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Home My WebLink AboutNA2017_01_11® News Advertiser.PICKERING CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY DURHAMREGION.COM THIS ENTIRECOLLECTION20%OFF 274 Mackenzie Ave., Ajax (Bayly & Mackenzie Intersection)www.sklarpeppler.com •905.686.3644 trattoria 905-492-6363 WEDNESDAY JANUARY 11, 2017 ONLINE AT durhamregion.com newsroom@durhamregion.com www.facebook/newsdurham @newsdurham newsdurham ONLINE at durhamregion.com News, events and information on your desktop, laptop and mobile device Events Calendar JANUARY 29 FEBRUARY 05 MARCH 11 APRIL 01 MAY 25 JUNE 14 JULY 08 AUGUST 21 SEPTEMBER 02 OCTOBER 13 NOVEMBER 27 DECEMBER 07 See what’s happening by visiting our online community calendar. www.durhamregion.com/ events ‘It’s a great way to end 2016 and start 2017’ Keith Gilligan KGilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX - Janet Ecker has been appointed to the Order of Cana- da. The Ajax resident was recog- nized for her contributions to provincial politics in Ontario and to Canada's financial services industry. "I look at the list of nominees this year and in previous years, it's pretty impressive. I'm excited, but I'm quite humble. Those are phenomenal people they have on the list," Ecker said. A former MPP for Ajax and Pickering in the governments of Mike Harris and Ernie Eves, Ecker has been involved in the financial sector since leaving politics. She's currently the pres- ident and CEO of the Toronto Financial Services Alliance, an organization that helps promote Toronto's financial sector with the aim of making the city a top- 10 global financial centre. Former Ajax-Pickering politicianJanet Ecker named to Order of Canada Benjamin Priebe / Metroland AJAX -- Janet Ecker, former MPP for Ajax and Pickering, was recently awarded the Order of Canada in recognition for her work developing the Greater Toronto Area into a financial hub, and other career successes in Durham Region.See ECKER page 2 Piano and Guitar Lessons 1099 Kingston Rd #5b Pickering •905-831-6388 (pianogroup.ca) du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 1 1 , 2 0 1 7 2 AP It’s Coming... 1/2 PRICE DAY • SAT. JAN. 21 st ***cleaver As low as Commission1% * NEW CHOICEREALTYLTDBROkERAgEIndependently Owned and Operated www.MincomRealty.ca 905-428-4557FREE Home Market Evaluation *Limited Time Offer *Terms & Conditions Apply $aving YOU THOU$anD$... TRUE STORY... LetitSnow.....LetitSnow... Whenwedecidedtodownsizeandmakealifestylechange,wehadnoideawhatwasaheadofus. ForyearswelivedandraisedourfamilyintheAjax-Pickering areaandwantedtoremainnearfamilyandfriends. ThenwemetKathyfromTheStacee-FreeTeamatMincomNewChoiceRealtyandinstantlyconnected Kathywas“handson”throughtheentireprocess. Timingiseverythingbecausewewantedtobeinournewplacebeforewinter. Theirteamofstagersandcontractorshelpedusprepareourhouseforsale.Kathyfoundustheperfectplace,andweevenhadthemhelpusdecorateournewcondo. Weappreciatedthegoodserviceandattentiontodetail. Diane & Paul S.Nomoreshovelsforus!! 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 She was an MPP from 1995 to 2003, serving as a minister for community and social services, minister of education and minister of finance. Receiving the news was “quite excit- ing,” she said. Ecker received a call from the Governor General’s office about her appointment, but was told to keep the news quiet. Although she knew she had been nom- inated, Ecker said she was surprised when told of her appointment. “It’s a great way to end 2016 and start 2017.” Created in 1967, the Order of Canada, one of our country’s highest civilian hon- ours, recognizes outstanding achieve- ment, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Close to 7,000 peo- ple from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order. Among those joining Ecker this year are the Honourable David Onley and for- mer Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff. ECKER from page 1 Benjamin Priebe / Metroland Scouts turn e-waste into funds for camp PICKERING -- Scouts members Lucas Nicholson, right, Robert Miron and Nick Saul sorted through boxes of e-waste during a Durham-wide Scouts Canada e-waste and recycling collection drive at Father Fenelon Catholic School in Pickering on Jan. 7. Proceeds from the day will be used to send scouts to camp. 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Search ‘newsdurham’ on your favourite social media channel. YOUR CARRIER Collection weeks are every third week. Please greet your newspaper carrier with a smile and an optional payment for their service. uReport Reader-submitted news uReport enables our readers to submit photographs and videos from local events, written reports on things happening around Durham Region, letters to the editor and event listings. Share your event photos, write-ups and letters to the editor with our readers. Go to www.durhamregion.com/ ureport to register and upload your information. Nellie McClung Women’s Rights Pioneer Nellie McClung led the fight to get Canadian women the right to vote. She was a founding member of the Political Equality League in her home province of Manitoba. The tide began