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Susan McGovern, vice-president of exter- nal relations and advancement at UOIT, says Mr. Croxon is a perfect fit for the event. “He is all about innovation and entre- preneurship, and that’s what our univer- sity is all about,” she says. “He’s always looking for those who disrupt the estab- lishment and revolutionize technol- ogy, and that’s what our students do.” While his talk is sure to resonate with stu- dents, Ms. McGovern stresses that anyone from the public is welcome to attend. As a relatively new university with 12,000 alumni, UOIT is still building its annual homecoming event. But officials want it to be something the whole community can get excited about. In addition to Mr. Croxon’s speech, this year’s “Paint the Town Blue” event is set to include class reunions, a homecom- ing graffiti wall, a faculty-alumni-student roundtable luncheon, Alumni Association awards, a men’s soccer game and women’s soccer and hockey games. Mr. Croxon’s roots as an entrepreneur go back to 1988, when he co-founded the online dating service Lavalife. After he and his partners sold the com- pany for a whopping $180 million, he moved on to investing in digital companies through venture finance firm Round13, where he is managing partner. Mr. Croxon appeared on CBC’s Dragons’ Den for three years from 2011 to 2013. The popular reality show sees entrepreneurs pitch ideas to venture capitalists. He will be speaking on Oct. 3 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the gymnasium located in the UOIT Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre. DURHAM -- Bruce Croxon is a well-known entrepreneur who co-founded Lavalife in 1998, is an investor on CBC’s Dragon’s Den and runs Round13, a company dedi- cated to investing in growth-stage digital companies. He will be speaking at UOIT’s homecoming on Oct. 3. 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The majority of the students who were unsuccessful, meanwhile, had also not met the provincial reading and writing standards when they completed Grade 6 testing, and it seems those students are increasingly being left behind. According to the EQAO report, five years ago 59 per cent of students who did not meet the Grade 6 standards improved to meet the Grade 10 standards. In 2015 only 48 per cent of students saw the same suc- cess on the Grade 10 test. “Assessing all of our students against provincial standards is what allows us to uncover important trends such as these and EQAO will continue investigating this decline,” said David Cooke, chairman of the EQAO. “A school system that’s serious about continuous improvement must have sys- tem-wide evidence of student achieve- ment that’s both objective and reliable. “ Representatives from the office are call- ing for more support for children who are facing literacy challenges in order to ensure future success rates. “We know that for many students who didn’t meet the provincial standard in ele- mentary school, receiving the right atten- tion and support has helped them over- come their early literacy struggles,” said Bruce Rodrigues, CEO of the EQAO. “This effort must continue if we are to ensure that all students have the basic lit- eracy skills they need to participate fully in society.” FAST FACTS: EQAO 2015 Ontario secondary School literacy test • The test’s success rate has remained rela- tively stable over the past five years, hover- ing between 82 and 83 per cent. • Almost nine out of 10 (86 per cent) of female students were successful, while almost eight out of 10, or 78 per cent, of male students were successful. • More than seven out of 10, or 73 per cent, of English language learners were success- ful. • More than half (54 per cent) of students with special education needs were successful. DURHAM -- The Education Quality and Accountability Office’s (EQAO) Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test for 2015 revealed the improvement rate for students is in decline. 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 • Se p t e m b e r 2 , 2 0 1 5 5 AP Paid for by the Government of Ontario The minimum wage is going up. Here’s what you need to know: Minimum Wage Rate June 1, 2014 to As of October 1, September 30, 2015 2015 General Minimum Wage $11.00 per hour $11.25 per hour Student Minimum Wage:$10.30 per hour $10.55 per hour Students under 18 and working 28 hours per week or less when school is in session, or work during a school break or summer holidays Liquor Servers Minimum Wage $9.55 per hour $9.80 per hour Hunting and Fishing Guides Minimum Wage:$55.00 $56.30 Rate for working less than five consecutive hours in a day Hunting and Fishing Guides Minimum Wage:$110.00 $112.60 Rate for working five or more hours in a day whether or not the hours are consecutive Homeworkers Wage:$12.10 per hour $12.40 per hour Employees doing paid work in their own home for an employer On October 1, 2015, the general minimum wage will increase to $11.25, from the current rate of $11.00. The minimum wage will be reviewed on a yearly basis. 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TO ADVERTISE CONTACT YOUR METROLAND REPRESENTATIVE OR Susan Fleming -905-215-0444 •sfleming@durhamregion.com Donna McNally -905-215-0484 •dmcnally@durhamregion.com SPECIAL FEATURE Group includes custodians, educational assistants, early childhood educators DURHAM -- Ontario’s education workers will be launching job action to coincide with the first week back at school. The 55,000 education workers repre- sented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees plan to start job action Sept. 10, their first legal strike day. Job action will start with work-to- rule and move to rotating strikes, then a full province-wide strike if a deal isn’t reached. Education workers include educational assistants, office administrators, custo- dians, tradespeople, instructors, library technicians, early childhood educators, IT specialists and speech pathologists. The union claims the threatened job action has already pressured the Province to sit down at the bargaining table. The two sides met Sunday and several more days are scheduled. “These additional days are a good sign,” said Terri Preston, chair of CUPE’s Ontar- io School Boards Coordinating Commit- tee. This is the latest development in months of labour unrest in Ontario’s education sector. The Province recently reached tentative deals with English Catholic teachers and public high school teachers -- negotia- tions are ongoing with public elementary teachers and French language teachers. -- With files from Torstar news service Ontario education workers plan work-to-rule for Sept. 10 ‘‘These additional days are a good sign.’ Terri Preston, chair of CUPE’s Ontario School Boards Coordinating Committee Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r @ n e w s d u r h a m @ n e w s d u r h a m @ n e w s d u r h a m Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r @ n e w s d u r h a m Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r @ n e w s d u r h a m Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r @ n e w s d u r h a m Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r @ n e w s d u r h a m Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r @ n e w s d u r h a m Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r Helmets, please! To the editor: Re: Skateboarding photo, News Advertiser, Aug. 26, 2015. As I looked through the Pickering edition I noticed on page 15 two photos of youth on skateboards. The photo headline is: ‘Riding out the rain’. It seems that every year you post photos of skateboarders (which is fine) but this is about the third year in a row that the photos are of people who are not wearing helmets. I am disappointed that you choose to showcase to other youth that wearing a hel- met is not necessary and will not get you noticed by the News Advertiser. Please be more responsible in publishing photos that display the fun of skateboarding, but doing it safely with proper protection. Susan McCaveney, Pickering Tim Whittaker - Publisher • Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief • Mike Johnston - Managing Editor • Fred Eismont - Director of Advertising Deb MacDonald - Sales Manager• Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager • Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication ADVERTISING 905-215-0472 CLASSIFIEDS 905-215-0442 DISTRIBUTION 905-215-0504 NEWS 905-215-0481 or 905-215-0462 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 • Se p t e m b e r 2 , 2 0 1 5 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 Pan Am success in Durham This summer, we welcomed the world to the 2015 Pan/Parapan Am Games, the largest, most accessible international multi-sport games in Canadian history. This event brought people from across Ontario, Cana- da, the Americas and the Caribbean to celebrate sport, embrace diversity and support inclusion. Thanks to each and every one of you, these Games were a resounding success. I want to express my grati- tude to the more than 23,000 volunteers, including the thousands of dedicated volunteers from Durham who were the heart and backbone of the Games. Your hard work and enthusiasm were inspiring. To the organizing committee, government and cor- porate partners, as well as the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic committees, we thank you for your hard work and success in delivering the best Games ever. I would also like to thank our aboriginal partners, includ- ing the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, the Huron-Wendat First Nation, the Six Nations of the Grand River and the Métis Nation of Ontario, for show- casing the vibrancy of your heritage and culture. Whether it was in the stands or watching on TV, millions of Canadians cheered on our athletes as they competed for a spot on the podium. And they made us proud by winning a record number of medals, including 217 during the Pan Am Games and another 168 during the Parapan Am Games. More than 1.4 million spectators visited sites across the region, enjoying everything from live music to culi- nary showcases put on by top Canadian talent. The Games may be over but their legacy will live on. New venues, revitalized infrastructure, including the Ajax Sportsplex, and community programming will ben- efit Ontarians for generations to come. And the success of Team Canada on home soil will give rise to the next generation of world-class athletes. Every visitor I met said the same thing -- that Ontarians are a proud, caring and generous people. Regardless of background, visitors felt at home when they were here. We ensured that the inclusiveness and diversity that sets Ontario apart was on full display, setting a new standard for multi-sport games moving forward. Thank you all for showing the best of Ontario to the world. -- Michael Coteau is Ontario’s minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport and minister responsible for the 2015 Pan/Parapan Am Games. Michael Coteau Guest column Pan Am Games Reader irked by photos of skateboarders not using head protection. Elliott’s politics will be missed in Durham Whitby and Oshawa have lost a passionate voice at Queen’s Park with the resignation of MPP Christine Elliott. Following her second unsuccessful bid for leadership of the Ontario Progressive Con- servatives, Ms. Elliott quietly let two months pass, conspicuous in her absence from the legislature, before announcing her decision in a brief statement which left no doubt that results of the leadership race last May stung. “While I put my name forward to lead our party, party members made a differ- ent choice,” she said off the top of her state- ment. They did, and now Ms. Elliott has made her choice, bringing an end to almost a decade of public service as a politician. She’s been a familiar face and name since 2006, when she won a Whitby byelection replacing her husband Jim Flaherty after he moved to federal politics. With their efforts to bring the Whitby Abilities Centre to fruition and their high profile jobs in local politics, they were a well-known and well- respected couple in the Durham Region community. Following Mr. Flaherty’s death in April of 2014, Ms. Elliott’s second bid to lead the Ontario Progressive Conservatives saw her vow to rebuild the party, but in the end Tory members went with former Barrie MP Pat- rick Brown. Politics is a changing landscape by its nature, with elections and byelections bringing new faces to the fore, and voter loy- alty reflected in those with lengthy careers whose ‘contracts’ are up for negotiation every time another election rolls around. Ms. Elliott’s name has been synonymous with local politics in Whitby-Oshawa and Durham for so long, her presence in that arena will be missed. She “could be the fiercest of adversaries in debates” and “left her mark on Ontario’s political landscape,” said Premier Kathleen Wynne. “She was passionate, but never per- sonal. Her regard for Queen’s Park and its elected members made her one of the most respected MPPs in the house.” While politics might often be consid- ered a thankless job with long hours, Ms. Elliott earned the respect and admira- tion of many in Durham over the years she served her constituents. She was at Queen’s Park because voters wanted her there, and her decision to step down now is met with some degree of disappointment, but also with understanding that in the end, one must follow their own conscience and inner voice of wisdom. Thank you, Christine Elliott, for your many contributions to the communities of Whitby and Oshawa. That legacy will endure. Out on a limb over love and romance I was mowing the lawn the other day and, as I passed beneath our crabap- ple tree, I happened to look up and spot something that really made me stop and think. There, a good six feet off of the ground, way out on a limb, probably panting his guts out, was a snail. I don’t know about you, but I’ve never seen a snail in a tree before. I’ve seen a million snails in the grass. I’ve seen just as many oozing their way across the side- walk. I’ve even seen some snails at the end of a fairly athletic journey to the top of a rose bush or a towering hollyhock. But six feet up a tree at the end of a five-foot limb? Clearly this was no ordi- nary snail. To put things in perspective, a snail, on a