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PICKERINGNews Adver tiser / durhamregion.com / @newsdurham @newsdurham CRAFT BEER FESTNA Pressrun 54,400 / 32 pages / Optional 3-week delivery $6 / $1 newsstand WED., JULY 16, 2014 / A publication of PICKERING -- Several residents have expressed concerns about some line painting done in advance of traffic lights being installed later this summer at the intersection of Brock Road and Concession 7. The line painting is confusing and is creating the potential for head-on collisions. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland New markings at Pickering intersection ‘dangerous’ Region says drivers will adjust quickly to changes at Brock Road and Concession 7 Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Concerned driv- ers say new road markings at a Pickering intersection are a reci- pe for a collision. The Region of Durham is pre- paring to install traffic lights at the intersection of Brock Road North and Concession 7 some- time in July. Amanda Spencer, a traffic engi- neer with the Region, says pave- ment markings along Brock Road have been modified in advance of that work to “condition motor- ists to the new lane configura- tion.” That will include new opposing north/south left-turn lanes and moving the northbound passing lane north of the intersection. See PICKERING page 4 This suds for you! DURHAM -- If the first few hours of the Durham Craft Beer Festi- val were any indi- cation, the event was a sudsy suc- cess. Several hun- dred people sampled the offer- ings during the first-ever festival on a sunny and warm afternoon in downtown Oshawa on July 12. “Not a bad event, eh,” is how organizer Darryl Koster described the scene. “There’s a nice lineup down the street.” OSHAWA -- Adam Shell served samples of craft beer as beer lovers took in Durham’s first craft beer festival in downtown Oshawa. Craft beers were avail- able for tasting from several craft breweries. Jason Liebregts / Metroland Full story, page 2 Pickering councillor proposes public question period at meetings Idea could be considered when procedural bylaw revisited next term Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- A Pickering councillor says taxpayers should have a chance to ask more questions at council meetings and is proposing that a new “question and answer period” be added to the agenda. Ward 1 City Councillor Kevin Ashe raised the idea at a recent council meeting, saying it could be implemented when Pickering revisits its procedur- al bylaw during the next term of council. “We should be encouraging engagement,” he says. “If its not slander or vexa- tious, we should allow 10 or 15 or 20 minutes for people to pose questions about what is on their mind.” See CITY page 4 PINER IDGEnurseriesPlant & Horticultural Experts Garden Decor & Gifts D.I.Y. Lawn Headquarters 2215 Brock Rd. North, Pickering • 905.683.5952 •OPEN E V E R Y D A Y ! 60%off SUMMER SALE CONTINUES! 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We will pick one winner each week from all will pick one winner each week from all will pick one winner each week from all eligible tweets.eligible tweets.eligible tweets. Suds flow at beer festival in Durham Hundreds flock to first-time event Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- If the first few hours of the Durham Craft Beer Festival were any indi- cation, the event was a sudsy success. Several hundred people sampled the offerings during the first-ever festival on a sunny and warm afternoon in downtown Oshawa on July 12. “Not a bad event, eh,” is how organizer Darryl Koster described the scene. “There’s a nice lineup down the street.” Ontario Street between King and Bonds streets was open to pedestrians only and there were plenty of people taking in the event, which had a capacity of 796. Cory Battista and Jennifer Eakin, both of Oshawa, were dressed in outfits they bought while travelling in Austria. Mr. Bat- tista was wearing lederhosen with a blue checkered shirt, while Ms. Eakin was wear- ing a blue checkered dirndl dress. “We wear them to all the beer festivals we go to,” Mr. Battista said. “This is exciting. Oshawa has its first beer festival. We got it going.” When people entered, they were given a five-ounce glass that brewers would fill. After finishing their beer, people would clean out their glasses at water stations before getting a refill. Befitting a beer festival, several patrons were walking around in T-shirts with either a beer company logo on the front or a beer slogan. One such T-shirt read ‘I like my water with barley and hops’. Another quoted Benjamin Franklin, who might have said ‘Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Rick Johnston of Oshawa said he goes to beer festivals occasionally. “A lot of what they have I’ve had before,” he noted, adding he regularly stops by Mr. Koster’s Buster Rhino’s Southern BBQ for lunch. “He has a good variety.” Mr. Johnston wasn’t sure which was his favourite brew, but noted he liked IPAs (India Pale Ale). John Hayes lives in downtown Oshawa and “it’s the kind of outdoor event I always wanted Oshawa to bring here.” There were 12 small craft breweries invit- ed to the event. One was Nickel Brook Brewing Company of Burlington, which began in 2005, said Justin da Silva. “We’re pretty much spending the sum- mer doing different events across the province,” Mr. da Silva said, adding, “You couldn’t have asked for better weather.” Nickel Brook was offering four beers, including its popular Uber Berliner Weisse. Mr. Koster said he wanted to go with small local brewers, rather than large com- panies. “They hire people in our communities. Their kids go to our schools.” Black Oak Brewing is in Etobicoke and “we do a lot of these festivals,” Erica Campbell said. In addition to the Oshawa event, Black Oak staff was also taking part in the Because Beer Craft Beer Festival in Hamil- ton on Saturday. One of the beers being offered was Ten Bitter Years Imperial IPA, which won gold in the Canadian Brewing Awards 2011, in the Imperial India Pale Ale category. Whitby’s 5 Paddles Brewing Company had a long lineup for its fares, as did the Flying Monkeys Craft Brewing, which has the motto Normal is Weird. Jessika Hall was at the event “just to drink beer.” What she liked was the “beer, atmo- sphere, the people.” William Slade of Oshawa favoured unfil- tered Steam Whistle. “It’s always been my favourite. I want to try other ones. I’ve done five and do at least five more. I’ll see how I feel after the next five,” he said. Mr. Koster already has a lineup of brew- ers for the event next year. “There’s no problem finding brewers.” He expects next year’s event to be bigger. OSHAWA -- Local craft brewer John Henley from 5 Paddles Brewery in Whitby served up some beer at Durham’s first craft beer festival on July 12. Jason Liebregts / Metroland 