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Home My WebLink AboutNA2014_05_14_PICKERINGNews Adver tiser / durhamregion.com / @newsdurham @newsdurham TODAY’S ONLINE VIDEO WHAT IT’S LIKE?NA WED. MAY 14, 2014 / A publication of Your Life: Yoga for golfers Yoga expert Wendy Melville demonstrates a kneeling lunge, designed to strengthen hip flexors, quadriceps and hamstrings.durhamregion.com Pressrun 54,400 / 44 pages / Optional 3-week delivery $6 / $1 newsstand PICKERING -- Paul Crespo practised his ollie at the skateboard park at the Princess of Wales Park recent- ly. The City of Pickering is looking at spending $200,000 to build a second skate park at East Woodlands Park. Jason Liebregts / Metroland Searching out the paranormal in Durham A light rain was falling as I entered Henry House in Oshawa with mem- bers of Paranormal Researchers of Ontar- io on a cool, dark April night. The acronym of the organization is straightforward: proo(f), for Para- normal Research- ers of Ontario. The (f) stands for fear. It’s the only variable. The researchers were there to document the presence, or lack thereof, of ghosts in two of the his- toric houses located at the foot of Lakeview Park, Henry House and Robinson House. I was there to document them and anything that might go bump in the night. Read the full feature story, page 10 Woman accused of stealing Pickering senior’s nursing home fees OSHAWA -- An Oshawa woman is facing theft-by-power-of-attorney charges after a Pickering senior’s nursing home fees weren’t paid for months. On April 7, police were called to a Pickering nursing home regard- ing unpaid fees. An elderly woman had been admitted in June of last year by her power of attorney but no payments had been made to the home since the woman’s admis- sion, Durham police said. Instead, police say, the senior’s money and identity were stolen and used to incur personal expens- es by another woman. Lorene Lisowski, 50, of Simcoe Street South in Oshawa, is facing numerous charges including theft by person holding power of attor- ney; fraud over $5,000; identity theft; and breaching probation. Durham police are reminding the public that they should report any suspicious power-of-attorney activ- ity involving elderly or vulnerable residents. Anyone with any new informa- tion about this case should call Det. Rhoden of the West Division Crimi- nal Investigations Bureau at 1-888- 579-1520 ext. 2528. Plans for second skate park in Pickering stir controversy ‘None of us want to see a skateboard park in our neighbourhood’ Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Plans for second skateboard park in Pickering went off the rails Monday night. Concerned residents spoke out at council’s May 12 execu- tive committee meeting, taking issue with a City report that rec- ommends spending $200,000 to build a skate park at East Wood- lands Park, adjacent to the Pet- ticoat Creek Community Cen- tre. “None of us want to see a skateboard park in our neigh- bourhood,” said resident Norm Miller. “We’re not interested in having concrete and graffiti stuck in a nice little park.” See PICKERING page 5 • Canada’s leader in Laser Eye Surgery • Over 200,000 Treatments performed LASER VISION CORRECTION SEE the Difference 416-431-7449 2941 LAWRENCE AVE,EAST SCARBOROUGH ON M1P 2V6 Bochner.com Expires: May 31, 2014 Coupon must be present when service order is written. Not valid with any other offer or discounted service. Valid only at our dealership. Coupon not valid on previous charges. 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The family declined to comment. “I refuse to speak to you,” Jane Brook said when reached at her Pickering home. Fire Prevention Officer Steve Fowlds says the issue came to light in May 2013, when Pickering Fire Services received a complaint that a house on Sideline 6 in north Pickering was being used as a “seniors’ care home.” When firefighters investigated, they found 10 seniors living at the house. “We were surprised, we didn’t expect that,” Mr. Fowlds says. Firefighters did an inspection and explained to the owners that a care facil- ity needs to meet building codes and fire codes. Officials were subsequently led to believe the property had been converted back to a single-family home. Then, another complaint came in on Nov. 5. “It appears the property had been staged, because they knew we would be coming back to inspect it,” he says. Mr. Fowlds says Pickering Fire Services returned on Nov. 20 with an entry warrant signed by a justice of the peace and sup- port from Durham Region police. When they entered the home at 6:30 a.m. he says they once again found 10 seniors living at the home, with one sup- port worker providing care. “There were beds in the kitchen, in the office, everywhere,” Mr. Fowlds says. The couple was charged under the fire code with carrying out an activity that “creates a hazard and that is not allowed for in the original design of the build- ing.” Mr. Fowlds says recent spot checks indi- cate the house is now back to a single- family home. This isn’t the first time Murney and Jane Brook have run this type of operation. Ajax Fire Services confirms the couple operated a similar illegal seniors’ home several years ago in Ajax. “The Brooks Manor” was located in a residential home on Buggey Lane in Ajax. An online ad from 2011 describes The Brooks Manor as “an assisted senior care residence.” “Come and experience the breathtaking view at The Brooks Manor and learn how the level of care provided by our knowl- edgeable staff is more personal and avail- able at all time,” it reads. “Our main concern was for the safety of the occupants,” says Ajax Deputy Fire Chief Dave Lang, noting many of the resi- dents were bedridden and wouldn’t have been able to get out unassisted in the case of fire. “They were taking a place that was made to be a residence and making into an institution.” Deputy Chief Lang says Ajax Fire Servic- es issued an order to bring the property up to code and the owners tried to challenge it at the Fire Code Commission. They lost the appeal and subsequently shut down the home. In an undated posting on a website that provides legal advice, one of the couple’s children describes their parents as people just trying to help seniors. “Their vision was simple, but beautiful; create a place that would breathe life in to their elderly inhabitants. However, they knew nothing of municipal laws or zon- ing orders and did not realize any of the implications when they bought an estate property on Buggey Lane in Ajax.” The post says the fees charged to elder- ly residents were “borderline non-prof- it” and that the family was “in a strangle hold” and would have faced “financial hardship” if forced to retrofit the house in Ajax. PICKERING -- A Pickering couple was recently fined $30,000 for operating an illegal nursing home out of their Pickering house. At one point they had 10 seniors living in the house. 