journey that would take him to those rarified heights, is the human counterpart of a solo ascent of Everest. This was no ordinary escargot. This was a snail with a story. What monumental life experience would possess a snail to go to such lengths? Immediately, of course, I thought of the romance angle. What else but love drives us to near suicidal exer- tions? As I saw it, there were two narra- tives here. Number one, he was a snail from the wrong side of the tracks, the lower east side of the compost heap. A decent guy, beating his brains out at some nine-to- five factory shift that was wearing his shell down to a fingernail. Sure, he never had the kind of cabbage the rich slugs had, but he was happy. At least he thought he was ... until that day she oozed into his life. Shuffling out of the liquor store one day with a six-pack of Michelob he runs smack-dab into the love of his life. A drop-dead gorgeous, blue-blood slimer. Antennae for days and a shell like waxed ebony. What she’s doing in this part of town is anybody’s guess. Probably on her way to some high society ball when she ran out of bubbly. Anyway, their eyes meet and that’s all she wrote. He falls harder than a lead bas- ketball. Problem is, he knows he doesn’t have a shot with this dame. Who’s he kid- ding? That is ... unless ... unless he can do something to catch her eye, impress the hell out of the old man. That’s where the apple tree comes in. Or maybe it’s something darker. Some- thing that doesn’t have such a happy end- ing. He’s an ordinary Joe who won the lot- tery and ended up married to some skirt he had no business being with. Prom Queen type. A real looker, but she knows it. One day the poor sap knocks off work early so he can surprise the little woman. He comes whistling through the door with a handful of leaves and a bottle of pond water he blew a whole paycheque on only to find her in the grass with some leech. Literally and figuratively at the end of his limb, he squishes his way up the trunk of death, recounting with every sad cen- timetre each of the many failures in his hard-shelled life. Which tale was it? Either way it played out you have to admit one thing: even at a snail’s pace, life is pretty darned exciting. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m 7 APThe trial of Conservative Senator Mike Duffy has been adjourned until after the Oct. 19 election. Do you think it affects PM Harper’s chances of winning?Poll Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Se p t e m b e r 2 , 2 0 1 5 No, it’s just a distraction. 36% I sure hope so.59% 10 Family things to do this Labour Day weekend Let’s Talk Sean Crabb: I have watched people take picnic tables from people that had stuff on them because they needed them. A park should be enjoyed by all, not by rude, disrespectful people. We stopped using it because of this. We live here, pay taxes like many others and can’t even enjoy a nice day there. So the new rules have helped return the park to people that respect it. PERMIT PLEASE: A recent story we covered regarding new rules in place this summer at Lakeview Park involving the requirement for picnic permits for groups, and a ban on barbecues. Not surprisingly, the issue sparked some interest on Facebook. Here’s what people were saying: Um, who’s Mike Duffy?5% Weigh in on topics of the day www.facebook.com/ newsdurham Enter Laughing Neil Crone Actor, comic, writer Crystal Goode: I liked it! Previously on a Saturday you’d never get a place to sit and the litter was atro- cious. This year we have had many picnics and enjoyed a quieter and cleaner park. Wendy Roberts: If you live in Oshawa it should be free, if you are coming from another city then yes charge them to use our park. We pay taxes, and there are so many young fami- lies on budgets and this is a way they could take their children out for a day and have a barbecue. Maureen Elder: Moved out from Scarborough a couple of years ago and witnessed what the end result of allowing people to bbq at the parks became. The city started putting up gar- bage cans every 10 feet, and it made no differ- ence. Bluffers park as an example used to be a great place to walk through in the mornings. I and many others stopped going because the trash that was left behind was not only disgust- ing, it was a threat to the local wildlife. I’m glad that Oshawa has made this decision and I don’t blame them one bit. Debbie Hannah: Just another money grab. What about the people who don’t have money...only enough for rent and to put food on the table for kids. The park is the only thing that was free for them to picnic, they can’t afford vacations.. And seniors too. The city workers could earn their money instead of sitting in their trucks. BEHIND THE LENS AJAX-- This photo was taken of the Humming Bird Dancers from Club Carib of Oshawa, as they performed for guests during the ‘Excitement of the Games’ event hosted by the Durham Diver- sity Society at the Hilton Holiday Inn on July 23. I wanted to create motion of the costumes as they were dancing, while keeping the dancers’ faces in focus. I liked how the motion turned out with the skirts, but I would have prefered if the dancer was looking up so we could see her face more. This photo was taken at 1/50sec, f/18, 60mm. SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND 1. Hiking. 2. Volunteering (contact your local food bank, church or community group to see if they need help). 3. Food festival (check GTA listings). 4. Make a home movie (with your smartphone). 5. Local sporting event (root for the home team). 6. Try new cuisine. 7. Make and fly kites. 8. Freezer cooking (get ahead in preparing meals for September). 9. Backyard camping. 10. Talent show (invite Grandma and the neighbours). 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Meet City of Pickering departments, and discover services, programs, and events. Saturday, October 3 rd •10 am - 4 pm City Hall is the main Welcome Centre for Doors Open Pickering and the departure point for free bus tours of the Village of Claremont. For more information contact 905.683.7575 or view online at pickering.ca/greatevents NowacceptingWinter2015/2016applications-applyby October1st,2015. PrograminformationandapplicationsareavailableatallCityfacilities. Visitpickering.caorcontactourCustomerCareCentre foradditionalinformation. Seniors & Persons with DisabilitiesSnow Clearing Program du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Se p t e m b e r 2 , 2 0 1 5 10 AP Rising costs and expectations make for a pricey celebration Parvaneh Pessian ppessian@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- When it comes to weddings, there’s nothing that planner Erin Bosak hasn’t had thrown at her. Over the past seven years, the Oshawa res- ident has co-ordinated more than 170 wed- dings for clients across Canada, the United States and other parts of the world, includ- ing England, Sweden, China and South Afri- ca. On top of making sure everything runs smoothly on the big day, she’s also been asked to mind animals and babysit chil- dren. “When I first started, my contract was a page-and-a-half and there was a lot of room for really big signatures,” she says