to turn in their favour when, in 1914, McClung helped organize a mock parliament debating the dangers of giving men the right to vote. In 1916, Manitoba was the first province to give women the vote, followed soon after by Saskatchewan. FamousCANADIANS Metroland to celebrate our country’s anniversary with unique articles showcasing local events, facts and Canadian personalities DURHAM -- The upcoming year is the year to celebrate Canada. In 2017, we mark the 150th anniver- sary of our country’s Confederation and celebrate its natural beauty, cultural and regional diversity, unique past and bright future. Throughout our history, local news- papers have played a major role in doc- umenting the moments that helped define our communities and our coun- try — events that brought us joy, sorrow, humility and pride. To continue the tra- dition and celebrate this milestone, our publications have put together a variety of articles to share with readers, which we will publish from January to June. These articles will publish both in our newspapers and websites and assist our readers in celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday. We hope you enjoy reading them as much as we have enjoyed bringing them to you. For some, this series might spark a memory, for others, it may be edu- cational and for the rest, it will just be downright fun. Whether it be Canada’s slang, food, sport, history or pop cul- ture, one thing rings true, this country is truly unique. We will feature famous Canadians, facts that you may not have previously known about the country in which you live, notable Canadian crises and pho- tos that will make you proud to display the red maple leaf like when women get the vote and the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup. There are also Canuck-themed lists that cover a variety of topics ranging from national parks to kinds of poutine. But it wouldn’t be much of a celebra- Celebrate everything Canada this year tion without you, our readers, so we are extending a special invitation to request your participation. Test your knowledge with one or all of our toque-raising quizzes, sip on a Tim Hor- tons coffee while you pen a submission for our poet- ry contest or capture your own Canada Day moment and enter it into our photo contest. Throughout 2017, our communities will be celebrating with special events, which we will also feature to ensure you don’t miss your chance to attend. So be sure to keep your stick on the ice and your eye on the newspaper and our website to ensure you don’t miss out on any of our Canada 150th content that will have you singing O’Canada before you know it. 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Among the 150th anniversary plans in Ottawa is to commemorate and honour 15 of Canada’s Fathers of Confederation with a plaque at the places where they made their homes in Ottawa. Among those who will be so honoured are Sir John A. Macdonald, Sir Charles Tupper, Thomas D’Arcy McGee, and Sir Oliver Mowat. And, if you don’t know it already, Cana- dians can explore each and every national park from coast to coast as Parks Canada is offering free admission for the entire year. Throughout Canada’s history, local newspapers have played a major role in documenting the moments that helped define our communities and our country. To continue the tradition and celebrate this milestone, Metroland Durham Region Media Group publications have put together a variety of articles to share with readers, which we will publish until June. Among our editorial offerings for Can- ada 150 are a weekly feature on famous Canadians, while photos of proud Canadi- an moments, unique facts about Canada, as well as notable Canadian crises will be part of our newspapers each week. On durhamregion.com, there will also be interactive quizzes designed to test your knowledge of all things Canadian each week through to Canada Day, July 1. Online and in print, we’re also plan- ning monthly features throughout this anniversary year on such topics as the future of Canada, inventions Canada gave the world, historical dates every Canadi- an should know, tips for throwing a great Canada Day party, and things that are Made in Canada. There will also be a My Canada contest available with prizes to be won. Throughout 2017, the communities we cover will be celebrating with special events associated with Canada 150, which we will also feature to ensure you don’t miss your chance to attend. So be sure to keep your stick on the ice and your eye on the newspaper and our website to ensure you don’t miss out on any of our Canada 150th content that will have you singing O Canada before you know it. Celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday Can we do better? Over the last few years, I have moved from caring for young children to caring for aging parents in my day-to-day life. As much as I understand and appreciate that we in Can- ada have access to good health care, I’ve learned that problems continue to exist with no signs of improvement. In 2011, the report “Loud and Clear: Seniors and caregivers speak out about navi- gating Ontario’s health-care system” identi- fied problems