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But there were four daughters born to Dee Miles, and in another lifetime she was a sin- gle mother, studying at Durham College and then working as a hospital nurse in North Car- olina, meeting life head-on with an adventur- ous spirit. In those days it was just Dee and her first-born, Alyssa Kayla Miles, against the world. They sang along with CDs, bounced on the bed and hung out at the beach. Their life together, lovingly recalled in a book Dee has written called Footprints on my Heart, was shattered on Sept. 5, 2001, when eight-year-old Alyssa was sexually assaulted and murdered in her own home. Dee was alone in a hotel room when she was told, over the phone, that her only child was dead. A man Dee had been living with for a short time, a respiratory therapist she had met on the job, received the maximum sentence of 30 years after the district attorney proposed a plea bargain to second-degree murder. Since her daughter’s body had been washed clean, and no DNA evidence existed, Dee accepted the plea bargain, afraid the man might not be convicted of a capital murder charge, which could have meant the death penalty. With the plea bargain, there was no trial. And there was justice. The night before her daughter died, Dee was preparing for a three-hour drive she would be taking early in the morn- ing for work. An odd conversation ensued. “Momma, when we die, what happens?” her daughter asked her. After discussing heaven, God, and how the little girl’s grandmother had been cremated, Alyssa asked if she could be cremated, too. “Can I be like that?” Then she drew a picture of two penguins kissing, and gave it to her mother. “This is so you never forget me.” Dee has the penguin drawing to this day, along with other treasures, including toys. Alyssa’s clothes were made into a colour- ful keepsake quilt, and her image is the cen- tral piece of art in a portrait made for Dee on Mother’s Day. But it’s the book, written over a three-year period with help from the Writers’ Community of Durham Region workshops and members, that is Dee’s ultimate tribute to her daughter and cathartic release. Through it, and the speaking engagements she some- times gives, she hopes to help ease the pain others might be struggling with in their own traumas. “Hang on to your family, your friends, your faith,” she advises. “Try to remember the good times.” She credits her strong faith in God for car- rying her through the darkest chapters of her life. Eventually, she was able to forgive the man convicted of her daughter’s murder, after Alyssa came to her in a dream and said, “He knows not what he does.” Prior to the dream, Dee would leave out the line about forgive- ness when saying the Lord’s Prayer. “She was the one murdered, and she’s for- given him,” says Dee of her dream. “The only one hurting (by not forgiving) was me. You have to forgive. You have to be ready to let go.” After her daughter’s murder, Dee returned to Canada and met her future husband. She worked at Sunnybrook hospital, and today works in the emergency department of Markham-Stouffville hospital. Close to fam- ily, friends and neighbours, Dee says “life is good.” Alyssa remains a big part of it. The family still celebrates Alyssa’s birthday in some way, such as going out to dinner. Dee and Gerry’s young daughters play with Alys- sa’s toys, and Gerry scanned and catalogued all the photos of Alyssa, one of which is prom- inently displayed in the family home. And the child has been lovingly made immortal in Dee’s book. “She was definitely a wonderful kid,” says Dee. “I want the whole world to know who she was.” Had her life not been taken, Alyssa Kayla Miles would be 21 years old today, turning 22 in December. She would be a big sister to Hannah, 8, Hayleigh, 7, and Abigayle, 5. Their mother is waiting until the girls are older before discussing with them exactly how Alyssa died. There are still rough days. “Sometimes when I think I’m healed, there are times when I’m not,” says Dee, who found her book-signing event was emotionally diffi- cult. But having dealt with “the worst of the worst” in her job as an emergency room nurse, she says opening herself up to others lets them open up, too. “I’ve always believed in God. I thank God I had her for eight and a half years. I keep on going ... I cherish the good memories, remember the good times. For anybody deal- ing with any kind of issue, it helps to know you survive and remember the good things.” Stories of Inspiration will appear monthly in 2014. If you have an inspiring story you’d like us to consider sharing with readers, e-mail Judi Bobbitt at jbobbitt@durhamregion.com. 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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! newsdurhamnewsdurhamnewsdurham More cyclists expected on Durham roads this summer Survey shows more and more are taking to two wheels Rebecca Watson rwatson@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- More recreational cyclists are expected on Durham’s roads this summer, according to a 2014 survey. A cycling communications strategy survey, done in February by the Region of Durham, received a higher-than-expected response from recreational cyclists. The response was considerably higher than from commuter cyclists, suggesting there will be an increase in recreational cyclists this year, says Prasen- jit Roy, manager of transportation planning and economic development for the Region of Durham. Oshawa Cyclist Club president of five years, Melissa Claxton-Oldfield, agrees with the expected increase in numbers, as the club has grown since the beginning of her reign from 44 to 400 members. “There are already 38 newcomers this year,” said Ms. Claxton-Oldfield, adding it’s not even until the end of May that many peo- ple tend to join. Once the warm weather hits, the club orga- nizes eight separate rides a week. Cyclists will usually go on bicycling excursions in groups of 15 to 20, with cyclists of similar ability levels. Safety tactics, including wear- ing helmets and hand signaling, help keep cyclists safe. One major group-safety prac- tice is having a front and back communica- tor shout warnings of construction areas or passersby. Cyclists also need to be wary of motorists, who should also be aware of what cyclists can and cannot do, says Ms. Claxton- Oldfield. “First of all, we do have a right to be on the road,” said Ms. Claxton-Oldfield. “People have yelled at us to get on the sidewalk. Well we can’t do that. It’s also legal to ride two abreast.” Riding in large biking groups of 50 or more, single file creates a long stretch that cars cannot pass, while riding two abreast allows cars more room. Having cyclists follow the same rules and laws as vehicles, making them predictable, is also part of road safety. Tyson Ruck, a 29-year-old Whitby resident and lifetime cyclist, can remember a couple of close calls. “People rolling through stop signs, or not looking both ways before moving forward,” he says of things he’s experienced. “People not using signals then all of a sudden they turn in front of me. It’s scary.” The Ministry of Transportation says fatali- ties due to distracted driving are expected to exceed those from drinking and driving by 2016. A previously introduced bill, The Keeping Ontario’s Roads Safe Act, was dropped with the recent provincial election call, but was intended to help reduce fatalities and inju- ries on the road. It included increased fines for distracted driving and dooring cyclists, and required drivers to keep a one-metre distance from cyclists. Dooring -- when a car door is suddenly opened in the path of a passing cyclist -- is dangerous but is more of big-city problem, said Mr. Roy, who adds the Region of Dur- ham is focusing on other cycling priorities. With the communications strategy under- way for an approved regional cycling plan, the Region has construction projects slated for 2014 including multi-purpose pathways, paved shoulders and buffered cycling lanes. “We are addressing cycling congestion before it gets like the bigger cities,” said Mr. Roy. To find out more about the regional cycling plan or the Oshawa Cycling Club, visit www. durham.ca/cycling or www.oshawacycling- club.com. Page 6 - Today’s editorial PICKERING -- Growth in recreational cycling has taken hold in Durham Region. A cycling communications strategy survey completed in February by the Region got a higher-than expected response from recreational cyclists, noted Prasenjit Roy, the Region’s manager of transportation planning. Metroland file photo 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 • Ma y 1 4 , 2 0 1 4 5 P Pickering currently has one skate park, located at Princess of Wales Park, and City staff said there is demand for a second one. “When you compare the size and pop- ulation of Pickering to other municipali- ties that have two or three skate parks, we thought that based on our youth popu- lation we should have another one,” said Arnold Mostert, the City’s senior co-ordi- nator of landscape and park development. “It’s a place for kids to skate without con- flicting with cars and traffic, it makes it safer.” East Woodlands Park is cited as a good fit because it is located on a major transit route, is close to the community