with a laugh. “It’s now several pages and it clearly outlines what I will and will not do.” These days, wedding planners aren’t the only ones stretching beyond their limits to meet the bride and groom’s expectations. With all the work, money, and stress that can go into planning a wedding, guests of the happy couple are also feeling the strain. A recent survey by TD Canada Trust found that nearly 40 per cent of Millennial and Generation X Canadians who have been in a wedding party -- served as a bridesmaid or groomsman -- say they felt pressured to spend more than they could afford. Bridesmaids considered attire to be their biggest expense, while groomsmen listed the bachelor party or the gift as the priciest. “Most members of the bridal party would either be really close friends or family ... (so) I think people in general do tend to be a little bit more generous,” says Ms. Bosak, who applied the same principle to her own brother-in-law’s wedding earlier this month. “I could have easily gone to the registry and pulled something off but I put a little bit of extra time into it and a little bit of extra effort, and possibly a little bit more money.” Whitby resident Krystin Srigley will be the maid of honour at her friend’s wed- ding next summer and estimates it will cost her between $1,500 and $2,000 when all is said and done. That includes the cost of her dress, jewelry, shoes, hair, makeup, nails, as well as attending bridal shows, hosting a bridal shower with a gift, the bachelorette party, hotel and transportation, the wed- ding gift and any other expenses that crop up along the way. “It’s bittersweet because it is an honour to be asked to take on that role, but at the same time, it comes with the expectation that I will be very involved in the actual planning, which will require me to spend more money overall than I would if I was just invited to the wedding as a guest,” she says. “If a person is in a financial position to be a maid of honour, it’s a wonderful opportu- nity to be there for your friend in a unique way and one that likely won’t come to you many times in your life.” Outside of the wedding party, those seat- ed farther away from the head table are also digging deeper into their pockets to earn their spot on the guest list. According to a survey by RetailMeNot.ca, 63 per cent of Canadians considered weddings a finan- cial burden for guests. The digital offers site found that Canadians plan to spend an average of more than $750 on wedding- related gifts, including ceremony gift, bridal shower gift and stag and doe gift. The survey also found that guests will take into account how much they think the cou- ple paid for the wedding, or how close they are to the couple, when choosing a gift. Costs of weddings in general have increased significantly over the years, according to Astra Dwyer, an Ajax resident and wedding planner who’s served clients in Durham and other parts of the GTA for nearly a decade. While gift-giving can be a touchy subject, Ms. Dwyer says it’s important for both the couple and their guests to remember what’s important. “As a gift giver, you have to keep in mind your own budget and as the couple, you have to recognize that whatever gift you receive is a gift from that person’s heart,” she says. A common benchmark people rely on is matching the price of their gift to the cost of their meal at the wedding. Carol Frisque, a wedding co-ordinator at Royal Ashburn Golf Club, says she’s actu- ally had a guest call her and ask how much the dinner cost before forking over money for a present. “(The guest) was prepared to match it,” she says. “These days (though) most of the guests are giving money instead of an actual gift.” The influence of social media could also explain the rising costs of weddings as more people are sharing their planning ideas online and keeping up with trends to cap- ture their “dream wedding.” According to a survey by Weddingbells magazine, 83 per cent of brides said that social media plays an important role in the planning of their wedding -- up from 72 per cent last year. Hiring a professional planner can help couples get creative to avoid breaking the bank, says Ms. Bosak. “Weddings can be expensive for every- body involved and it breaks my heart to see people go into debt for one day. You’re just as married if you have a $5,000 wedding as (you are) if you have a $500,000 wedding.” Bride-to-be Leah Mackenzie from Brook- lin says she and her fiance have set a bud- get of about $15,000 for their wedding next year with about 60 guests attending and she plans to stick to it. “Anything we can DIY, we are doing; I love creating designing and crafts,” she says, adding she’s been getting most of her ideas from Pinterest, Google and YouTube. “I’ve never had a specific elaborate dream of any sort ... I want simple, rustic and vin- tage, so I would say we are trying to stick more to a theme rather than a specific dream.” Just as many couples opt for DIY compo- nents to cut back on costs, Ms. Bosak says guests who feel money is an issue could also consider going the homemade route. “I had a guest before whose aunt offered instead of buying a gift to make favours for the guests -- she was an excellent baker and the couple really appreciated that,” she says. “Even making a nice blanket or if you have a friend who’s an artist, getting them to make a piece to go with (the couple’s) home, or helping them organize the house if they haven’t lived together before. Some- times it could be a time investment, rather than a financial investment.” Saying ‘I Do’ in Durham Region W E D D I N G A VERAGE R I S I N G COSTS BRIDAL PARTY SPENDING COST OF 100 GUESTS COST OF 200 GUESTS MAID OF HONOUR SPENDING$200-$600 $5 BILLIONA YEAR$45,000 - $50,000 $1500 - $2000 CANADA WEDDINGINDUSTRY AVERAGE WEDDING GIFT COSTS$750 $20,000 - $30,000 HOW THIS IMPACTS YOU • According to Weddingbells.ca, an esti- mated 160,324 weddings will be held in Canada this year. The cost of a wedding in Canada in 2015, including the honey- moon, is $30,717. The average number of wedding guests is 129. Summer is the most popular season for weddings with more than 65 per cent taking place between June and September. The majority of weddings (23 per cent) take place in August. • A survey by TD Canada Trust found that nearly 40 per cent of Millennial and Generation X Canadians who have been in a wedding party say they felt pressured to spend more than they could afford. The amount they spend on average ranges from $200 to more than $600. • A survey by RetailMeNot.ca found that guests determine the value of their gift based on the experience they anticipate they’ll have at a wedding. Canadians spend more on gifts for weddings with an open bar versus those with a cash bar and a close family member will receive the highest value gift (around $200) while a co-worker will receive a gift worth about $80. Adam Nizio / Metroland graphic du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Se p t e m b e r 2 , 2 0 1 5 11 AP Our residence features... Gorgeous Dining Room Chapel & Theatre Fitness & Exercise Room Indoor Heated Therapeutic Pool Studio, One-bedroom, One-bedroom Plus Den & Two-bedroom Suites with Large Double Windows Visit www.harwoodplace.ca to w a t c h t h e v i r t u a l t o u r ! 