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 • Ju l y 1 6 , 2 0 1 4 3 AP Get on MALL-WIDE JULY 17-20 SALESUMMER DurhamOptometric Clinic Dr. Farook Khanand Associates 62 Harwood Ave. S., Unit 2, Ajax (905)426-1434 1360 Kingston Rd, Ajax (905)831-6870 Have you had your eyes checked lately? NEW PATIENTS WELCOME 62 Harwood Ave.S.,Unit 2,Ajax (905)426-1434 1360 Kingston Rd,Ajax(905)831-6870 ne w s d u r h a m ne w s d u r h a m ne w s d u r h a m Durham hydro scam victims asked for personal information Fraudsters seek money, social insurance numbers in electricity scam Brad Andrews bandrews@durhamregion.com DURHAM-- After threatening to cut off people's power, hydro scammers even had the gall to ask their victims to prove their identities. In recent cases of phone fraud across the region, citizens and businesses were not only pressed to pay phoney electricity bills, the suspects asked some for personal information as proof of their identity. Durham Police sent out a warning Friday, July 4 about the hydro scam. "It was almost like a ransom, them saying you have to pay now or your power's off," said Sergeant Bill Calder of the scam. An investigation into the scam is ongoing, and no arrests have been made to date. Police have not been able to say how many people have fallen victim to the scam. Police say call- ers would identify themselves as elec- tricity providers, then threaten to shut off power to homes and busi- nesses unless bills totalling up to $1,000 were paid by credit card. If a person didn't have a credit card the callers would direct them to local convenience stores to purchase prepaid credit cards, while also encouraging downpayments of hundreds of dol- lars. "These kinds of scams are more common than people might want to believe," said Sgt. Calder. Some fraudsters pretended to be with Veridian Connections, police said. "It does appear we had one customer fall prey to the scam," said Chris Mace of Veridian. "It's hard to determine if there are more, unless they call our customer service centre." While the scammers set up an answering machine and a toll-free number to appear a legiti- mate hydro company, Sgt. Calder advises the pub- lic to be wary and to go back to the source identi- fied on their bills. "Always go back to your billing company," said Sgt. Calder. "Get some clarity because odds are it's going to be a fraud." Some victims were asked for personal information, such as social insurance numbers. "We've always said no one should give that information over the phone," said Sgt. Calder. He suggests residents visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Cen- tre's website, www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca, where examples of different kinds of fraud and tips for rec- ognizing and reporting it can be found. Police are asking anyone with similar experiences to con- tact the DRPS at 1-888-579-1520. Page 6 - Today’s editorial Tips for recognizing fraud • The person calling claims to be a government official, tax offi- cer, banking official, lawyer or some other person in authority. • Being pressured to make a large payment immediately. • Not being allowed time to check out the caller by requesting written information, address, call back number. • Being asked confidential personal information. • Being asked for all your confidential banking or credit card information. Unless using that specific method of payment, hon- est businesses do not require these details. Source: www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca ‘‘These kinds of scams are more common than people might want to believe.’ Sgt. Bill Calder 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 • Ju l y 1 6 , 2 0 1 4 4 P “This is a recommended practice to help drivers slowly to become familiar with new driving tasks,” she says. However, some drivers say the markings are difficult to understand and are creat- ing a dangerous situation. For example, drivers wanting to turn east from Brock Road onto Concession 7 face two sets of double solid yellow lines, creating confusion about where the left turn lane is. Drivers say this results in two sets of vehicles sitting parallel to each other, both trying to turn left at the same time. New northbound turn arrows are also being missed by some drivers who want to go west on Concession 7, as drivers are used to keeping left to pass as they go through the intersection. “I have personally witnessed two or three near head-on collisions at a fast speed, it’s very dangerous,” says local resident Kent Shadwick, who passes through the inter- section twice a day during his commute to work. “If someone dies at this intersection between now and when the lights go in, the Region will be responsible.” Also concerned is local resident Michelle Aarons, who says she was near- ly hit head-on while travelling through the intersection with her two young chil- dren in the car. “People see all these new lines on the road and they are confused,” she says. “I am avoiding that intersection now, espe- cially with my kids in the car.... I can’t take the chance that someone is going to run into me.” Ms. Spencer says the Region has received “a few” calls from con- cerned residents, but stressed the interim road markings “do not pose any greater risk for a collision.” However, she acknowledged that changes like this can cause confusion and said the Region will post additional signs to help guide drivers. “It is our experience that drivers typi- cally adjust to changes within a relatively short period of time,” she noted. Pickering residents say drivers confused at ‘dangerous’ intersection PICKERING from page 1 ‘‘If someone dies at this intersection between now and when the lights go in, the Region will be responsible.’ Kent Shadwick Pickering residents are already able to speak at council or standing commit- tee meetings as a delegation, but that process is more formal. Question period is an idea that has already been adopted in some munici- palities. Here in Dur- ham, the Town of Ajax has had a question peri- od on its agenda for years. At the end of each meeting, mem- bers of the public can ask questions as long as they relate to an item on the agenda. Ajax Mayor Steve Parish says question period has been in place as long as he can remember and that its use depends largely on what is going on in the com- munity. For example, that section of the agen- da sees more action in an election year or during budget time. “There’s really no down side to it,” Mayor Parish says. “We are dealing with public business using public funds...the public should have a say.” Many other Canadian municipali- ties also have a question period -- the approach varies widely from place to place. For example, in Dawson Creek B.C. A 15-minute question period is held towards the end of each council meet- ing. A questioner must register in advance by filling out a form and submitting their question in writing. Each speak- er is given three minutes to speak and can only ask a question -- not make a speech. The Town of Caledon has a 15-minute public question period at the end of its meetings and each questioner is allot- ted two minutes, while Brampton has a 15-minute question period at the end of meetings, with questions limited to items on the agenda. Pickering City Clerk Debbie Shields said support from two-thirds of council would be needed to add a new section to the agenda. City council considers letting Pickering residents have their say CITY from page 1 Kevin Ashe • Amberlea Shopping Centre, 1822 Whites Rd., unit 14B Pickering • 1550 Kingston Rd. E. Unit 4 TheUPSStoreTM PICKERING TOWN CENTRE Lower Level Centre Court Friday August 22 and Saturday August 23, 2014 Children’s Program, Education Services, Gymnastics, Dance, Hockey, Skating & Much More... 