centre’s youth room, and is a visible location that can be monitored by a City security guard during regular operating hours. But residents who live nearby are con- cerned abut noise, loitering, litter, crime, graffiti and loss of greenspace in the park. “Not all youth are the same ... but I feel that it may encourage some young people to make it a party place,” said Katherine Kisielowski. She noted there is already limited greens- pace at East Woodlands Park and said a skate park would leave nothing for families, library groups and daycares to use. Resident Mary Lloyd is concerned plans for a new gas station near the proposed site would offer skateboarders a place to use the washroom and buy snacks long after the community centre closes, result- ing in skateboarding “late into the night.” She said a better option would be an indoor skateboard arena, which would allow the City to make revenue and control the hours. On the flip side, youth who filled out a questionnaire from the City were thrilled with the idea. “There is nowhere to skate in this area. A skate park would be a perfect fit for this area. There are many skaters who have nothing to skate on,” wrote one commenter. Justin Yeung, president of PAC for Teens Youth Council, spoke in support of the pro- posal on May 12. “A new park would be welcomed by the youth of our community,” he said, noting it is “imperative” for the City to provide “safe and engaging” spaces for young people. Sergio Bendana, a longtime skateboarder who frequents skate parks all over the GTA, told committee that skate parks promote active health at a time when more than one quarter of adolescents are obese. “Skate parks keep kids out of trouble,” he added. “A lot of people think skate parks attract drugs, but it actually keeps kids away from drugs.” The committee voted to send the issue back to City staff to “take a hard look at the location.” Pickering says there’s a need for second skate park PICKERING from page 1 PICKERING -- Brandon Echevarria dropped in on the wall at the skateboard park at the Princess of Wales Park recently. 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Even though the weather is getting warmer and brighter, we must not forget about one of the big- gest problems in our school systems: bul- lying. According to statistics, 64 per cent of stu- dents in a typical Canadian high school have been bullied at some point in their lives. This is not acceptable under any cir- cumstances, especially because school is the place where adolescents shape them- selves and spend most of their time in their developing years. This is a call to action, not just to school officials but to fellow students everywhere: rise up against bullying. Make our school systems an accepting, caring support sys- tem in every area, because at the end of that day that’s exactly what it should be. Do not be a part of the 72 per cent that stand by and watch bullying happen around them. Be a part of the 40 per cent that goes against bullying for a safer school atmosphere for their peers and them- selves. Be an upstander, not a bystander. Shea Wineck Sexting and cyber-bullying Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat. What do all of these have in common? Their ability to destroy reputations. As parents, you’d like to think that your children are not part of the statistics; you’d like to think that they are protected; you’d like to think they would never send provoc- ative pictures of themselves. Sadly, that is far from the truth. No child is immune to the dangers that technology has to offer. Sexting is defined as the act of sending sexually related content in the form of text messages. According to Durham Regional Police, a survey of 1,200 teenagers indi- cates one in five have electronically sent or posted nude or semi-nude pictures or vid- eos of themselves. What most are unaware of is that sexting under 18 is a crime. The sending and receiving of these photos used for an illegal purpose constitutes Dis- tribution and Possession of Child Pornog- raphy and bears terms of imprisonment. As with sexting, cyber-bullying is also a crime. Depending on the severity of the case, you can be charged with a range of offences that vary from criminal harass- ment to counselling suicide. Today, face- to-face interactions are more informal, and youth are able to share pictures, post hurt- ful comments, and degrade others without fear of repercussions because their identity is hidden. With the click of a button, reputa- tions can be destroyed. Long-term effects can include self-harm, eating disorders, depression, substance abuse and suicide. As it is so easy to send things via tech- nology, children are able to do so many things in the privacy of their own room. You’d like to think they are doing homework or watching TV, but can you really be sure? Ask yourself this question: do you really know what your children are doing? For more information visit https://www.face- book.com/SensibleSending -- Kristen O’Doherty is a recent graduate of the Police Foundations program at Durham College. Kristen O’Doherty Guest Column Cyber bullying On t wo wheels or four, be safe in Durham If you drive the busy streets of Durham Region you’d better be prepared to share more space with an increasing number of cyclists this summer. A cycling communications strategy sur- vey conducted by the Region of Durham indicated more recreational cyclists plan to hit the streets this year. This can be either a good or a bad thing depending on what side of the street you’re travelling on. The benefits of cycling are many. In addi- tion to the sheer enjoyment of getting out- doors, cycling is an excellent form of car- diovascular exercise. It also allows you to explore many areas of Durham Region you would never get to or know about driving your car. Consider also it’s a cheaper and cleaner alternative to driving cars. But the dangers of cycling cannot be ignored. Far too often motorists drive along oblivious to cyclists. Last summer a 19-year-old cyclist was killed in Ajax after being struck by a dump truck on July 27 at Church Street North and Delaney Drive. A few weeks later on Aug. 2 a cyclist in Oshawa suffered head injuries after being struck by a car on Park Road, and on Aug. 22 an 11-year-old was hit on Ross- land Road. Those are just three examples of cycling accidents in Durham Region. There were many more. The Ministry of Transportation says fatal- ities due to distracted driving are expected to exceed those from drinking and driving by 2016. In order to maintain Durham Region as a livable community cyclists and motor- ists must learn to share the roads. Motor- ists must be vigilant and remember cyclists have as much right to be on the road- ways as they do. Watch for them and treat cyclists in the same manner you would any other motorist. Likewise cyclists must remember to be aware motorists cannot see them as easily as a cyclist can see a car. They too must follow the proper rules of the road remembering to signal, stop at red lights and give pedestrians the right of way. The Region of Durham is focussing on cycling priorities and has cycling con- struction projects slated for 2014, includ- ing multi-purpose pathways, paved shoul- ders and buffered cycling lanes. They’re addressing cycling congestion now before it gets to the levels seen in cities like Toron- to. We all want to get out and enjoy every- thing Durham Region has to offer now that the weather is nicer. The key is to do it safe- ly, whether on two wheels or four. Paying it forward -- and backward I am heading back to my old public school in a few days for a reunion/half- century celebration of sorts. I’m greatly looking forward to it. Not so much to see old friends, although I am cer- tain that will be lovely, but to say thank you to a few special people, a handful of teach- ers who were kind enough and patient enough to not only show me my gifts, but to steer me towards them. Our high school years, for most of us, are what grab the lion’s share of memory space and reminiscence time. We think about our proms, dances, teams, school