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New routes will offer faster travel times for customers travelling to various indus- trial employment areas, as well as a new link between Brooklin and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and the Durham College North Campus. DRT uses feedback from customers, operators, field observations, data analy- sis, as well as partner transit agencies to enhance services. In the leadup to the changes, custom- ers should check their route and schedule at www.durhamregiontransit.com or call 1-866-247-0055. Durham Transit to enhance services starting Sept. 8 DURHAM -- New service enhancements to Durham Region Transit include increased frequency, improved connections with GO trains and new routes. Enhanced ser- vices begin Sept. 8. 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Police said the 53-year-old man suffered fatal injuries after the ATV he was driving rolled into a ditch at about 11 p.m. on August 29. The man was travelling eastbound on Thorah Concession Road 2 when he made a U-turn caus- ing the ATV to hit the edge of the road and roll into a deep ditch. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police spent several hours at the scene conduct- ing an investigation and col- lecting evidence. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information about the incident is asked to call police at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5225 or make an anonymous tip to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Financial Advisor SuSan M Lepp 1105 Finch Avenue Unit #1B, Pickering, ON L1V 1J7 905-831-4611 • www.edwardjones.com Where Should You InveSt - StockS or Mutual FundS?AA&&QQ It’s one of the most common questions for investors - should you put your money into individual stocks or mutual funds? 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Rickard Recreation Complex on Aug. 29 and 30. “How many things can you take your dog to? In some places you can’t even walk with your dog on the beach,” says event organiz- er Sandra Howlett. “This is an event where it’s all about them.” She was inspired to start a local dog fes- tival after working as a vendor at Toronto’s Woofstock. Ms. Howlett started planning the event in November and says support from the com- munity has been amazing. There were about 75 vendors, 1,500 peo- ple and countless dogs of every shape, size and breed in attendance on Saturday, with just as many expected Sunday. Four-legged festival visitors were able to indulge in massages, airbrush tattoos and nail trims. The event also included a demonstration by Hero the Super Collie -- who wowed the crowds with his tricks -- and doggy con- tests such as bobbing for hot dogs, longest tail, shortest tail, silly pet tricks, longest tongue and yogurt licking. 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Talia Moore says she was “super excit- ed” when she heard that Farm Boy was opening a location on Taunton Road in Whitby. “I’ve been to the (Farm Boy) in Kings- ton a few times and it’s awesome,” says the Whitby mom of three. “I like that it has a lot of healthier options that you wouldn’t find other places.” For example, she was thrilled to score some school lunch options, including preservative-free deli meat, for her son with food sensitivities. The new Whitby store held an official ribbon cutting on Thursday and on Sat- urday huge crowds flocked to the grand opening celebration. Store manager David Cooper said turnout over the first couple of days has been “amazing.” “I’m hearing from people that they’ve been waiting months for us to open, which is very exciting,” said Mr. Coo- per. Farm Boy -- which has 17 other loca- tions in Ontario -- offers fresh produce, natural and organic foods, artisanal cheese, fresh meats, sustainable seafood and a line of store brand products. 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When you drop off a costume for the exchange, you’ll receive a ticket that will allow you to come back to the exchange event and select for a new costume for your child. If your costume has props to go with it they need to be placed in a large plastic bag, labeled and attached to costume. Library will also take costume props and acces- sories without costumes. the exchange event will be held September 19. ticket holders will be able to select a costume beginning at 1 p.m. Non-ticket holders will be able to select a costume beginning at 2 p.m. and are asked to provide a food bank donation in exchange. If you have costumes you would like to donate but do not want a new one in exchange, the library will take them. Free. http://www. picnet.org. tueSday, September 22 Reading nutrition labels 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. pickering public Library, Central Library, 1 the esplanade. Lisa Ireland, a registered dietician at Loblaws pickering, will have a conversa- tion with participants about what infor- mation we should be focusing on when reading a nutrition label, what foods we should be eating, what foods we should be avoiding and if the Canada Food Guide is still relevant. Second-floor audi- torium. Free .http://www.picnet.org. WedNeSday, September 23 Candy Sushi (10 to 14 years) 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. pickering public Library - petticoat Creek branch, 470 Kingston rd., pickering. It takes years to perfect the art of mak- ing sushi, but learn how to become an expert candy sushi chef in just one night. become the best itamae (Japanese for “chef”) around. Free. http://www.picnet. org. Meetings moNday, September 14 PiCkeRing executive committee meet- ing 2 p.m. pickering City Hall, one the esplanade. pickering council’s executive committee meets in council chambers. Free. PiCkeRing planning and development committee meeting 7 p.m. pickering City Hall, one the esplanade. pickering planning and development com- mittee meets in council chambers. Free. moNday, September 21 PiCkeRing council meeting 7 p.m. pickering City Hall, one the esplanade. pickering council meets in the council cham- bers.. Free Registration Saturday, September 12 PiCkeRing Skating club registration 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. delaney rink pickering recreation Com- plex, 1867 Valley Farm rd. Non-profit fall, winter and full season learn- to-skate lessons. excellent for all skating sports. preschool, Canskate and Star- skate. the full season starts on monday Sept. 28, and ends may 10, 2016. the win- ter season starts on Jan. 18, 2016. Les- sons take place at the delaney rink in the pickering recreation Complex on real ice. multiple discounts for registering early, pay- ing in full, families and multiple sessions, making it the most economical skating pro- gram in pickering. payment plans with cash or cheque. Fees are also pro-rated depend- ing on when you start. It’s also the only skat- ing program sanctioned by Skate Canada. register at the delaney rink on Saturday, Sept. 12 (10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.) and tues- day, Sept. 15 (6:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m.) or