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Thetenderswillthenbeopenedinpubliconthesamedayassoonaspossible after3:00pmattheMunicipalOffice,PickeringCivicComplex,OneThe Esplanade,Pickering. DescriptionofLands: RollNo.1801010026556000000;735WestShoreBlvd.; PIN26318-0048(LT);Parcel738-1SectionM19;Lot738PlanM19;Covenant thatnogasolineservicestations,servicegaragesorothersimilarstructures forthesaleordistributionofpetroleumproductsshallbeerectedor permitted;SubjecttoLTC2193;Pickering.FileNo.13-11 MinimumTenderAmount:$85,029.42 Tendersmustbesubmittedintheprescribedformandmustbeaccompanied byadepositintheformofamoneyorderorofabankdraftorcheque certifiedbyabankortrustcorporationpayabletothemunicipalityand representingatleast20percentofthetenderamount. Exceptasfollows,themunicipalitymakesnorepresentation regardingthetitletooranyothermattersrelatingtothelandto besold.Responsibilityforascertainingthesemattersrestswiththe potentialpurchasers. Thissaleisgovernedbythe MunicipalAct,2001 andtheMunicipalTaxSales RulesmadeunderthatAct.Thesuccessfulpurchaserwillberequiredtopay theamounttenderedplusaccumulatedtaxes,HSTifapplicableandthe relevantlandtransfertax. Themunicipalityhasnoobligationtoprovidevacantpossessiontothe successfulpurchaser. Forfurtherinformationregardingthissaleandacopyoftheprescribedform oftender,visit:pickering.ca/propertytax,orcontact: DonnaDeLong TheCorporationoftheCityofPickering Supervisor,Taxation PickeringCivicComplex 905.420.4660ext2116 OneTheEsplanade ddelong@pickering.ca Pickering,OntarioL1V6K7 Sale of Land by Public TenderUpcoming Public Meetings Date Meeting/Location Time July17 HeritagePickeringAdvisoryCommittee CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 7:00pm July23 CommitteeofAdjustment CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 7:00pm Allmeetingsareopentothepublic.Fordetailscall 905.420.2222orvisittheCitywebsite.ForServicedisruption notificationcall1.866.278.9993. #SummerSelfie @PickeringEvents Free MusicConcer ts Bringyourlawnchairandenjoy! ThursdayEveningsat theLake 7:00pm–9:00pm atPickeringMillennium Square. Weather permitting event.Sponsoredby OPG&Fairwater.July17 StaceyRenee -PopRock/CountryJuly24 RoyalScam -Rock SundayAfternoons at theGazebo 2:00pm–4:00pm (behindCityHall). 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Space still available. pickering.ca/camps 905.420.4621 registration@pickering.ca Tim Whittaker - Publisher • Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief • Mike Johnston - Managing Editor • Fred Eismont - Director of Advertising • Deb McDonald - Sales Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classifi ed Advertising Manager • Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager • Lillian Hook - Offi ce Manager • Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication PHONE 905-683-5110 CLASSIFIEDS 905-683-0707 DISTRIBUTION 905-579-4407 GENERAL FAX 905-576-2238 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 6N8 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, LMA. All content copyright Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 Editorial &&& Opinions Opinions Opinions du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ju l y 1 6 , 2 0 1 4 6 P 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 CUPE members have heads held high To the editor: Re: ‘CUPE failed members with strike action’, editorial opinion, durhamregion. com, July 9, 2014. CUPE 1764 fully understands and appre- ciates the vital importance of public servic- es in Durham. That is why our bargaining team did everything possible to avoid a ser- vice disruption prior to the strike. Knowing that the dispute only affected the EMS workers, we offered to the employ- er the option of sending the outstand- ing issues to arbitration to avoid a service disruption. Management refused, which resulted in the strike. Our members know how front-line ser- vices help our community. That is why we did our very best to try to end the strike, as quickly as we could. We represent all our members and we are proud of our mem- bership for standing up for a fair contract for all, in spite of the divide-and-conquer tactics used in this round of bargaining. We agree that healing and mending needs to occur and our members will go back to work, with our heads held high, and continue to do what we do best, serving the residents of Durham. Pauline Hopley, CUPE 1764 President Durham Whitby teen’s love helps Philippines library grow As I sit in an indulgent, Hawaii-inspired city café drinking a cappuccino and eating some variety of cus- tard tart, I’m aware of the ambient music playing in the background -- the sound of crashing waves paired with a soothing woodwind instrument. I’m onto these impos- tors; the waves are as fake as the palm tree print on the baristas’ polo shirt. I would know, my ears have been in tune to the sweet sound of real ocean waves of the Phil- ippines. Once upon a time, this sound would not have affected me, but having just spent the past four, blissful, unforgettable weeks on the beautiful island Province of Romblon, I’m sensitive to all reminders of my volunteer placement in the community library. With the natural beauty of the beach so nearby, I appreciate why the locals did not come to the library much at first. Despite a slow start though, the popular- ity of the library increased over the course of my vol- unteer placement. It’s encouraging and inspiring. The infrastructure of the library was in place before I arrived -- the space just needed a little love to bring it to life. I was happy to give that. The success of the library can be measured by the number of borrowers; zero on my first day of placement, and more than 50 daily by the end of the month. It was a victory for book lovers everywhere when I saw a young boy walking to school with a book posi- tioned directly in front of his face, reading aloud. It was another exciting triumph when I opened up a recently returned copy of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe to find that the last borrower had left inside a note pro- claiming how she loved the novel, and couldn’t wait to read the next one in the series. I felt an exciting sense of purpose carrying a crate full of books to children at a remote school on the side of a mountain, and felt so rewarded when the children leapt forward for the books I had lugged around in the rain. I am sad to leave the beautiful people here and this library, and sadder still to think of the library’s open sign stowed away until another volunteer arrives. But I have faith that I made an impact on at least a few of the young readers in this community. Thank you to every- one who supported me on this journey and thank you to the people of the Philippines who made it worthwhile. -- Madelin D’Agnillo is an 18-year-old Whitby resident volunteering in the Philippines who has become a sunscreen hoarder. Madelin Burt-D’Agnillo Guest column Last dispatch Don’t fall victim to phone fraud in Durham Show us an advance in communications technology and we’ll show you a savvy and shadowy group of committed scammers and fraudsters. So it was for a number of Durham Region residents in recent weeks who were target- ed in a phone-based fraud in which resi- dents received demands for bogus electric- ity charges or their power would be turned off. The scammers identified themselves as legitimate utility company representatives and asked the victims for identifying infor- mation -- Social Insurance Numbers and such -- to “prove” they were “real” custom- ers. Durham police officials are involved and actively investigating this latest fraud tar- geting innocent victims. Though it appears the effort didn’t succeed in luring many victims -- only one has been confirmed -- the scheme does serve as an important reminder to residents across the region. Police warn residents that they should never provide personal identifying infor- mation over the phone. Durham police spokesman Sergeant Bill Calder suggests residents visit the Cana- dian Anti-fraud Centre website (www.anti- fraudcentre.ca) for timely tips on ways they can prevent falling victim to these fraudu- lent activities. Police are also asking to be notified by any other residents who have been contacted in relation to this fraud attempt. But common sense can also serve as a guide. Legitimate corporations would never ask existing clients, for example, to provide SIN data over the telephone. Nor would they contact clients demand- ing immediate credit card payments, even if account fees are overdue, or demand banking information. If you are contacted and are being pres- sured into something you don’t feel com- fortable with, or if you know your account isn’t in arrears, simply hang up the phone and contact your utility and perhaps police to report the incident. Finally, experts offer these tips to help you recognize a fraud attempt: the call- er claims to be in a position of authority, such as a banker or lawyer; call recipients receive demands for immediate payment; call recipients are asked for confidential personal information; call recipients are asked for banking or credit card informa- tion. We work too hard for the money we earn to give it away to layabouts, technologically sophisticated as they may be. Get informed, be vigilant about protect- ing your personal identity and don’t give fraudsters the opening they need to do their dirty work. What I’ve learned after 27 years of applying myself One of the natural consequences of aging seems to be a predilection for ‘taking stock’. I find that, as I get older, the ques- tions I am asking myself are changing. Not that long ago the most burdensome que- ries on my mind were things like “I won- der if she likes me?”, “Are those real?” and “Does my hair look cool?” Lately, though, I seem to be plagued with much more weighty considerations. When I look in the mirror nowadays I’m no lon- ger concerned with spotting zits or won- dering if chicks would dig me with lon- ger sideburns or who would I rather be, Starsky or Hutch. I’m looking at that man whose reflection I see and I’m wonder- ing how he’s doing in the big scheme of things. What have I made of my life so far and where should I put my energies in the future? Are things working out? What do I feel good about and what needs changing? At 54, I have spent exactly half of my life pursuing a career as an actor and a writer. I say pursuing because neither one of these callings seems to ever afford one with a real sense of having ‘made it’. For even if one does achieve a measure of success or recognition, there is always the haunting sense that it cannot remain for long. That one day you will wake up to the terrifying realization that the muse you had been dancing with has flown the coop and your 15 minutes are done. The jig, as they say, is up. Still, 27 years is a long time to apply one- self. And I find myself wondering, too, if I have learned anything important in that time. What kind of equity, if any, have I earned? No one, I am certain, would like to look in the mirror after a quarter century and feel that that time had been somehow squandered. I have skills. I do. I’m just not sure how seminal they are. I can find my key light in a crowded scene and I can hit my mark without looking down at my feet and I’ve learned that words starting with ‘K’ are funny. I’ve also, incidentally, become fanatically punctual. In a business where time literally is money, I discovered long ago that one of the worst ways to begin a day is to walk tar- dily onto a set where a director and crew of some 30 or 40 people have been grimly waiting for you. I think most actors share this trait. Most working actors, that is. We are terrified of being late and we hate to miss an audition -- the chance for a shot at more work. I’m certain that if there’d been an actor in the Donner party they would’ve sailed right through without a hitch. Even if they’d been lost in the middle of nowhere, if somebody told the actor he had an audi- tion for a lead role at 2:30 in California, he’d have gotten them there with time to rehearse. Most actors would rather work than eat. And therein, I suppose, lies the most fun- damental lesson learned from a life spent in the arts. I love what I do. I am passionate about it and I pinch myself when I realize that people want to pay me for writing and acting, things I would do for free. And of course now that I have made that a matter of public record it may well end up becom- ing reality. Wish I’d also learned to keep my mouth shut. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, comic, actor, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column. 