with communication and a lack of clarity in the system as being among the primary complaints from seniors. Six years after the release of this report, little seems to have changed. The challenges of finding a primary care physician have been well-documented, but even if you have a family doctor and end up in hospital, if that doctor does not have privi- leges at that hospital, you end up on the hos- pital list. In other words, your care is no lon- ger in the hands of the physician who knows you best. If you live outside of a city with a major hospital and need the care of a specialist, then appointments mean travel, lots of trav- el. My parents live in Cobourg which is not an isolated community and has a good hos- pital; yet, over the last few years, we have travelled hundreds of kilometres to Oshawa, Peterborough and Kingston for cancer treat- ments, a fractured femur, hip surgery, and eye surgery. This travel has included not simply hours of travel in all kinds of weather and the cost of gas and parking, but also the rental of hotel rooms. The fragmented nature of medical care is troubling. A major challenge is that it is very difficult to find out not only the current sta- tus of your loved one, but also what the next steps are. The wonderful but overworked nurses provide as much information as pos- sible, but they usually don’t have a com- plete picture and will refer you to the doctor - who is not readily available. Then, there’s the “family meeting” which happens with little warning. While more details are shared during that meeting, there seems to be an assumption that the family members under- stand the process and the options for care. Yet, this information is difficult to find and is not clearly explained. Understandably, some of the blame lies in the uncertain nature of illness and recovery - it is not always easy to predict the time needed for hospital stays. As my family faces the prospect of my father being in a convalescent care pro- gram an hour away from home, the gaps in the system are even more apparent. He’s not ill enough to stay in hospital, there are no convalescent programs in his commu- nity (where many retirees live), and avail- able home care options are inadequate for his needs. A more holistic approach to the care of seniors in their home communities is essential not simply for their physical and mental health, but also for our economy. The cost of time away from work to care for aging parents is simply one example. Add in the stress of travelling to appointments and the lack of time for self-care, and the impact is significant. With the increasing number of seniors in Canada, too many will inevitably fall through the cracks. Proactive and inclusive communication that is attentive to patients and families, rath- er than simply the systemic needs around vacating hospital beds, would help. Experts such as Dr. Danielle Martin, author of “Better Now: Six Big Ideas to Improve Health Care for all Canadians,” offer important sugges- tions for improving Canada’s health care sys- tem. Will those with the power to make con- crete change be listening? -- Alyson E. King, PhD, is an Assistant Professor and the Program Director of the Political Science program at UOIT. Navigating the Canadian health-care system Alyson E. King, phD Guest columnist Letters should be no more than 200 words. We reserve the right to edit for length, libel and community standards. 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Hike leaders will identify signs of local animals and share some of their secrets for surviving win- ter temperatures. Hikers should meet at the Altona Forest parking lot on Altona Road, across from Pine Grove Avenue in Pickering. The Hoot and Howel hike on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. will be hosted by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. It will feature a short indoor pre- sentation on owls and coyotes, followed by a trip into the woods. Participants will call out to these wild creatures in hopes they will hoot or howl back. Hikers should meet at Altona Forest Public School, 405 Woods- mere Cres., Pickering. More hikes are scheduled for March, April, May, September, October and November. Visit www.trcastewardshipe- vents.ca to register. Hikes run rain or shine and participants should wear closed-shoe, sturdy footwear. Visit www.facebook.com/ MyAltonaForest/?fref=ts for more informa- tion. It’s Coming... 1/2 PRICE DAY • SAT. JAN. 21 st 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 2017 hikes planned for Altona Forest in Pickering Jason Liebregts / Metroland Racing down the hill PICKERING -- Olga Valazhanina and Alex Raychevosh raced down the hill at Hy-Hope Farm recently. DURHAM - Epilepsy Durham Region is marking its 30th anniversary with a year-long slate of events. The first event is slated for Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 11 a.m. at Oshawa City Hall, when the organization's flag will be raised. "We have a dynamic future ahead of us with new medical breakthroughs on the horizon," said Executive Direc- tor, Dianne McKenzie. "Our 2017 cal- endar is laced with festivities to cele- brate, and there are plenty of ways for you to get involved and make a lifelong impact." City hall is at 50 Centre St. S. For more information, contact the Epilepsy Durham Region office at 905- 430-3090 or email clientservies@epi- lepsydurham.com. 