepted towards a Memorial Tree in Molly's Honour, which will be planted by the Town of Ajax on the waterfront at the bottom of Pickering Beach Rd. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca LOBO, Brian - It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Lobo on September 16 at the age of 76, after a five year-long battle with MSA. Throughout his struggle, he showed a grace, humility, courage, and patience that were the hallmarks of his character. Devoted son of the late Alfred and Rose Lobo. Soul-mate of the late Judy (née Almeida). Loving and much-loved father of Alfred (Carol) and Michelle. Adored grandfather of Aidan and Kieran. Cherished brother of Ilma, Pamela, the late Trevor, and Ken. Dear brother-in-law and uncle to so many in the Lobo and Almeida families, treasured friend to many. Brian will be remembered for his many gifts - engineer, woodworker, designer, philosopher, gardener, gourmet cook, builder, list-maker - and even more for his thoughtfulness, generosity, kind heart, and love of laughter. Funeral service at Highland on Thursday at 10:30 AM, with reception immediately following. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Parkinson Foundation of Canada would be much appreciated. Online condolences can be made at www.highlandfuneralhome.ca ROWLAND, Shirley - Peacefully at Providence Manor in Kingston, Ontario on Thursday, September 5, 2013 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Robert G.L. Loving mother of Sandra McNamara (Denis) and Robert. Proud Grandma of Mark (Erica), Denise (Rick), Samuel and Rachel. Fondly remembered by her extended family and friends. Shirley was a long time resident of Ajax who had a busy life and was devoted to her family while working full time. She was a passionate member of the Ajax-Pickering Hospital Auxiliary. Visitation was held at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax 905-428-8488) on Wednesday, September 11 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 pm. A Funeral Service was held in the Chapel of the Funeral Home on Thursday, September 12 at 11:00 am. Shirley was laid to rest in Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens, Ajax. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Ajax-Pickering Hospital Auxiliary. A Guest Book may be signed on-line at www.mceachniefuneral.ca MAIRS UMPHREY, Barbara - Peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at the Village of Taunton Mills with her family by her side. Predeceased by her husbands' Gord Umphrey and Jack Mairs. Loving Mom of Joanne Campbell (John) and John Mairs (Sandra). Adoring Nan of Samantha Campbell and Dean Mairs. Fondly remembered by her friends. Visitation will be held at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax (905-428-8488) on Wednesday, September 18 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 pm. A Celebration of Barb's Life will be held on Thursday, September 19 in the Chapel of the Funeral Home at 11:00 am. If desired, memorial donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Alzheimer's Society or Canadian Cancer Society. 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