letters. Big ticket items that, at the time, seemed very important. But our early years, those primary grades are where our foundations were laid, where, if you think about it, the really important stuff was happening. Simply because we are so young, so new, those elementary years are packed with a lot of firsts. Our first separation from the cocoon of home, parents and siblings. Our first interaction with strangers; with good kids and bad kids. Our first confrontation, our first recognition and commendation. Our first kiss, our first fight. Our first deci- sion to follow or to lead, to hurt or befriend. Anyway you slice it, there’s a heck of a lot going on in those years. As I say, we tend to shelve a lot of early memories in favour of the brighter, shinier, louder experiences that come in our early and late teens, but those formative years, for better or worse, are where so much of our hardwiring is done for the rest of our lives. Which is what makes the role of those individuals who shape us and nurture us during that time so unspeakably impor- tant. And which is why I’m hoping for the opportunity to extend a few long-overdue thank yous. The great dichotomy of children and childhood is that young kids possess both enormous resilience and incredible vul- nerability at the same time. A child may display remarkable amounts of courage fending off the daily attacks of a playground full of lupine adversaries only to wither instantly beneath the weight of a careless word from a role model. For- tunately the converse is also true. A kind word, a heartfelt compliment, sincere praise from someone we look up to can make us feel 10 feet tall. I was fortunate enough, in my public school years, to have several teachers who made me feel like that on a pretty regular basis. Made me feel like I was unique and special and, above all, I think, made me feel like there were good things waiting for me in this world. I can’t think of a better gift to give any- one than the gift of potential, of hope and dreams. Unless, of course, it might be the gift of telling someone that they have done this for you. That something they did, even something very small, mattered tremen- dously. I think it’s important that we, all of us, spend some time in this life, seeking out those who had a hand in guiding us toward our special compass point, and letting them know how important, how irreplace- ably important, they have been to us. 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Here’s how Facebook responded: Deborah Linton: And that is precisely why our car insurance rates are so high -- we are paying for these los- ers. 23% 38% 30% X X X X BEHIND THE LENS At a recent concert we were only allowed to photograph from one spot at the back of the arena near the soundboard rather than in the pit in front of the stage. Photographers usually only have two to three songs to get their shot before they have to leave the floor. While photographers were grumbling about all the hands in the air with cameras and phones trying to get a shot of their favourite star, I decided to use those hands to create a different perspective. I partic- ularly like this shot. It has enough glitter of the stage to pro- vide interest in the background and the singer is squarely framed inside someone’s camera with the silhouettes of the three hands adding dimension. 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TheCorporationofTheCityofPickering InTheMatterofThe OntarioHeritageAct,R.S.O.1990,c.0.18 AndintheMatterofLandsandPremisesattheFollowingMunicipal Address2865Sideline16,CityofPickering ProvinceofOntario NoticeofPassing TakenoticethattheCouncilofTheCorporationoftheCityofPickering onApril22nd,2014passedBy-law#7346/14todesignatethe followingpropertyasbeingofculturalheritagevalueandinterest underPartIVofthe OntarioHeritageAct,R.S.O.1990,c.0.18 WalterPercyProperty 2865Sideline16 SouthPartofLot16,Concession4 Pickering,Ontario DatedattheCityofPickeringthis14th dayofMay,2014 DebbieShields,CityClerk CityofPickering,OneTheEsplanade Pickering,ONL1V6K7•905.420.4660,ext.2019 Notice of Passing TheCityofPickeringiscurrentlyseekinginterestedapplicantsfrom professionalswhoarerequiredtoadheretocodesofstandardsof theirprofession,andotherindividualswithin-depthknowledgeof thecampaignfinancingrulesofthe MunicipalElectionsAct,1996, forappointmenttotheCityofPickering2014MunicipalElection ComplianceAuditCommittee. ThepowersandfunctionsoftheCommitteearesetoutinSection81 ofthe MunicipalElectionsAct,1996.Additionaldetailsregardingthe Committeecanbefoundatthewebsitelistedbelow. Ifyouwishtobeconsideredforanappointment,pleasecompletethe applicationformfoundatwww.pickering.ca/election.Applications willbeaccepteduntil June2nd. DebbieShields,CityClerk dshields@pickering.ca Appointment to the City of Pickering 2014 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee Legislative Services Division One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 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 • Ma y 1 4 , 2 0 1 4 10 AP Ian McMillan imcmillan@durhamregion.comAlight rain was falling as I entered Henry House in Oshawa with members of Paranormal Research- ers of Ontario on a cool, dark April night. The acronym of the organization is straight- forward: proo(f), for Paranormal Researchers of Ontario. The (f) stands for fear. It’s the only variable. The researchers were there to document the presence, or lack thereof, of ghosts in two of the historic houses located at the foot of Lakeview Park, Henry House and Robinson House. I was there to document them and anything that might go bump in the night. Brad Mavin, co-founder of proo(f), said while he’s intrigued by the possibility of the supernatural, his main role is to challenge the evidence and look for a more earthly explana- tion for alleged hauntings. If his team cannot find evidence a house isn’t haunted, he’s hon- est with his clients. “It’s always the worst part telling the people their house is not haunted,” he said. That’s what appealed to Laura Suchan about proo(f). She’s the executive director of Oshawa Community Museums and over the years her staff has reported strange happen- ings in the two houses. To have an organiza- tion come in with objective minds to investi- gate was what she wanted. “That’s what I liked about them,” she said. Mr. Mavin went about setting up night- vision camera and sound equipment with three other proo(f) members in each room of Henry House. A computer was set up in the front hall of the historic home where Katie Mavin, the other co-founder of the organiza- tion, monitored any suspicious activity. Given the time constraints for this investigation, Robinson House was not wired with cameras. When everything was in place the lights were shut off. Darkness swallowed every- one except Katie, whose face was lit up by the lonely computer monitor. Our ghost hunt began. Reverend Thom-as Henry, his wife Lurenda and their children moved into the stone house in 1850. Rev. Henry lived there until his death in 1879. He died in the house, explains Melissa Cole, curator at Oshawa Community Museum. In Rev. Henry’s study, just to the left of the front door, is his desk and chair. It’s a room where more than one person has reported terrifying experiences. Ms. Cole said one little boy who was on a public tour of Henry House saw or sensed something at Rev. Henry’s desk that affected him. “This room gets a lot of stories,” she said. “It has made many people uncomfortable.” Cameras were set up around the room, tem- perature readings were taken and an EMF detector was brought out. The detectors are used with the lights turned off in order to not give off any false readings, I was told. And here I thought they were just trying to scare me. If an unseen entity came anywhere near the detector the green light would flash yel- low. On this night the light remained green. I wasn’t sure if that was a good or bad thing. Did I really want to be sharing space with a ghost? At the back of Henry House on the main floor beside the kitchen is a bedroom. Ms. Cole said it’s the only room in Henry House where she’s