reg- ister online at www.pickeringskatingclub.ca anytime. print and drop off the registration form at the office.. Free tueSday, September 15 PiCkeRing Skating Club registration 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. delaney rink pickering recreation Com- plex, 1867 Valley Farm rd. Non-profit fall, winter and full season learn- to-skate lessons. excellent for all skating sports. preschool, Canskate and Star- skate. the full season starts on monday Sept. 28, and ends may 10, 2016. the win- ter season starts on Jan. 18, 2016. Les- sons take place at the delaney rink in the pickering recreation Centre on real ice. multiple discounts for registering early, pay- ing in full, families and multiple sessions, making it the most economical skating pro- gram in pickering. payment plans with cash or cheque. Fees are also pro-rated depend- ing on when you start. It’s also the only skat- ing program sanctioned by Skate Canada. register at the delaney rink or online at www.pickeringskatingclub.ca anytime. print and drop off the registration form at the office. Free. Sporting Events Saturday, September 12 ambeRlea Tennis Club open house 11 a.m. 1:30 p.m. amberlea tennis Club Courts, shadybrook drive, pickering. No equipment or registration needed. Cel- ebrate the court reopening. try tennis and mini tennis. Free barbecue. proper foot wear required. Free. Things To Do Saturday, September 19 ReConCiliaTion in the watershed - kai- ros workshop 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. dunbarton-Fairport united Church, 1066 dunbarton rd., pickering. Join KaIroS staff in a workshop exploring the watersheds, histories, and opportunity for reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and the earth. Learn and reflect with others about justice issues in the watershed, and be inspired to take leadership in the grow- ing movement of watershed discipleship.. $10.00 per person SuNday, September 20 duRHam baby and Family event 12 p.m. 4 p.m. pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd. S., pickering. a free event for all new and expectant moms. meet and mingle with local business- es and services available to help you plan for your new family. exhibits, guest speak- ers, gifts, door prizes, and much more. reg- ister now for your free ticket-walk-ins wel- come. Free www.durhamfamilyevent.ca. Walks Runs and Rides SuNday, September 13 PaRkinSon Superwalk 12 p.m. rotary park, 177 Lake driveway W., ajax. parkinson Society Central and Northern ontario hold its 25th annual SuperWalk to raise money for those affected by parkin- son’s. parkinson SuperWalk provides the opportunity for participants to raise funds and awareness on behalf of all Canadians living with parkinson’s. more than 14,000 participants, volunteers and supporters raised over $2.9 million in 2014. the par- kinson SuperWalk has raised more than $31 million in the last 25 years and that money has been invested in communi- ties across Canada including the ontario region to provide support services, edu- cation, advocacy and research for peo- ple affected by parkinson’s. registration starts at 1:15 p.m. amount raised 2014: $75,133. Website: www.parkinsonSuper- Walk.ca. Free. Q: How do I submit my event to the newspaper? 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And he would like nothing more than for that to be on Friday, Sept. 4, at BMO Field in Toronto, when Canada will face Belize in the first half of a home-and-home set in the third stage of qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. Gasparotto, who grew up and learned to play the game in Ajax, is one of just four play- ers on the Canadian born in 1995, making him, perhaps, part of a changing of the guard. “It’s a privilege to involved with the nation- al team like I’ve been able to at the under-17 and under-20 levels,” he said by phone on Monday, Aug. 31, the first day of training in advance of the key games. “Coming in with these experienced professionals, you just learn every day, on the field, off the field. I’m looking to go into these camps, learn as much as I can and help my game going for- ward.” Gasparotto, who turned 20 in March, is a centre back who has already represented his country this year, at a disappointing CONCA- CAF U20 championship in January. He has been invited to several other camps for the senior team and been on the roster for some friendlies, but has yet to see the field in game action. “Obviously it’s exciting being called into the national team,” he said. “I’ve been involved with four camps before and I’m yet to play, so hopefully I can get a few minutes and get my first cap. That would be amazing and if I did that in front of my hometown that would be even better.” Gasparotto was coached throughout much of his youth by his father, Dario, now the technical director at FC Durham Academy. He left Canada for Scotland at age 16 and is in his fifth season playing overseas as part of the noted Glasgow Rangers club, time spent primarily at the youth level, but also includ- ing loan-out stints with Airdrieonians in Scotland’s League One and Greenock Mor- ton in the Scottish Championship. The transition of living in a foreign coun- try at such a young age was made a little eas- ier for Gasparotto by the presence of fellow Canadian Fraser Aird, who followed a similar path to the Rangers. “At first when I was 16 and moving across the world, it was pretty insane, but it helped me mature quick and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it,” said Gasparotto, who has been living in his own flat the past two years. “Obviously I want to become a first-team regular with my parent club, Rangers, and be involved with the national team moving forward and hopefully get my first cap with these World Cup qualifiers,” he said of his primary goals. “That would be amazing, so that’s what I’m looking to do right now.” Following Friday’s match, Canada will trav- el to Belize for the second leg in Belmopan on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The winner of the series moves into the fourth round that gets under- way in November and will include Mexico, Honduras, and the winner of another third- round tie between El Salvador and Curacao. “Obviously that’s everyone’s goal, every- one’s dream to play in the World Cup, and all the boys here believe we can, and believe if we play well and put strong performanc- es in, that this team can get us there,” Gasp- arotto said. “But we’re not looking past any- one, especially not past these games against Belize. That’s the most important thing right now, is to get the job done.” Canada and Belize last met in 2004 when they faced each other in another FIFA World Cup qualifier. Canada won the two-game series with an 8-0 aggregate win with both matches taking place in Kingston, as Belize didn’t have a suitable facility to host a game at the time. In the current FIFA world rankings, Canada sits 101st and Belize 123rd. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Se p t e m b e r 2 , 2 0 1 5 20 AP Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-215-0465 AJAX -- Luca Gasparotto, who began his soccer career in Ajax, was named to the Canadian senior team that will play a home-and-home against Belize in World Cup qualifying, including Friday at BMO Field in Toronto. Soccer Canada photo Pickering’s Cory Joseph named to Canada men’s basketball team PICKERING — Pickering’s Cory Joseph will get the chance to help the Canadi- an men’s basketball team qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympics. Joseph was among the 12 players named to the Canadian squad for the 2015 FIBA Americas championship, tak- ing place in Mexico City through Sept. 12. The Pickering High School grad, who recently signed with the NBA’s Toron- to Raptors, was one of 16 who attended a tryout in Toronto and competed at the Tuto Marchand Continental Cup in San Juan, Puerto Rico. “I’m pleased with the team’s progress. We showed toughness and willingness to win,” said head coach Jay Triano after the team went 4-0 in San Juan. “We still have things to work on and continue to pre- pare for the real test in Mexico -- qualify- ing for the Olympics.” Canada will face Argentina, Cuba, Ven- ezuela and Puerto Rico in Group B pre- liminary play, while Mexico, Panama, Dominican Republic, Brazil and Uru- guay make up Group A. The first- and second-place teams will qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympics. If Bra- zil finishes in the top two, then the third- place team will also qualify. 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Can view and register at www.ibid4storage.com Dated in the City of Edmonton, in the Province of Alberta, 18 August 2015 SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE CORP., #1970, 10123-99 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3H1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IN THE ESTATE OF CANDACE RENNIE,DECEASED All Persons having claims against the Estate of Candace Rennie, late of the City of Pickering, who died on or about the 9th day of February, 2014, are hereby notified to send particulars of same to the undersigned on or before the 15th day of October 2015, after which date the Estate will be distributed by the undersigned having regard only to the claims then filed. Dated: August 31, 2015 The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust CompanyEstate Trustee With a Will - by:Andrew D. Felker, Esq.WALKER, HEAD LAWYERSBarristers and Solicitors#800 - 1315 Pickering ParkwayPickering, Ontario L1V 7G5(905) 839-4484 / 683-3444 2010 2 DOOR BLACK HONDA CIVIC,Sunroof, MP3 compatible stereo, Winter & Summer tires, dealer maintained 77,446kms. 1 owner. Call Todd for details, 905-509-9939 MacGregor's OUTSTANDING ESTATE HOLIDAY AUCTION Sunday September 6th 9:00am (viewing 8 am) Located in Orono. Take 401 to 115 Hwy (10km), Exit at Main St, Orono. Follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. Auction Features: Antiques, Quality Furniture, Past to Present, Dining Room & Bedroom Sets, Parlour Tables, Armoire, Brass Bed, Desks, What Not Shelves, Large Offering of Chairs, Original & Decorative Artwork, Washstands, Blanket Box, Oriental Pcs, Lamps & Light Fixtures, Carpets, Mirrors, Old Shutters & Fireplace Mantels, Quality Glass & China, Unique Offering of Estate Jewellery, Plus Silver Flatware & Silver-plate Serving Pcs, Also Horizon Treadmill. NOTE: Sale Order: Viewing 8 am, Jewellery selling at 9 am, followed by Silver, Artwork, Collectibles, Furniture. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (10% buyers premium) see: www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.comFor Updates MacGREGOR AUCTIONS Mike MacGregor, Auctioneer 905-718-6602 l 905-263-2100 l 1-800-363-6799 macgregorauctions@hotmail.com LABOUR DAY ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auction Centre Newtonville MONDAY, SEPT. 7th, 10:00 A.M. Selling the estate of Gladys Couch, Garden Hill Estate and contents from a Bowmanville home: Attractive furniture, antiques, sporting goods, tools, etc. List to followCheck the website for full listing Preview after 2:00 p.m Terms: Cash; Interac; M/C, Visa, Approved Cheques. 10% Buyers Premium Applies AUCTIONEERS Frank & Steve Stapleton905.786.2244, www.stapletonauctions.comfb - Stapleton Auctions'Celebrating 44 years in the auction industry' WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th: 4:30 PM A U C T I O N S A L E Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, and Collectables for a Bowmanville home, at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. 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Sale Managed and Sold by:NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday September 4 at 4:30pm Located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd 4 Selling the contents of a Cameron home plus others - Gibbard 6pc mahogany dining room set - walnut server - serpentine drop front walnut desk - walnut secretary - cast iron flower urns - curio cabinet - area rugs - leather couch - queen size pine bed - pine chest of drawers - 4pc bedroom set - 3pc reclining chesterfield set - qty of Canadian coins (Dollars 39, 49, 54, 57, 59, 60, 65, 66, 67) Newfoundland coins and paper money - All Fridge - industrial sewing machine - 05 Yamaha 350 Bruin 4x4 ATV (only 405KM) - Firearms (available for viewing day of sale only) to include Ruko pump action 22, Winchester mod 94AE lever action 356WIN with scope, Remington mod 7400 semi auto 270WIN with scope, Baikal over under 12GA - Parker crossbow - Craftsman riding mower - MTD 5.5HP chipper shredder - estate lawn sprayer - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items GREG CORNEIL AUCTIONEER 1241 Salem Rd Little Britain 705-786-2183 for more info or pictures www.corneilauctions.com - open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am The 1st Annual Trailer Auction Sat Sept. 12th - 10 am start Viewing at 8am 465 Bloor Street, West, Oshawa Parking arranged at Oshawa GO Station - short walk or free shuttle bus to our dealership. Trailers and Items for Auction:Dump, Cargo, Landscape, Utility, Equip- ment Floats, Horse and Stock Trailers - NEW & USED Dune Buggies, Fuel Tanks,Equipment, Tires, Mini Bikes. Consignment Trailers welcome Pre Register on our website: www.jensentrailers.com LegalNotices CarsC Hotel/Restaurant WENDY'S Restaurant in Oshawa requires SHIFT MANAGERS full & part time. E-mail resume to: danlabanowich@ gmail.com Domestic HelpWantedD CLEANING Specialist. Energetic, committed, detail oriented cleaning specialists with excellent customer service & in- terpersonal skills who take pride in their work. Previous residential cleaning experience. Driver's license & excel- lent driving record. Free uniforms. Comprehen- sive training. Evenings & weekends at home! Email: themaidsdur- ham@bellnet.ca LegalNotices CarsC Industrial / Commercial For Rent / WantedI INDUSTRIAL UNITS, 343 Bloor St. W., Oshawa (at Park Rd., near 401). 2850-sq.ft. Can be divided to suit. 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No smok- ing/pets. $850 plus 1/3 utilities. First/last, refer- ences. 