10 Best World Cup Goals Enter Laughing Neil Crone Actor, comic, writer Let’s Talk Weigh in with readers on topics of the day www.facebook.com/ newsdurham Poll A male cougar captured in Grafton last Friday is now a temporary resident at a zoo after stir- ring quite an interesting couple of days. Offi- cials say the cougar, who they’re calling Charlie, shows signs of having lived in captivity. Here’s the Facebook reaction and comments regarding The one-year countdown has begun for the 2015 Pan-Am Games with events in Ajax and Oshawa. What do you think? Lyndsay Brown: It should be released. It’s not as if it actually harmed anyone. People need to learn that these ani- 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 • Ju l y 1 6 2 0 1 4 7 AP Amber Eileen: Poor guy just goes out for a walk in the neighborhood and is now sentenced to a life of imprison- ment at the Peterborough zoo. Absolutely shame- Carolyn Anderson: I agree that it would be nice to see this cougar released back into the wild to live it life the way it was meant to be. The problem with this is they have stated that this cougar is show- ing behavior consistent with one that has been in captivity before. With that being said it most likely would not be able to survive what should be its natural habitat. It would become a danger to humans again as it will associate people with providing it food. Peterborough Zoo is the perfect Dianne Taylor Walterhouse Gagnon: This poor cougar could never live in the wild as it (they think) was human raised, so I guess a good zoo is the only alterna- tive. 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But whether a staycation is a week-long escape from the office or a three-day weekend, homeowners can tackle a few projects around the house to turn their time at home into one marked by productivity instead of boredom. * Add a splash of color. One of the easiest and most effective ways to give a home a new look is to repaint the home’s interior. Such a project can be a small-scale undertaking focusing on one or two rooms in the house or a more ambitious exercise in which more lived-in rooms like a family room and/ or kitchen are given an entirely new color scheme. When removing old paint, consider using sanding pads to make the task easier than the days or yore, when paint was often tediously scraped off of walls with a putty knife. Parents on staycation can even involve the whole family in their painting project, allowing youngsters to choose new colors for their rooms and do a little work with the paintbrush as well. * Say farewell to old faucets. Faucets have a unique way of making bathrooms appear dated. But vanity faucets can quickly and easily be replaced so long as the main problem is appearance and not plumbing. Homeowners who suspect potential plumbing problems with sinks should seek a consultation with a professional before replacing vanity faucets. Once the go-ahead has been granted, homeowners can spend a weekend or a day or two during their staycation replacing vanity faucets around the home. Though the project might seem small, it can yield dramatic and aesthetically appealing results. * Consider some eco-friendly updates. Homeowners who live in older homes might be able to turn their time away from the office into an exercise in going green around their homes. Eco-friendly updates, which can include replacing old air conditioners with newer, more efficient models or replacing older toilets with more newer models designed to conserve water, may even earn homeowners tax breaks and will almost certainly lead to lower utility bills. Additional eco-friendly and easy home improvement projects that can be tackled in a day or two include replacing inefficient and wasteful water fixtures and installing a programmable thermostat that makes it easier to control heating and cooling costs and conserve energy. * Stain the garage floor. Many homeowners treat their garages as a workspace, and as a result garages tend to be ignored when making cosmetic changes. Staining the garage floor can clear away any oil spots and paint stains that may have accumulated over the years, and a clean and well-maintained garage can increase a home’s resale value. Staycations have grown increasingly popular over the last half decade, as many homeowners are opting to forgo costly vacations in favor of staying home to pad their nest eggs. While it’s important for staycationers to squeeze in some rest and relaxation, it also can be beneficial to tackle a few projects around the house during time away from the office. LookWho’sBack! Nancy Gardner Broker First realty ltd. Brokerage INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED Re/Max First Realty is thrilled to announce that Nancy Gardner has rejoined its award winning team in their Pickering office. Nancy has spent the last few years in the Ottawa market and is happy to be back in the Durham region where she was a member of the original Board of Directors of Herizon House Womens’ Shelter and a Hospice Durham volunteer. With 30 years in the real estate industry and a member of the elite Re/Max Hall of Fame Nancy has dedicated herself to meeting her clients housing needs. 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New program cuts hospital readmission rates CATCH surrounds Rouge Valley Ajax- Pickering hospital patients with support from doctor, nurse, physiotherapist Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com AJAX -- When patients are sent home from the hospital, they don’t want to go back. A new program at Rouge Valley Health System is helping to cut readmission rates by surrounding patients with sup- port services. The CATCH program -- which stands for “The Care After The Care in Hospital” -- launched in November at Rouge Valley sites in Ajax and Scarborough. So far, 230 patients have gone through the program and none has been read- mitted to hospital. “We are tracking readmission rates, and so far it’s a success,” says Amber Curry, surgical manager at Rouge Valley. 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Join us at Pinterest/newsdurham 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 • Ju l y 1 6 , 2 0 1 4 14 P Gamesto theBuild up OFFICIAL SUPPLIER OFFICIAL nEwSPAPER OF thE tOROntO 2015 PA n Am/PARAPA n Am gAmES The countdown has begun! DURHAM -- Residents from across Durham Region got into the Pan Am spirit July 10 and 11 as both Ajax and Oshawa kicked off their one year countdowns to the Games that will start this time next summer. There were interactive activities at both events for kids and adults alike to enjoy. Community members, special guests, dignitaries all took part in the one-year countdown events. AJAX -- Christian Allen, 3, took a swing at bat during the Viva La Noche Ajax, one-year countdown to the Pan Am Games celebration, held at the Audley Recreation Centre Park on July 10. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland AJAX -- The Pan Am Express Train took guests for a ride along the walking trail. OSHAWA -- Don Nelson, head coach at Motor City Boxing, gave his daugh- ter Mae, 7, some boxing tips during Oshawa’s One-Year Countdown Event for the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games at the General Motors Centre July 11. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland OSHAWA -- Club Carib presented Oshawa Sounds of Steel during Oshawa’s One-Year Countdown Event for the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games at the General Motors Centre July 11. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland 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 • Ju l y 1 6 , 2 0 1 4 15 P d u r h a m r e g i o n .c o m EventsEvents LettersLetters StoriesStories VideosVideos PhotosuReportSUBMIT YOUR... Things To Do Saturday, July 19 History in Action - Making it All Work 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Conces- sion road 6, Pickering. this week’s focus is all about skills and trades. View demonstrations by various ‘pioneer’ tradesmen and try your hand at some of the skills that kept our early settlers employed. General admission. WedneSday, July 23 Keeping the Home Fires Burning 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Conces- sion road 6, Pickering. Celebrating the Centennial of World War One, this exhibit not only honours the brave men fighting on the front lines, but examines the lives of those left behind. Find out more about propaganda, pacifists and what sacri- fices and contributions individuals, families and the community made for and to the War effort. this exhibit features artifacts, letters, and photographs from Pickering families. Sample ration cake in our gift shop. Send a postcard showing your appreciation for sol- diers and veterans who have fought for us in our lifetime. Free. thurSday, July 24 Keeping the Home Fires Burning 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Conces- sion road 6, Pickering. Celebrating the Centennial of World War One, this exhibit not only honours the brave men fighting on the front lines, but examines the lives of those left behind. Find out more about propaganda, pacifists and what sacri- fices and contributions individuals, families and the community made for and to the War effort. this exhibit features artifacts, letters, and photographs from Pickering families. Sample ration cake in our gift shop. Send a postcard showing your appreciation for sol- diers and veterans who have fought for us in our lifetime. Free. Fundraisers Saturday, July 26 second chance Wildlife sanctuary yard sale 8 a.m. 3 p.m. Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary, 2060 Concession rd. #7, Pickering. large yard sale plus new giftware, bake sale and barbecue. Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Furniture, art, prints, glassware, crockery, toys, books, dVds, electronics, and more. all sale pro- ceeds are used to help care for the many cats at our sanctuary. Free. Health MOnday, July 14 Free zumba fun in pickering 7 p.m. 8 p.m. Cadence dance academy, 677 Marksbury rd., Pickering. the Pickering ZumbaBasic.com will host a free Zumba first class Mondays in the hope of making fitness an important part of fam- ily life. Zumba is a fitness program with rou- tines that incorporate interval training, alter- nating fast and slow rhythms and resistance training allowing for a great cardio workout as well as body sculpting exercises. the first class is free Mondays. First class free http:// meetup.com/zumbabasicfitness. uReport Reader-submitted photos SHARE your EVENT pictures with the world at www.durhamregion.com Library Programs thurSday, July 17 pop-up cafe 2 p.m. Petticoat Creek library and Community Centre, 470 Kingston rd, Pickering. drop by the outdoor pop-up cafe for a fun afternoon of activities that include: tie dye shirts, henna designs, nail art, and amakey makey keyboard. Meet new friends and try some of the library’s latest finds. refresh- ments and snacks will be provided. at the Central library thursday, July 10 at 2 p.m.; at the Petticoat Creek Branch thursday, July 17 at 2 p.m. Free. WedneSday, July 23 eureKA! glow Fun 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Petticoat Creek library & Community Centre, 470 Kingston rd, Pickering. have fun with things that glow. Make your own glowing firefly light. registration is required. For ages 6 to 8. at the Central library: thursday, July 24 from 2 to 3 p.m.; at the Petticoat Creek Branch: Wednesday, July 23 from 10 to 11:00 a.m. Free. thurSday, July 24 eureKA! summer puppet show 10 a.m. Claremont Community Centre, 4941 Brock rd., Pickering. everyone is welcome to join the library for the ever popular Summer Puppet Show. enjoy the shows, songs, rhymes and make a craft to take home. For ages 2 to 5. at the Central library: thursday, July 31 at 2 p.m. at the Petticoat Creek Branch: Wednesday, July 30 at 10 a.m. at the Claremont Branch: thursday, July 24 at 10 a.m. Free. eureKA! Make your own Board game 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Petticoat Creek library and Community Centre, 470 Kingston rd, Pickering. Make a board game with your child. you will make your own game, with your own rules and can then have a personalized games night at your house. registration is required. For ages 3 to 8. at the Central library: Monday, aug. 18 from 10 to 11 a.m.; at the Petticoat Creek Branch: thursday, July 24 from 10 am to 11 a.m. Free. creAte a Vision Board 7 p.m. Petticoat Creek library and Community Centre, 470 Kingston rd, Pickering. do you want to develop a clear picture of your dreams and map out your future? using the art of collage, you will learn how to create a vision board of all your goals, dreams and aspirations. Magazines will be provided, but feel free to bring your own pic- tures if you wish. registration is required. at the Central library:tuesday, July 22 at 7 p.m.; at the Petticoat Creek Branch thurs- day, July 24 at 7 p.m. Free. eureKA! discover circuits with littleBits 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Petticoat Creek library and Community Centre, 470 Kingston rd, Pickering. do you have an interest in how electronics and circuits work? Want to come try build- ing your own electronic device? using snap together electronic circuits called littleBits, experiment and try to complete design chal- lenges. learn how simple circuits work and then create your own machine. all materials will be provided for use in the program. reg- istration is required. For ages 9 to 12. Free. Friday, July 25 eureKA! Home depot Workshop 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Petticoat Creek library and Community Centre, 470 Kingston rd, Pickering. Join home depot as they teach children do- it-yourself skills and tool safety along with instilling a sense of pride and accomplish- ment. in addition to the newly constructed project, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, an achievement pin and