experienced anything out of the ordinary. One day a few years ago she noticed the bedding was rumpled as if somebody had sat where a person would normally swing his or her legs out of the bed. But nobody has slept in the room in decades. She straight- ened the covers and asked staff members if anyone knew how the covers got rumpled. Nobody had any answers and she soon for- got about it. A week later she walked into the room and noticed again the bed sheets had been disheveled. “It happens in the same spot all the time,” she said. With that in mind proo(f) investigator Rob DiVenanzo placed an EMF detector on the bed. “If any spirit is in this room give us a sign. Go near our device or tap us,” he said. My eyes were fixated on the green light. What would I do if it flashed yellow? Where would I go? I was distinctly aware of every- thing around me despite the fact I was sur- rounded by darkness. Feeling a little skittish, we move on from the room, having unsuccessfully detected any- thing paranormal. I suspected we would head to another bedroom. I was wrong. Mr. DiVe- nanzo led us to the basement, the same base- ment where caskets are stored. They were donated to the museum from Humber Col- lege a number of years ago and are used for special exhibits throughout the course of the year. If there was going to be a paranormal experience on this night I fully expected it to be by the caskets. Putting the electro magnetic detector near the caskets, Mr. DiVenanzo and proo(f) inves- tigator Shane McLaren set off for the far cor- ner of the basement, leaving me alone in complete and utter blackness to monitor it. I barely breathed as those two videotaped and took photographs of something off at the other side of the basement. My eyes were glued to the green light. While I watched it I was praying nothing was watching me from a dark corner. The green light never flickered. The other part of my ghost hunting tour took us to Robinson House. John Robinson and his wife Ruth were the original landown- ers and built the house in 1856. It remained in the family until 1965 when it was turned over to the Oshawa and District Historical Society. Mr. Mavin and proo(f) investigator Ben Sta- cey remained at Henry House while I accom- panied Mr. DiVenanzo and Mr. McLaren to the historic Dutch colonial style building with Ms. Cole. Ms. Cole explained to us many peo- ple have said they’ve seen the lights flicker- ing off and on inside the house at night. On one occasion while a group of Brownies was being given a tour of Robinson House, one of the girls in the group became uncomfortable and sweaty. She couldn’t explain what was wrong, just that she didn’t feel right being in the house. It frightened her. “I don’t know if she actually finished the tour or not,” Ms. Cole said. Inside the house the lights were again turned off. We all stood there in the dark wait- ing for our eyes to adjust. When enough time had lapsed Ms. Cole led us to the top of the stairs. Looking back at Mr. DiVenanzo, she stopped. “I was going to ask you if you were OK,” she said. Mr. DiVenanzo shook his head no. “It feels warm, very uncomfortable,” he said. Then, as quickly as the feeling hit him, it left. Mr. McLaren admitted he too didn’t feel quite right at the top of the stairs. As for myself I felt a little disoriented but I attributed it to the darkness and the fact I’d just walked up about 14 steps. We investigated the upper floor of Robinson House without discovering any unusual feel- ings. It wasn’t until we were in a room known as the general store, where Mr. McLaren inter- rupted Mr. DiVenanzo while he was talking to the camera. Something had moved behind him against the wall. What was it? Nobody could be sure. But proo(f) would go over the video footage later. Oftentimes the camera detects things not visible to the naked eye. I spoke to Mr. Mavin a few weeks later to ask him about the investigation. When he went over the video footage, I wanted to know, did he find anything? Was Henry House or Rob- inson House haunted, in his opinion? Not on that night, he said. Of course that doesn’t mean strange things haven’t happened at either house, they just didn’t happen on that night. During other investigations, proo(f) has gone back on a number of occasions and had completely dif- ferent experiences. In other places they’ve left their equipment behind and it’s picked up some bizarre activities. What about the strange feelings that over- came his colleagues at the top of the stairs at Robinson House? “There was certainly a strange feeling up there,” he admitted. “I rarely ever get some sensation or feeling. I had no fear of that place at all though.” I wish I could have said the same. Then again I don’t have as much experience walk- ing through suspected haunted houses in the dark. 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This year’s numbers are higher -- the food bank served 822 people in the month of April alone and had one day where 50 families were served within two hours. “Every person who walks through the door has their own story,” Ms. Jocz says, noting clients range from the recent- ly and long-term unemployed, to the working poor, seniors on fixed incomes and people struggling on social assis- tance. She says the gaps between major holi- days mean a struggle to keep the shelves filled. “Between Christmas and Easter we had a lot of concerns ... the summer will be the same,” she says. Pickering Cares is a faith-based group created in 2010 with the goal of creating an annual, city-wide food drive. The initiative has grown each year and organizers say support from local resi- dents, the City and the Pickering Town Centre has been crucial. 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Ritchy has received dinner vouchers compliments of McDonald’s, Subway and Boston Pizza. *BENJANMIN MOORE AJAX *BOUCLAIR AJAX *DURHAM PARENT AJAX PICKERING *FOREVER YOUNG AJAX PICKERING *GIANT TIGER AJAX *HOME DEPOT AJAX PICKERING *LOWES AJAX PICKERING *MARK’S WORK WEARHOUSE AJAX PICKERING *ONTARIO TOURISM AJAX PICKERING *PHARMA PLUS AJAX PICKERING *REAL ESTATE AJAX PICKERING *RONA AJAX PICKERING *WHEELS AJAX PICKERING *XS CARGO AJAX PICKERING *DELIVERED TO SELECTED HOUSEHOLDS ONLY FR E E eB o o k s a t d u r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Rainbow flag won’t fly at Region this year Lobby to house flag until new flag poles installed Brad Andrews bandrews@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- The rainbow flag recogniz- ing Durham’s gay community will be dis- played at Durham Region headquarters but won’t be flying on a flag pole yet. Regional politicians decided the rainbow flags could be placed in the main entrance and lobby of the headquarters building on Rossland Road in Whitby, after hearing a pre- sentation by Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Durham Region. The group spoke to council’s finance and administration com- mittee May 6. Jayme Harper, executive director of PFLAG, criticized the Region for falling behind the municipalities on taking a stand against dis- crimination toward Durham's lesbian, gay and transgendered residents. Pickering Councillor Jennifer O’Connell suggested taking down a current flag and flying a rainbow flag to commemorate international anti-homophobia day May 16 and 17, due to a lack of available flag poles at the Region’s headquarters. "I don't think this should impede such a symbolic gesture showing we're open and welcome," said Coun. O'Connell. She suggested Pickering or one of the other municipalities’ flags could be replaced at the Region headquar- ters, and that each year it could rotate. "I don't think it's a big deal," said Coun. O'Connell, who called it a minor issue. Others disagreed and her motion was defeated, in favour of another put forward by Regional Chairman Roger Anderson seeking the installation of new flagpoles. "I have no problem with the Region of Dur- ham flying the flag, the PFLAG or any other flag," said Mr. Anderson. "I think there's a way of doing it that's far more permanent." Council will seek the installation of three new flagpoles on regional property for future community use. "I look at the flag as representation of recog- nition," said Oshawa Coun. Nancy Diamond. "It's important these groups be recognized at a regional level, not just the local level." Following the committee’s decision, Mr. Harper said it was something his group had been seeking for years. 