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How many times must residents of this province pay over and over again for major political blunders by Pre- mier Kathleen Wynne’s Liberal gov- ernment? Just look at the latest blunder regard- ing the Pickering pedestrian bridge con- tractor. No official word yet as to when the bridge will be finished and who will pay the approximate $1.4 million to com- plete it? And, this is only one blunder reported by the province’s auditor general Bonnie Lysyk. I shudder to think what the entire auditor’s report would highlight. The majority of residents make a con- certed effort to conserve resources, but it seems the more we spend our money on energy efficient devices in our homes the higher our electricity and gas bills, and the day is coming when we will no longer be able to pay. All levels of government - municipal, provincial or federal - spend money with impunity with no regard for the resi- dents/pensioners who either have had no salary increase or a small rise the last few years, or are on fixed incomes. Just look at what CEOs are paid across the country, such as hospitals, hydro and many others that fall within the gov- ernment spectrum. Is this fair or have we simply accepted that this is the way it is? It is time that the salaries of govern- ment employees, at all levels, and their benefits be cut back, including consult- ing firms with no bonuses. Also, governments should be run as private organizations not huge political out-of-control machines with little or no accountability. Just sick and tired of paying cumula- tive taxes as we all should be. Emily Del Piero Pickering Ajax cyclists get free ride To the editor: Re: ‘Lower Harwood Avenue improve- ments increase safety and accessibility for all users,’ letters, Dec. 22 Before the bike lane craze, cyclists and motorists coexisted. I do agree that there were issues caused by impatient motor- ists and cyclists. Unfortunately, cyclists demanded their own ‘lanes’ and thus start- ed the multimillion dollar industry. In Ajax more than $1 million (my rough estimate which is probably low) have been spent catering to the two-wheeled minor- ity. So, if my tax dollars are going to be spent on bike lanes (or road improvements as our mayor likes to call them) I believe cyclists should start paying. As a motorist I have a valid driver’s licence which I pay for, a $120 sticker on my vehicle which I renew annually, and 25 cents from every litre of gasoline is excise tax with an additional 13 per cent HST. My point is that motorists pay for the usage of our roads and highways. Cyclists don’t pay a cent for these new bike lanes, bike parking, etc. Cyclists should be required to purchase a valid licence and licence plate with annu- al renewal. This would also help identifying the careless cyclists who do not stop at stop signs, red lights and ride recklessly. This will also pay for the bike lanes etc. What about it Bruce MacDonald of Dur- ham Region Cycling Coalition, do you agree? Frank Gallucci Ajax 905 regions should toll highways leading to cottage country To the editor: Re: ‘Tolls: added cost Durham residents could live without,’ editorial, Dec. 21 If Toronto gets approval to put road tolls on the Ontario taxpayer-built DVP and Gardiner Expressway to penalize 905ers for driving on them, then all surrounding municipalities should put road tolls on all roads leading to cottage country that 416ers plug up every weekend. Tom Wilcock Whitby It’s Coming... 1/2 PRICE DAY • SAT. 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Place the command centre in a spot in the house that every- one has access to and that everyone sees often. Include things like a calendar, chalk boards, whiteboards, small containers and more for things like grocery lists, meal plans, coupons, school papers, mail and scheduling of activities. Schedule activities on different nights If you have three activities happening on Mondays after school, one of the most tiring days of the week, you are bound to sprout more than a few gray hairs. Space out activities during the week and give yourself as much time as possible to get to and from those places. Remember, every- one still needs to eat and sometimes get- ting caught in traffic is unavoidable. Meal planning is a must Which brings me to my next point, I can’t say enough good things about meal planning. It can literally save you tons of money and time not to mention stress. It only takes a few minutes on the weekend and you are all set for the week. Be sure to put your meal-planning board somewhere that you frequent often as well. It is a good reminder to pull out the roast for dinner or to pick up what may be needed for dinner that night if you haven’t already done so. Use technology to your advantage If you are constantly on the go, there are many apps out there that you can use to keep you and your family organized. I personally enjoy Evernote but if everyone in