diploma. registration is required. For ages 6 to 12. at the Central library: Friday, July 25 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Petticoat Creek Branch: Friday, July 25 from 10 to 11:00 a.m. Free. WedneSday, July 30 eureKA! summer puppet show 10 a.m. Petticoat Creek library and Community Centre, 470 Kingston rd, Pickering. everyone is welcome to join the library for the ever popular Summer Puppet Show. enjoy the shows, songs, rhymes and make a craft to take home. For ages 2 to 5. at the Central library: thursday, July 31 at 2 p.m. at the Petticoat Creek Branch: Wednesday, July 30 at 10 a.m. at the Claremont Branch: thursday, July 24 at 10 a.m. Free. eureKA! discover How Hov- ercrafts Work 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Petticoat Creek library and Communi- ty Centre, 470 Kingston rd, Pickering. Make your own hovercraft and discover how it moves. We’ll have races and test out differ- ent styles of homemade hovercrafts. regis- tration is required. For ages 9 to 12. at the Central library: thursday, July 31 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Petticoat Creek Branch: Wednes- day, July 30 from 10 to 11 a.m. Free. Sporting Events tueSday, July 8 picKering Hockey registration 2014-15 season 12 p.m. don Beer arena, 940 dillingham road, Pickering. register now online at www. pickeringhockey.com and save before rate increases on aug. 1, 2014. www.pickering- hockey.com. Q: How do I submit my event to the newspaper? 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Event Sponsors:Presented by: Volunteers in the dark about Durham humane society closure Police investigation at humane society after reports of a spiked drink Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Humane Society of Durham volunteers say they had no idea the facility would be closing for two months until the organization shut its doors this week. Dianne Fil has been volunteering at the humane society for three years. She said that it was common knowledge that the air con- ditioning system needed to be repaired, but volunteers were never told the four-year-old Whitby building would be closing for six to eight weeks. “We just had our annual meeting on the 21st of June and there was no discussion of renovations that were going to disrupt the shelter completely, they were just going to fix the air conditioner,” she said. Another volunteer, who declined to speak on the record, confirmed that no notice had gone to volunteers regarding the closure. “Volunteers haven’t been told anything, staff have been called and let go,” said Ms. Fil. Executive director Barbara Steinhoff con- firmed Monday that some of the organiza- tion’s 11 staff members have been let go, but declined to say how many. She said the lay- offs are due to “organizational changes” and said the organization will be back to a full complement following renovations to the Wentworth Street building. Meanwhile, volunteers are being asked to stay home as a result of an incident last Wednesday when an employee took a drink from her reusable water cup and reported a burning sensation and a strange smell. The 27-year-old woman suspected it was con- taminated with something toxic. Durham police are investigating and the forensic identification unit attended the scene. “A female there had to seek medical attention after taking a drink from a glass,” said Sergeant Bill Calder. “She suspected something other than water was in it.” The woman went to the hospital and was later released. “We don’t know who did that,” said Ms. Steinhoff, adding that she was informed what the substance was but deferred to police in releasing the information. There were about 20 people in the building when the incident occurred. “We felt in order to ensure their safety, let’s just say OK, we’ll ask volunteers to stay home at the moment to make sure they’re safe.” Ms. Steinhoff said the incident being inves- tigated by police is not related to the reno- vation closure. “But it’s actually brought for- ward the need to have additional security in the building which we’ve included that in the renovation plan,” she said. Ms. Fil said volunteers are most concerned about the removal of the animals. “The animals were removed the day after the incident and we don’t know where they went,” she said. Ms. Steinhoff said they were transferred to the Toronto Humane Society, foster homes and Pet Valu stores. The Toronto Humane Society took over management of the Dur- ham site earlier this year. During the closure, the building will be open for the intake of animals that are being surrendered, but will be closed for adoptions and the general public. Ms. Steinhoff said res- idents can adopt animals through Pet Valu. As to why the building needs to be reno- vated given that it was built about four years ago, Ms. Steinhoff said there have been con- sistent problems with the HVAC system and the humane society wants to be compliant with recently enacted guidelines for Canadi- an Standards of Care in Animal Shelters. The Humane Society of Durham is hoping to fundraise $75,000 for the renovation and is asking people to visit humanedurham.akara- isin.com/shelterrenovation to donate to text HSDR to 20222. Individuals who need to surrender an ani- mal should call 905-665-7430. Carriers of the Week Congratulations Amina for being our Carrier of the Week. 279 Kingston Rd. E.,Ajax 260 Kingston Rd. E.,Ajax (in Home Depot) 1105 Kingston Rd., Pickering (in Home Depot) 255 Salem Rd. S. D#1 42 Old Kingston Rd.,Ajax 465 Bayly St.W. #5,Ajax 1889 Brock Rd. #24, Pickering 300 Harwood Ave. S.,Ajax 1995 Salem Rd. N.,Ajax 6 Harwood Ave. S.,Ajax Ajax & Pickering Locations8 Salem Rd. South Ajax, ON L1S 7T7 FLYERS WEDNESDAYWEDNESDAY,JULY 16, 2014 If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6:30 Sat. 9 - 1:00 Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. 