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Offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©1998-2014 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc. FIND YOUR ADVANTAGE AT CHOOSENISSAN.CA OR YOUR LOCAL RETAILER MY NISSAN a mitlAt pecxe(s ledomn adeSa mitlA4 102/)00AA4 5GL4C, TMS 8 .1a rtneSt pecxe(s ledoma rtneS4 102/)00AA4 5GR5B, TMS 6 .1t pecxe(s ledome toNa sreV4 102/sledomn adeSa sreV4 102w eny naf oe sahcrupe htn ot nuocsidh sac0 52,2$1/052,6$/052,2$/005,3$/000,3$/005,2$/052,2$t eG TAGE AFIND YOUR ADVANT CHOOSENISSAN.CA MY NISSANMYEXTRA ADVANTAGE 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 • Ma y 1 4 , 2 0 1 4 15 APSports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2254 Walker to soar with the Eagles at Elmira Two-sport athlete will play hockey and soccer for Division-3 school Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Things worked out just fine for Michael Walker. On one hand, based on his aspirations a few years ago, things didn’t work out the way he wanted them to at the time. But over time, and after committing to attend Elmira College to play both hock- ey and soccer for the Soaring Eagles this fall, it all worked out in the end. The Pickering resident will be a dual- sport athlete at the Division-3 school in New York and couldn’t be happier. It won’t be the first time the 21 year old will be away from home to follow his ath- letic pursuits. After attending grades 9-11 at St. Mary Catholic School, he trans- ferred, all the way to Massachusetts for two years of prep school at Cushing Academy. The idea was to head to the States, get some exposure, then head to a prominent NCAA university on a schol- arship. “After Cushing I had some offers but they were D-3 and I obviously wanted to live the dream, go D1. Unfortunately that didn’t happen for me,” he says of his path. He came home after graduating from Cushing and played junior in Corn- wall before getting traded to the Tren- ton Golden Hawks of the Ontario Junior Hockey League midway through the 2012-2013 season. In 24 games he scored just once and added six assists with lim- ited ice time, asking for a trade and a fresh start for the 2013-14 season. After starting his minor career with the Ajax-Pickering Raiders, then moving on to the Wexford Raiders, Vaughan Kings and Toronto Marlies, he was home again, a member of the Pickering Panthers, after GM/head coach Mike Galati made the deal to acquire the hometown prod- uct. “(Mike) knew what my abilities were and didn’t think I was playing up to my full potential in Trenton,” says Walker of the deal. “In Trenton I wasn’t getting played. That’s why I asked for a trade. Luckily I ended up in Pickering.” With a coach who believed in him, Walker was named the team’s captain and given the opportunity to play in key situations. He thrived, putting up 25-23- 48 point totals in 50 games, and added another four points in five playoff games. Living at home and feeling settled also played a big role in his success. “The big thing for me, I was gone for two years,” he says of living away from home at prep school. “You come back home and see your mom and she’s mak- ing you home-cooked meals. It’s like, I don’t want to leave. “Prep school make me appreciate things a lot more after doing things on my own. I asked for a trade to Pickering and I couldn’t be happier with it. I was home every day and for me that was huge because I was gone for two years.” At Elmira, he is looking forward to joining a good hockey program with a nice rink that attracts a lot of fans to the games. The smaller class ratio will also benefit him academically, he says. He will start with the school’s soccer team in the fall, having began playing minor soccer as a youngster in Pickering and then with the Toronto Lynx. Hockey will start later, with just a short overlap of the two sports. In class, he is deciding between busi- ness or pre-med. His interest in helping people has him interested in becoming a doctor. PICKERING -- Michael Walker of the Pickering Panthers protected the puck during a game against the Toronto Jr. Canadiens. The Pickering resident has accepted an offer to play hockey and soccer at Elmira College in New York beginning in the fall. Gary Keys / OJHL Images Lacrosse Ajax Ironheads drop a pair of close weekend games to Gloucester and Nepean AJAX -- The Ajax Ironheads had a competi- tive but unproductive weekend. The Jr. B lacrosse club lost a pair of close games at the Ajax Community Cen- tre, each by just three-goal margins, falling to the Gloucester Griffins 13-10 on Satur- day and the Nepean Knights 10-7 on Sun- day. The loss to undefeated Gloucester (6-0-0) was especially disappointing. The Ironheads carried at 9-5 lead into the second period, and were up 10-6 with 15:27 left to go in the game. But Glouces- ter closed out the third period with seven unanswered goals for the 13-10 win. Jake Gilmour led the offence for the Ironheads with five points on a goal and four assists, while three players had four-point nights, including Adrian Torok-Orban (2-2), Cam Mancini (3-1) and Rowan Kelly (4 assists). It was the exact opposite on Sunday afternoon as the Ironheads were down 6-2 after two periods and 10-3 at one point in the third before rallying for the final four goals of the game in a 10-7 loss. Seven different players notched one goal each for the Ironheads -- Steven Berger, Shane Takahashi, Patrick Morgan, Mitchell Gus- tavsen, Matt Fountain, Torok-Orban and Mancini. The Ironheads took a 2-4-0 record into last night’s game against Halton Hills, and host Mississauga tonight at 8 pm. Basketball Durham City Basketball Atom Bulldogs win second straight provincial title AJAX - The Durham City Atom Bulldogs Cen- tral under-11 team won its second straight provincial basketball title beating the num- ber-two ranked Scarborough Blues 65-55. The Atom Bulldogs Central team went 25-0 through the regular season. The boys team then beat the Waterloo Wildhawks 71-29, the Team Breakdown 50-26 and then the Oakville Venom 49-29 in games that were not even close battles. The Bulldogs were then matched up with the Blues in the final, a rematch of the championship from last year. The Bulldogs won again to claim the title. Team members include Isaiah Adams, Kaleb Birch, Jaden Clayton, Myles Graham, Nicholas Kaptein, Marcus Murrell, David Ononiwu, Pierce Santos, Kole Scott, Noah Seetram and Nathaniel Simms. The team is coached by Ervin Clayton, Nkosi Adams, James Seetram and managed by Simone Seetram. 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 • Ma y 1 4 , 2 0 1 4 16 AP NEW!NEW!DISCOVER IMPROVE ACHIEVE Oshawa: 200 John St. W. oshawatrucking.com � �� 4-month internship with leading-edge transportation companies � �� Introduction to Supply Chain & Logistics � �� Commercial Driver Improvement (Defensive Driving) Course Certificate � Air Brake Training � 50 hours of one-on-one in-cab instruction � Training on state-of-the-art 3D simulators 40WEEKS PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORT OPERATOR � �� Air Brake Training � Commercial Driver Improvement (Defensive Driving) Course Certificate � Preparation for AZ Class license � Training on state-of-the-art 3D simulators 8WEEKS TRACTOR-TRAILER (AZ) Member of:Delivered inPartnership with: Courses include a diploma from theTruck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO). 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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES ~ Set-up, operation, and maintenance of equipment. ~ Efficiently running and maintaining a steady work flow. ~ Troubleshooting and correcting run problems. ~ Providing leadership and instruction to the machine staff. ~ Following direction and insertion plans as instructed by the assigned Supervisor. ~ General operation of all components of the machine including pocket feeder and stacker as required. ~ Responsible for preventative maintenance as per manufacturer's specifications. ~ Maintaining a clean and safe work environment. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR ~ An aptitude for machine operation. ~ Strong work ethic ~ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. ~ Ability to troubleshoot problems. ~ Exceptional time management and organization skills. ~ Solid technical and mechanical abilities. ~ Strong computer skills and understanding of basic software systems. ~ Ability to lead, motivate and supervise others. ~ Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends. If this sounds like a fit for you, please send resume to: Onelia Pope at opope@durhamregion.com by May 27/ 2014 INTERNAL CANDIDATES: Please submit your application directly to the HR Regional Manager of the hiring division Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Durham/Northumberland Division - Oshawa Location Full Time Managing Editor - Management THE COMPANY A subsidiary of Torstar Corporation, Metroland is one of Canada's premier media companies. Metroland delivers up-to-the-minute vital business and community information to millions of people across Ontario. THE OPPORTUNITY The Durham/Northumberland Division of Metroland Media Group Ltd. is looking for a Managing Editor for its Northumberland News, Port Perry Star and Uxbridge Times-Journal publications. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Planning and assigning news coverage, layout, writing, staff development and website maintenance • Overseeing and managing the department to ensure the smooth running of day to day functions. • Ensuring that news coverage is accurate and timely and reflects the reader's need for community news regarding local government, community affairs, sports and special features and events. • The Managing Editor will spend time in the Cobourg, Oshawa, Uxbridge and Port Perry offices. • This position will report to the Editor in Chief of the Dur- ham/Northumberland Division WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Knowledge based on experience in all areas of community news coverage, both print and online. • Experience in newsroom management. • Ability to assume strong leadership and be proficient in a variety of editorial functions for both newspaper and online products • Proficiency in Adobe's InDesign and Photoshop is necessary. • Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle If this sounds like a fit for you, please send resume to: Joanne Burghardt Editor in Chief Durham/Northumberland Division 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 e-mail: jburghardt@durhamregion.com by May 15, 2014 Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 1-905-686-7800 Part Time Positions No Need for Child Care Paid MTO MedicalWE WILL TRAIN YOU We are the highest paid in the area We also have Lunchtime Kindergarten Runs After hours call Patti1-905-999-0140 Looking for drivers in Ajax, Pickering and Whitby Our Community Needs You Past applicants need not apply DELIVERY ROUTES AVAILABLE: AJAX/PICKERING AD420 319 HARWOOD AVE S 39 APARTMENT AD419 301-315 HARWOOD AVE S 40 APARTMENTS AS211 Carter-Bennet /Freer Cr 47 papers AS218 Jonesridge Dr/Searell Ave 44 papers AV352 Elliottglen Dr 42 papers AV361 Burtonbury/Reevesmere Ln 54 papers AW421 Decourcy-Ireland Circ 35 papers Shoal Point RD Salt Dr 61 houses PI375 BAINBRIDGE DR 40 PI380 JAYWIN CIRCLE 35 HOUSES If you are interested in a Route that isn’t listed please call (905)683-5117 and have your name put on a waiting list. Maint. Mechanic/Millwright Position - 2 Positions available immediately. Dayshift Ajax. Hands on - Preventative maintenance, repairs, and improvements to existing production line- Strong working knowledge of hydraulic/pneumatic systems, conveyers, pumps and compressors, PLC controllers, etc. Please send resume including salary requirements to: jerrylennox@lennoxdrum.com or via fax to 905-427-4986 SALES LEAD COORDINATOR - Durham Region Advantage Airtech Heating & Air Conditioning is seeking an outgoing, energetic, success driven individual to secure sales appointments from incoming leads, track data and create sales reports. This person will also assist in the development and implementation of sales and marketing strategies. The ideal candidate will be organized, team oriented, MS Office proficient and possess a post-secondary education. We offer a competitive base salary, full benefit package and pension. Please fax resume to 905-683-0817 CABINET MAKERS/INSTALLERS Seeking experienced cabinet makers. 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Log on to: 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 • Ma y 1 4 , 2 0 1 4 18 AP ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Newtonville FRIDAY May 16th, 5:00 p.m. Selling an estate from Newcastle and a Leskard home. 9pc dining suite, 7 pc dining set, designer glass coffee table, oversize sofa chair, sage green couch (by Bassett), rattan couch, queen sleigh bed, 5 pc bedroom suite, single maple bed, designer dressers, new doors, new BBQ, Makita sawzall, wire racks, doll houses , drop leaf table, occ. tables, 4pc settee, black hall desk and chair, nesting tables, oil lamps, new shutters; including a full line of shop and woodworking equipment; mechanics chests and tools; 13" rigid thickness planer; joiner planer; belt sander; saws-radial, table, chop; power tools shop equipment; power washer; 10 ft aluminum brake; etc. etc. Preview after 2:00 p.m. Check Website/fb for complete list Terms: Cash, Approved Cheques, M/C, Visa, Interac. 10% Buyers Premium Applies AUCTIONEERS Frank & Steve Stapleton 905.786.2244, www.stapletonauctions.com fb - Stapleton Auctions 'Celebrating 43 years in the auction industry' CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday May 16 at 4:30pm Located 3 miles East of Little Britainon Kawartha Lakes Rd 4 Selling the contents of a Bobcaygeon home plus others - curio cabinet - oak bow front china cabinet with curved glass sides - round marble top coffee table - two bronze figurines "Les Eleves" by Emile Bruchon - what not stand - Gingerbread clock - maple hutch - maple drop front desk - qty of wicker furniture - approx 20 Royal Doulton figurines - Yamaha YFP 70 electronic piano - western saddle - 3 section oak barrister bookcase - settee - pine bonnet chest - roll top desk - qty of military badges and medals - qty of coins - Gingerbread clock - Minn Kota trolling motor - alum ext ladders - Stihl 026 chainsaw - Dewalt 20v cordless set - Powerfist floor model drill press - Mastercraft 12" planer - 12" Dewalt miter saw - Craftex bandsaw - Craftex 7" belt/9" disc sander - qty of restaurant chairs - propane fryer - stainless steel propane wok station - Fagor commercial dishwasher - GE dryer - 4 x 8 flat deck trailer - 6.6 x 16' tandem axle trailer - 96 Wellcraft 20' cabin cruiser with 190 OMC outboard/inboard and trailer - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items Don 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 5pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am Auction Sale of Antiques Furniture & Collectibles from Estates in Lindsay, Sunderland, Bradford, Uxbridge Saturday May 24th , 2014 10:00 AM UXBRIDGE SALES ARENA 720 DAVIS DRIVE, UXBRIDGE Buyers Premium 10% Visa, M/C, Debit & Approved Cheque GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538, 800-654-4647 416-518-6401 Details & photos garyhauctions@sympatico.ca garyhillauctions.ca Watch our website for updates & listings AUCTION SALESunday May 18, 20149:00 am (viewing 8:00 am) Auction features Articles from Past to Present. Collectibles, Antiques, Household Contents, Furniture, Glass & China,, New Electric Guitar & Amp (Austin), Tools, Rubbermaid Deck Cupboard, Plus Many More Useful Items. Note: Viewing for our Outstanding Estate Auction on Sunday May 25, is available at this week's auction.. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (10% buyers premium) see: www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com MacGREGOR AUCTIONSLocated in Orono. Take 401 to 115 Hwy, Exit at Main St, Orono. Follow signs to Mill Pond 905-263-2100 1-800-363-6799 HAYDON AUCTION BARN Midway between Bowmanville & Blackstock, just east of Durham #57 Monday May 19th Holiday Auction 10:30 am Viewing from 9 am From a Downsizing West Hill Home and Others to include Dining Table 6 Cane Back Chairs & China Cabinet, 9 Drawer Dresser & Mirror, Sofa, Royal Doulton , Hummels, Nippon, Limoges, Goebel Dinnerware, Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl, Coins, Brand New Jewelry, Vinyl Records, SLR Cameras, Oil Lamps, Tobacco Tins, An- tiques, Collectibles and Lots More. See Website for Photos, Full Details & Updates www.haydonauctionbarn.com 2498 Concession Rd. 8, Bowmanville (Haydon) Rod Smith - Auctioneer (905) 263-4402HOLIDAY ESTATE ONLINE ONLY AUCTION - Beginning Thursday May 15 - 10am - Closing Tuesday May 20 - 8pm at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER-LINDSAY selling the contents of large Toronto Estate & several local estates, antiques, furniture, glass & china, collectables, prints, coins, records, books, appliances, tools, etc, Do not miss this interesting auction, over 1000 lots. MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 photos/catalogue/terms/preview/pickup times at www.mcleanauctions.com DIOTTE, Mark Allen - Mark passed peacefully at the Oshawa Hospital on May 7, 2014, 12:30 am. He fought cancer valiantly and never deviated from his positive outlook on his journey. Mark was born March 15 1959 in the original Ajax hospital. He proudly stated he had lived in the Ajax Pickering area his entire life. He was dedicated to serving the community through his career as a firefighter and ultimately the Fire Chief in Ajax. Mark is survived by his loving wife of 30 years; Jennifer, daughters; Natalie (Joseph Conkright) and Bridgette (Jordan Balcom), parents; Bernard and Dawn, mother in law; Lois Macintosh, sister; Kim, niece; Laurel Van Harten (Rich), nephew; Garrett, sister and brother in law; Laurie and Joe Sheppard, nieces and nephews; Jim, Robert, Gemma, Kate, Jeff, Russ, Tia and Will. Mark will be greeted on the other side by his grandmother; Alice Pearsall, uncle; Patrick Pearsall, and father in law; Karl Macintosh. Mark had a deep passion for life. He was constantly seeking fun and humour in everything he did. He enjoyed hockey, skiing, swimming, good food and family time. His message to anyone he spoke to was to take each moment as a gift and he practiced what he preached. Mark learned that he was terminal on February 12, 2014. His attitude was to enjoy his final days with friends and family as much as possible. He received up to thirty visitors a day, and we want to thank everyone for taking time to visit Mark and laugh with him. He valued good conversation and humour and that is what he experienced in his final days. Mark's nurses and doctors in the Supportive Care Team deserve thanks and recognition. He was fortunate to be looked after by extraordinary people who deeply care for their patients. He felt safe and loved while he was there. Thank you to everyone for their personal touch. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, (28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, (Ajax), 905 428-8488) on Wednesday May 14, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at the Gathering Place (1920 Bayly St., Pickering) on Thursday May 15, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. The interment will be at Duffin Meadows Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Lung Association www.lung.ca or The Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada www.braintumor.ca would be much appreciated. Online condolences may be placed atwww.mceachniefuneral.ca HIGGINS, Linda Margaret (nee Tolton) - December 7, 1948- May 9, 2014. Linda was born and raised in Owen Sound. She passed away peacefully after a courageous battle surrounded by her family on May 9, 2014 in her 66th year. Our amazing super strong devoted mother will be forever missed by her children Terry, Natalie and Andre. Adored by her grandchildren Parrish, Denon, Tyrell, Michael, Jaxx, Alexandra, Lyfe and Knyt. Beloved by her father Wesley and his wife Jean, her brothers John and Brian, her sister Cathy, her nieces and nephews and her late mother Margaret. She will also be missed by her extended family and friends. Family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 905-428-8488) on Thursday May 15, 2014 from 5-9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place on Friday May 16, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Agape Temple Adventist Church (1999 Fairport Road, Pickering). Donations to the Higgins Family would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca SAUNDERS, Timothy - Suddenly at Ajax- Pickering Hospital on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the age of 61 years. Beloved husband of Margaret. Loving father of Peggy and Charley. Fondly remembered by his sister Louise Sunstrum and niece Barbara. Active member of the Masonic Lodge, attendee at Flame and Tim will be missed by his parish family at All Saints. Visitation will be held at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax 905-428-8488) on Thursday, May 15 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 pm. A Funeral Service will be held at ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH (300 Dundas St. W., Whitby) on Friday, May 16 at 11:00 am. A Guest Book may be signed on- line at www.mceachniefuneral.ca McCRORIE, John D. - Peacefully at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre on Sunday, May 11, 2014 in his 57th year surrounded by his family and friends. Loving husband of his Sweet Caroline (nee Lennard) of 32 years. Caring father to his 3 proudest achievements Sean, Craig and Megan. Cherished son of Jean, predeceased by his father Jack. Sadly missed by his sister Jeanette and by his brothers Robert (Bernadette) and James (Valérie). Fondly remembered by his in-laws Graham and Pat Lennard, Diane and Andrew (Linda) and by his nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial visitation will be held at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax (905-428-8488) on Thursday, May 15 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 7:00 - 9:00 pm. If desired, memorial donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation. A Guest Book may be signed on-line at www.mceachniefuneral.ca ALLEN, Albert Orville, of Kincardine, passed away at South Bruce Grey Health Centre- Kincardine, on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Allen (February 2014) (née Huish). Albert and Dorothy were married for over 63 years. Dear father of Richard (Ruthanne) of Orillia, Kathryn (Michael) McGarry of Kincardine and David (Annette) of Bracebridge. Sadly missed by his grandchildren; Laura (Neal), Jennifer, Paul (Kim), Kevin, Ryan, Carlene, Brittany (Alex) and his great-grand-daughter Fiora. Albert was looking forward to the arrival of his second great-grandchild. Predeceased by his brothers, Elwood (Gladys) and Elmer (Jean). Survived by his sister-in-law Thelma Huish of Collingwood. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Centennial United Church, 234 William Street, Stayner, on Tuesday, May 13, from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Wim Kreeft officiating. Interment, Stayner Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Diabetes Association or a United Church of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to the DAVEY-LINKLATER FUNERAL HOME, 757 Princes Street, Kincardine, ON, N2Z 1Z5, 519-396-2701. Portrait and memorial online at www.daveylinklaterfuneralhome.com Join us and other industry professionals on Sunday June 8th where we will spend the day educating consumers on what they need to know on how to live a healthier lifestyle using all natural and/or organic ingredients in food, cleansers, beauty products, minerals, supplements and more... Check out our Farmers Market in the parking lot. 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