your family has a phone or access to a computer, you can also use family shar- ing apps like Cozi or Hub family organizer. Simply enter in an activity and everyone will have the item placed into their calen- dar. Have a to-go bag stored in your car When bouncing from one activity to the other, it’s always a good idea to keep a to-go bag in your car of things that you know will keep your kids occupied and happy. Especially if big brother is playing soccer and little brother is tagging along. Keeping a few snacks handy can also be helpful in order to avoid meltdowns and keep energy up during a long day. Get things ready the night before An old tip but worth repeating, why make the next day harder than it needs to be? Get everything in order the night before and the next day will run much more smoothly. Don’t take everything on yourself Let your family help and involve them in the organizing process. Organization comes easily to some but not everyone. The good news is that it can be taught. Only through teaching can we help our kids thrive. — Laura Watts is a professional organiz- er and entrepreneur behind Double Take Organizing, a professional organizing com- pany serving Durham and the GTA. She is a member of the Professional Organizers in Canada and specializes in helping small businesses and parents get organized with a system specifically suited to their needs. Laura lives in Ajax with her husband and two beautiful daughters. 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The symptoms start in 3-7 days with a fever, reduced appetite, sore throat, and a feeling of being unwell. One or two days later, painful sores can develop in the mouth and blisters may also develop on the hands, feet and buttocks. The disease is usually mild and most people recover in 7 to 10 days. Not everyone will get all of these symptoms. Some people, especially adults, may show no symptoms at all, but they can still pass the virus to others. How is it transmitted? Hand, foot and mouth disease is spread by coming into contact with secretions from the nose and throat, saliva, fluid from blisters or stool of an infected person. It is spread through close per- sonal contact (kissing or hug- ging), coughing and sneezing or from touching objects and sur- faces that have been contami- nated with the virus. How can I protect myself? • Clean your hands often! • Keep shared items and sur- faces clean and disinfected. • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Clean your hands: • Before preparing and eating food • Before touching eyes, nose or mouth • After sneezing, coughing, blowing your nose • After using washroom, changing diapers And clean your hands when- ever they are visibly dirty. -- Judy McCarten, infection control practitioner Q. My seven-year-old son is currently being tested for learn- ing disabilities. Is this heredi- tary? -- Susan, Clarington A. Hi Susan. It is estimated that 10 per cent of Canadians have learning disabilities. With- out knowing further details, I can say that learning disabilities are “sometimes hereditary”. I suggest that you connect with your son’s doctor or devel- opmental pediatrician with these questions. They will be able to provide you with more information based on your fam- ily history and your son’s spe- cific case. During this process you may be referred for a genet- ic evaluation. -- Deborah Verbaan, senior genetic counsellor -- Got a question for one of Lak- eridge Health’s experts? E-mail it to jomeara@durhamregion.com or connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/durham- parent or Twitter @Durham- ParentMag Judy McCarten Guest columnist Deborah Verbaan Guest columnist Events Saturday, January 14 AltonA Forest Animal tracks and Signs 10 a.m. 12 p.m. altona Forest, altona Forest Entry and Parking, 1883 altona rd, Pickering. discover the wonders of win- ter wildlife! Join the altona For- est Stewardship Committee to identify tracks and signs of local animals, and learn some of their secrets for surviving chilly winter temperatures. runs rain, snow or shine, so dress for the weath- er and wear appropriate foot-wear. register for the free hike at www.trcastewardshipevents.ca. Free https://trca.ca/event/ altona-forest-animal-tracks- signs/?instance_id=1271 Safety with Sandie It’s that time of year again when parents and grandparents everywhere question and, in many instances, argue the case for their little riders to wear bulky coats in car seats. The arguments range from “We all sur- vived wearing winter coats” to “Baby is going to freeze if he’s not wearing a coat”, with all sorts of other claims in between. However, car seat manufactures are very clear in their directions prohibiting the use of bulky clothing and winter coats. Analyzing moderate to horrific collisions has led experts to determine that bulky clothing plays a significant and detrimen- tal role in the after-crash outcome for car seat occupants. I often use the motto “When we know better, we do better”. I will also say that I have not encountered any research that concludes a child is at greater risk of freez- ing than being injured in a collision when riding in a car seat without a coat during