905-619-1558 or 416-721-5587 Bowmanville 1-bdrm & 2-bdrmapartments850-1075 sq.ft.Renovated SuitesGreat Location near 401, shopping and hospital.From $1175+hydroDidi 905-623-8737 IMMACULATE 1-Bed- room apt., separate en- trance, parking, single person preferred. No smoking/pets. North of King on Harmony Rd. Avail. immediately. (905)579-7880. Apartments & Flats For RentA ORONO: 2-BEDROOM apt, ground floor, 2 en- trances, parking, across from park, close to shopping. Available Sep 1st. $850/month in- cludes Heat & Water, call 905-983-1016 PICKERING BRIGHT 2- BDRM bsmt apartment. Close to GO & Pickering Town Centre. $890 in- clusive. Parking, storage & laundry avail. Credit employment. Available immediately. 647-886- 0862 Houses for Rent PORT PERRY bungalow for rent, main level.Two bedrooms. Six applianc- es. Quiet street. Garage with extra storage area, large backyard, walk out upper deck. Private laun- dry. No smoking. $1380 including water. 905-649-3597 To wnhousesfor RentT STUNNING BROOKLIN Townhouse for rent. Spacious & welcoming. 1500sqft Townhouse in desirable family neigh- bourhood. Close to schools & parks. Hard- wood flooring, 3-bed- room, 3-bathroom, Chef's-kitchen, large master W/I closet & 3-pc ensuite. Finished base- ment, A/C. Lovely back- yard & large deck. Parking for 3-vehicles & attached 1-car garage. $1750+utilities. Require rental application, job letter & references. Call Tara (905)852-9451. Rooms forRent & WantedR AJAX, 2-BEDROOMS, separate bath, share ac- commodation, 2 parking, internet. Westney/Ross- land area. Available im- mediately. Call 647-209-2941 Articlesfor SaleA CarpetI have several1000 yds. of new Stainmaster and100% Nylon carpet.Will do livingroom and hallfor $389. Includescarpet, pad andinstallation(25 sq. yards)Steve 289.274.5759 CarpetDeals.ca HOT TUB COVERS All Custom covers, all sizes and all shapes, $375.00 plus tax Free delivery. Let us come to your house & measure your tub! Pool safety covers. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com Articlesfor SaleA RENT TO OWN Appli- ances, TV's, Electronics, Furniture, Computers, BBQ's & More!! Apply today. Contact Paddy's Market 905-263-8369 or 800-798-5502. Visit us on the web at www.paddysmarket.ca SCOOTER FOR SALE Go-Go powered scooter. $800 OBO. 905-571- 0682 TABLE TENNIS FOR SALE. Asking $200 or best offer. Call Sam 647-405-7075. Articlesfor SaleA TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLIANCES. Variety of dented fridge's, stoves and laundry available. Also brand new appli- ances, GE dyers $449 and GE washers, $579. Many other new items available. Free local delivery. Call us today, Stephenson's Applianc- es, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448. Cars WantedC **! ! $$$$ ! AAAAA ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days per week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. **!Go Green!** Cash For Cars & Trucks Auto (ABE's) Recycling 1-888-355-5666 ABSOLUTELY AMAZING painters at bargain prices! Summer special $100/ room. Quick, clean, reliable. Free estimates! Second-To-None Painting 905-265-7738/ 1-866-325-7359 Painting & DecoratingP HomeImprovement WINDOWCleaning up to 20 windows $60 EAVESTROUGH Cleaning & Repairs* Lawn Care * Powerwash/Stain * Int./Ext. Painting * Plumbing Call Fred 905-626-7967 Waste Removal W A1 1/2 PRICE JUNK REMOVAL!!Homes, Yards,Businesses, etc.We do all theloading. Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service! John 1-866-678-7274 Painting & DecoratingP Furniture MOVING SALE Baldwin apartment size piano. Cherry finish, full sound- board. $1000 Sideboard - birdseye maple. 110 years old. Good condi- tion. $995 Workbench - Black and Decker - closed - 6 feet by 4 feet by 2 feet. Opens for stor- age and work area. $100 Entertainment unit - black and mirrored - $25 Danby upright freez- er. approx 12 cu.ft. - 5 years old - $100 Blue metal trunk with storage tray - 49 years old. Very good condition. - $50 Various storage cup- boards and bookcases - $25 each or less. All items stated price or best offer considered Or Best Offer 905-420-4549 Auctions Cars WantedC Service Directory TO ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL 905-683-0707 Ajax Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. DO YOU...Paint? Make Furniture?Repair Appliances?Build Fences?Do Roofing?Clean Homes? PLEASE CALL 905-683-0707 AjaxAND LET THE COMMUNITY KNOW! Catch Classifieds ONLINE! ANYTIME! Log on to: durhamregion.com Try The Classifieds! du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Se p t e m b e r 2 , 2 0 1 5 23 AP Wish we had one more day!! James (Jim) Johnston March 21, 1972 to September 5, 2014 One year it's hard to believe, not a single day has passed without you in my thoughts. I miss your beautiful smile, infectious laugh and warm heart. An adjustment to feel your constant presence but your physical absence. You are truly loved and missed. For those who knew and loved Jim, raise a glass today and share a memory, a story and a laugh for a wonderful friend gone too soon. Wish we had one more day! Forever in our hearts. With much love from Dale and family. XOXO CALVELLI, Francesco "Frank" - Peacefully, with his loving wife of 51 years, Graziella "Grace", by his side, at Winbourne Park Nursing Home, Ajax, on Monday, August 31, 2015 in his 80th year. Beloved father to Giancarlo (John) and his wife Collette, Salvatore (Sal) and Franco (Frankie) and his wife Kathleen. Cherished Nonno of Nicholas, Christopher, Victoria, Alexandria and Sophia. Survived by his brother Mario (Teresita) and his sister Giovanna (late Michele Altomare). Predeceased by his loving parents Salvatore and Amalia Calvelli and his brothers Giuseppe (late Ninetta) and Leonardo (Bianca) and his sister Giulietta. Visitation at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 on Thursday, September 3, 2015 from 7-9 pm and Friday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass at ST. ISAAC JOGUES CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1148 Finch Ave., Pickering on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 10:30 am. Rite of Committal Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Donations in memory of Frank to the Kidney Foundation or the Alzheimer Society will be acknowledged. Online condolences may be offered at www.mceachniefuneral.ca. VILLENEUVE, Marjorie Hilda May "Madge" (nee Barber) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Madge Villeneuve. Madge passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on August 26, 2015 with her family by her side at age 91. Madge was born in Kent, England and came to Canada in 1945. Beloved wife of the Late Victor (1976), both of whom were World War II veterans. Daughter of the late Herbert and Eva Barber. Loving mother of Anne (Denny) Rice and Lyn (Brad) Siemens. Cherished Nana of Craig ("Natalie) Laskey, Jason (Christine) Rice and Courtney (Andrew) Keppen. Proud "great grandma" of Kian & "Big Nana" of Pierce plus one on the way (November 2015). One of eight sisters and brothers - Gordon, Albert (Deceased), Betsy, Arthur, Evelyn, Hazel and John. Family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 905-428-8488) on Wednesday September 2, 2015 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. Followed by a Memorial Service at 12:00 noon in the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice. 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