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Rather, it’s a story of restored faith in sportsmanship and class. Plenty of both qualities were on display from the Ajax Spartans minor peewee rep baseball team, a middle-of-the-pack local team that made its way to the Cooper- stown All Star Village recently to compete in a week-long 12U tournament featuring dozens of top-notch teams from south of the border. The young players had the time of their lives, revelling in the history of Cooper- stown and making new friends through pin-trading and other activities they shared in the common bunkhouse. And, against all odds, the Spartans did indeed manage to bring home the cham- pionship trophy, which stands taller than some of the players. Being the first time a team from these parts has brought home the big prize from a Cooperstown tournament, which are held continuous- ly throughout the summer, this will and should be a source of pride for years to come. The Spartans were not the only cham- pions, however. The fact of the matter is the Ajax team failed to win a single game, but in losing, did so with enough grace to catch the eye of the American competi- tion. So it was that when the Spartans were done with the closing ceremonies and had spent the rest of their U.S. money in the arcade, they returned to the bunk- house to find the trophy standing tall with a note nearby. It was addressed to the Ajax Spartans and read: “Congratulations. Hope you guys enjoyed yourselves. Please accept this trophy from us in recognition for all of your efforts. Class act. Best of luck.” The note was signed by the VSA Vipers, the winning team from California that is ranked sixth in the U.S. for that age group. “To see two big, grown men crying, it tells you something right there,” said manager Sacha Mandarich, referring to himself and head coach Steve Jones. “It was very touching, and we were very sur- prised.” AJAX -- The Ajax Spartans minor peewee rep baseball team, with a trophy they received in Coopertown, N.Y. The team finished last, but was presented with the tro- phy by the winning team, because of the players’ great sportsmanship. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland Swimming Weekend in Muskoka for Pickering Swim Club PICKERING -- Thirty developing Pickering swimmers were selected for an exclusive team travel meet to Muskoka. Pickering Swim Club members achieved 106 personal best times, and took off a com- bined total of 520.58 seconds. Female 10 and Under: Maeve Atkinson – 50 Fly (42.84), 50 Free (37.17), 100 Fly (1:36.42); Vanessa Estra- da – 50 Fly (45.60); Sarah Lacy – 50 Breast (49.56), 100 Breast (1:44.48); Male 10 and Under: Sam Fera – 50 Back (47.18), 50 Free (40.13), 100 Back (1:35.95), 100 Free (1:26.35), 100 IM (1:42.14); Alexander Haines – 50 Breast (55.73), 50 Fly (45.15), 50 Free (37.53), 100 Breast (1:55.65), 100 Fly (1:39.57), 100 IM (1:38.66); Ryan Tapp -- 50 Breast (46.75), 50 Free (38.72), 100 Back (1:40.94), 100 Breast (1:44.25), 100 Free (1:28.40), 100 IM (1:41.78); Female 11–12: Jenina Baylon – 50 Back (38.23), 50 Free (31.75), 100 Back (1:22.39), 100 Free (1:10.32), 100 IM (1:24.14); Katrina Berry-Stav- ropoulos – 50 Fly (38.00), 100 Fly (1:25.92), 400 IM (6:13.74), 800 Free (11:11.51); Leila Dayagbil – 100 Back (1:21.33), 100 Breast (1:31.47), 200 IM (3:01.71); Sydney Dosen – 50 Breast (44.30), 100 Breast (1:35.10); Alicia Estrada – 200 IM (2:59.05), 400 Free (5:27.42); Rebecca Fiamboli – 400 Free (5:57.93); Audrey Narine – 100 Free (1:09.95), 400 Free (5:44.63); Sonja Ross – 200 IM (3:02.81); Male 11–12: Ben Fera – 50 Fly (39.10), 100 Breast (1:29.97), 100 Fly (1:28. 38); Scott Kirkwood – 50 Free (33.75), 100 Free (1:12.05), 100 IM (1:25.03), 400 IM (6:21.03), 800 Free (11:15.09); Aidan Malesich – 50 Free (31.39), 100 Back (1:18.42), 100 Fly (1:24.51), 100 Free (1:08.66), 100 IM (1:20.35), 200 IM (2:50.44), 800 Free (10:42.70); David Puddy – 50 Breast (50.01), 200 IM (3:26.96); Viktor Vragovic – 50 Back (36.01); Female 13–14: Paige MacLeod – 100 Back (1:23.70), 100 Fly (1:35.44); Temi Olawoye – 50 Fly (33.70), 100 IM (1:22.38). 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 • Ju l y 1 6 , 2 0 1 4 18 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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MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 view photos/catalogue/terms/preview/pickup times at www.mcleanauctions.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday July 18 at 4:30pm Located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd 4 Selling the contents of a Lindsay home plus others - birds eye maple dresser - curio cabinet - walnut dining room extension table - oak kitchen table and chairs - Norman Knott prints - walnut china cabinet - 4pc bedroom set - dry sink - Royal Doulton figurines - walking wheel - library desk - guitars - english/western saddles - qty of die cast toys - qty of naval memrobilia (model ships - ship search light - pictures - glass ware - paper items) - Sessions mantle clock - Easy stand chair - Delta 10" tablesaw - acetelyne torches - qty of CTI series 110 modified Acrylic resin, series 105 Polymerized dry component, series 155 OTC sealer - Inglis and Maytag fridges - Kenmore stove - 14' aluminum boat - 12HP Mastercraft riding mower - 1995 Coachmen 315RL fifth wheel house trailer (32', 1 slide out, good condition) - 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 to www.theauctionadvertiser.com/DCorneil - open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am HAYDON AUCTION BARN Midway between Bowmanville & Blackstock, just east of Durham #57 Live Public Auction Sale Monday July 21st 4:30 pm viewing from 3 pm Quantity Antiques, Artwork, New Jewelry, Collectibles, and Coins to include Leather Sofa, Antique Dressers, Quality Bedroom Suite, Air Conditioner, Large Country Dining Table, Cabinets, Chests, Fridge, Stove, China, Electronics and Lots More. See Website for Photos, Full Details, Updates & a Link to Our Current Online Auction Sales www.haydonauctionbarn.com 2498 Concession Rd. 8, Bowmanville (Haydon) Rod Smith - Auctioneer (905) 263-4402 KELLETT SALE BARN Tues. July 22, 2014 @ 5:30pm Kellett Sale Barn, 13200 Old Scugog Rd. (1/2 mile south of Blackstock) Sale two of the late Don Bradburn of Blackstock, long time collector of antiques, farm related items & old tools Riding lawn mower • Antique bench wringer • Old clay jugs & crocks • spinning wheel • Wooden planes • Grain cradle • Antique tools • Manuals • Antique buck saws 705-328-2185 or 905-986-4447 AUCTIONEER: Bruce Kellett • Info & rates at: www.kellettauctions.fcwhost.com/web KENT, Christine, RN, BSc.N, MBA - 13 August, 1950 - 13 July, 2014. After a seven year battle with breast cancer, Christine passed away at Sunnybrook Hospital, with husband Walter and son Nicholas at her bedside, while son Gregory was en route from Korea. She will be missed by her sister Alix and bother-in-law Tony, daughters-in-law Elina and Hye, grandson Tyler, nephews Walter and Victor, their families, and dear friend Marilyn. A beautiful woman with a passion for life, Christine was a devoted grandmother to Tyler, a wonderful and caring mother to Nick and Greg, and a loving wife to Walter for 41 years. Born in New York City, Christine moved to Canada in 1972 to join her future husband Walter. In Ontario Christine worked as the Director of the COPE program of Community Care in Durham, at the VON she was the Director of the Durham Mobile Crisis Service, she was the Director of Nursing at Toronto's Princess Margaret Hospital, Brockville Psychiatric Hospital, and also Providence Hospital in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Her work experience in Arizona, Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont made her a firm believer in the advantages of the Canadian health system. 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