cold winter months. Car seat harness straps do not retract (like a vehicle seat belt) in a collision. You determine the maximum tightness when you fit the child into the seat. In a crash, the bulky clothing will naturally compress. This in turn causes the harness straps to become too loose and not effective at keeping the child firmly in the seat, and managing the crash energy across their hips, chest, back and shoulders as intend- ed. How can you tell if the coat is too bulky? A quick and simple test would be to put the coat on the child, strap them into their car seat as you normally would (checking for tightness with a pinch test). Take the child out of the seat without loosening the straps, remove the coat, then strap them back into the car seat again. If the harness straps are still tight, the coat passes the test and can be worn in the seat, but chances are you will see how much slack the coat is really creating in the harness straps. Don’t fret if the coat doesn’t pass, there are other options: • Strap your child into the seat without a coat then put the coat on backwards over top of the harness straps. • Have your child wear a snug-fitting fleece jacket instead of a winter coat while riding in the car. • Use blankets over top of the harness straps to keep your child warm. • Car Seat Ponchos are a great alterna- tive and do not interfere with the harness straps or operation of the seat. -- Sandie Massie of Car Seat Connections is a child safety expert. She is also a mother of three, a registered early childhood educa- tor, certified car seat technician and mem- ber of the International Safety Association for Child Safety. 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ANTIQUES/FURNITURE: ANT Sofa/Chair, Oak Din Rm Table w/6 Chairs, Painted Dry Sink w/Lift Top Lid, Canadiana Bench, Pressback Chairs, Rocking Chairs w/Punched Hole Seats, Midwife Rocker, Victorian Setee, Oak Retro Cabinet, Oak Table w/4 Chairs Upholstered Chairs, Pine Drop Leaf Table w/6 Chairs, Victorian Bedroom Chair, Wretford Toronto Crock, Ball & Claw Foot Table, Oak Coffee/End Tables, Victorian Love Seat/Chair, Leather Sofa, Glass Top Din Table w/6 Chairs, Oak Bedroom Ste, Loveseat w/Ottoman, Deacons Bench, Hall Bench, Flip Top Oak Side Server, Oak Hutch w/Glass Front/Shelves, Pine Bench, Spinning Wheel, Oak Hall Table, Garden Pump, Cast Pot & Much More to Arrive.COLLECTIBLES: Gas Pump Corner Gas, Coke Machine, Lrg Qty of Stamps/Local Collector, Lrg T. Eaton Shipping Box, Corona Sealers, Bar Mem, Qty of Sports Mem incl Jays/Leafs/Raptors Cards/Pennants, Redman Tobacco Poster. GLASS/CHINA: Crystal, Pottery, Crockery, Silver Plate Tea Set, Household & Much More Coming. ART/BOOKS: Sports Books/Centre Ice Maple Leafs by Thomas Stafford Smythe,Winfield A Players Life by Dave Winfield, Qty of Sports Illustrated, Copies of Glen Racing News 1977-81.MISC: Snowblower, General Household Items, Carpets,Garden Décor, Lrg Decorator Wall Clocks, Lrg World Map, Assorted Lamps/Lights. SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONSTerms: Cash, Debit, Approved Cheque, Visa & Mastercard. 10% Buyers Premium. GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 - 416-518-6401garyhillauctions.cagaryhauctions@sympatico.ca WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18th: 4:30 PM A U C T I O N S A L EAuction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, & Collectables, for an Oshawa Estate selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. To Include: Dining room suite, kitchen suite, coffee and end tables, chests, art- work, Estate jewellery including gold and sterling, quantity of new jewellery, plus many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold by:NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARNFriday, Jan 13th at 4:30pmLocated 3 miles East of Little Britainon Kawartha Lakes Rd 4Selling the Contents of a Lindsay home plus others - Partial Listing - 9pc walnut dining room set - church pew - dovetailed blanket box - glass top coffee and end table sets - qty new jewelry - round oak pedestal coffee table - maple desk - chesterfields - Pioneer receiver - Pioneer receiver - scaffolding - qty power tools - reddi racking - Kenmore fridge - Kenmore freezer - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable itemsGREG CORNEIL AUCTIONEER1241 Salem Rd Little Britain 705-786-2183 for more info or pictures go to www.corneilauctions.com(terms cash, debit, cheque 10% buyers premium visa, mastercard 13% buyers premium)Open for viewing Thursday from 9am to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am DAWSON, Adrienne : 1921-2017 - Our lovely Mother passed away peacefully on January 4, 2017 after a brief illness in her 96th year. Loving Mother of Angela (Chris), Linda (Bernard) and Rosanna (Rob). Proud Nana of Stephen (Kelly), Suzanne (Keith), Karen (Jay) and Billy (Shannon) and great- grandmother of 9. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 905 428-8488 on Monday January 9th, from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 1 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the World Wildlife Fund. 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