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SAVE $10 ® News Advertiser.PICKERING CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY DURHAMREGION.COM WEDNESDAYJANUARY 25, 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 Ron Pietroniro / Metroland PICKERING -- Land Over Landings has officially launched an agricultural/rural growth economic study for the remaining federal lands in Pickering expropriated in the early 1970s for a potential airport. Mary Delaney is the chairwoman of Land Over Landings. Study on agricultural possibilitiesfor Pickering airport lands takes flight Fundraising ongoing to allow the study to be completed by the end of the year Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- With a vision of seeing the federal lands in north Pickering being used for agricultural purposes instead of runways and planes, Land Over Landings announced the launch of a study to learn about the potential for farming, agribusi- ness and tourism for the area. “We’re so excited, we’re so pumped,” said Land Over Land- ings (LOL) chair Mary Delaney. LOL is partnering with reg- istered charity Green Durham Association for the Agricultural/ Rural Growth Economics Study of the Remaining Federal Lands, which is being conducted by Econometric Research Ltd. and agri-food economist Dr John Groenewegen, of JRG Consult- ing Inc. See STUDY page 7 Durham mom forced to spend thousands on prescription baby formula Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- An Oshawa mom is cam- paigning for a prescription coverage for her baby’s formula which is currently costing as much as $68 per day. Andrea Gangel’s 14-month-old son, Ste- ven, has a milk allergy. He was diagnosed when he was just a month old after he became ill requiring a three-week hospi- tal stay where he was fed through feeding tubes. His only source of formula is Neocate, an elemental formula that already has the proteins broken down. She explained that the Ontario govern- ment covered the costs of the formula for the first year of Steven’s life, but once he began eating other foods, she was told it would no longer be covered. That left her shelling out as much as $68 per can of formula, which she says some- times lasts her as little as a day. “There’s not even an appeal process that I can go through and I have a letter from our pediatrician saying he needs this,” said Gangel, adding that formula now accounts for about half of Steven’s daily nutrition. In a letter advocating for Ontario Drug Benefit coverage for the formula, Steven’s doctor said the baby’s nutrition is inade- quate without a dairy substitute and says Steven will likely require Neocate until he is two. The mother said that the formula would be covered in some provinces, but the Ontario Drug Benefit rules are more stringent. “Nutrition products are eligi- ble for coverage under the ODB program only when prescribed by a physician as the patient’s sole source of nutrition,” said Ministry of Health spokesperson David Jensen via email. Gangel points out Steven is still in the lowest 20th percentile for weight. “He can eat solid foods as well, but because he’s always been an underweight baby he still needs Neocate,” she said. The family, with advice from their doc- tor, tried switching Steven to lactose-free milk with no success. “He became violently ill, he was so sick he was miserable, he would vomit it was just terrible,” said Gangel. For now, the mother of two’s only option is to pick up extra shifts as a retail manager to try to cover the thousands of dollars she needs to spend on formula. While she continues to advocate for pre- scription coverage, a GoFundMe account has been set up to help the family with costs at https://www.gofundme.com/ FeedSteven. 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 7 2 AP Your Local Birding & Nature Experts Pickering,609KingstonRd. 905-231-0459 Oshawa,370TauntonRd.E. 905-674-6168www.UrbanNatureStore.ca Marie G. 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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. Submitted photo OSHAWA -- Oshawa mom Andrea Gangel is campaigning for prescription formula coverage for her son Steven, who has a milk protein allergy. 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Prosecutor Mitchell Flagg called a for a six-year penitentiary term for Sullivan, who was found guilty of aggravated assault and assault with a weapon relating to an attack on Dec. 1, 2013, that left his mother, Jeanne Sullivan, gravely injured. “His conduct in this case was egre- gious and requires the condemnation and denunciation of this court,” said Flagg. Sullivan has served the equivalent of more than three years of pretrial custody, Flagg noted. During the hearing, Superior Court Jus- tice David Salmers heard victim impact statements from relatives of Jeanne Sul- livan, who has since died of causes unre- lated to the attack. They spoke of the initial trauma of seeing their mother and grand- mother left bloodied and seriously wound- ed, and of the lingering effects the shock- ing attack had on their family. “The horror of seeing her wounds was sickening,” said Judy Rice, another of Sul- livan’s sisters. 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Email: newsroom@durhamregion.comMember of the Canadian Circulations Audit Board, Ontario Community Newspaper Association, Canadian Commu-nity Newspaper Association, Local Media Association and the National News Council. Content is protected by copy-right. Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 At this time of year, all eyes are on mailbox- es as post-secondary applicants await word from their chosen schools. It’s an exciting time for high school students eager to see where they’re headed next and mature students returning to school to change their career path or upgrade their credentials. The Durham College (DC) team is com- mitted to supporting applicants as they navi- gate the application process, but inevitably there can be questions about what happens after an admissions offer arrives - or doesn’t. Some applicants find themselves in the enviable position of receiving multiple offers and facing a tough decision of which to choose. This is when it is vital to take a closer look at each institution and see what they offer inside and outside the classroom. It’s the time to visit campuses, attend open houses (DC is holding one on Saturday, March 25), and get a better sense of student life at each school. Next, consider what each school is offer- ing. For example, DC provides full-time stu- dents with an ID card that doubles as a bus pass (we’re one of the few colleges that do!) and guarantees all first-year students a spot in residence. From the fitness centre to health services, dining options to student clubs, support services to financial aid and student employment opportunities, applicants need to consider all elements of campus life and what they want to experience. Once a decision is made, it’s really impor- tant for applicants (and their families) to fol- low timelines closely. An admissions offer includes key dates for when it must be accept- ed, due dates for tuition deposits, and when any conditions attached to an offer must be met. Meeting these deadlines ensures an applicant’s spot remains secured. If applicants are watching their peers cel- ebrate their offers online, but haven’t received anything themselves, it’s important not to panic. College offers start rolling out in early February and continue until programs are full. Even if applicants don’t receive an offer right away, they may certainly receive one later as schools work through the application cycle. At DC, we also make sure we don’t leave applicants hanging. Often a refusal letter includes an alternate offer or if an offer isn’t forthcoming, our admissions team is there to help applicants explore their options. There are countless pathways to reach educational goals, and we are here to provide guidance and advice. In the post-secondary world, extending admissions offers is one of the best parts of the job. It’s a privilege to reward applicants for their hard work and a thrill to welcome the next wave of students to campus. As DC marks its 50th anniversary this year, we’re celebrating the Start of Something Amazing. We hope applicants will choose to start their something amazing with us! -- Lisa White is director, Student Recruitment and Admissions, at Durham College. column our opinion What to expect when you’re expecting an admissions offer lisa White Guest columnist A situation is unfolding between Claring- ton council and an area farmer and his wife which has clear ramifications for other Dur- ham Region municipalities in the future. Deborah and Oswin Mathias, own- ers of the 40-acre Graham Creek Farm near Newcastle, in an effort to supplement the income they make from raising livestock for meat sales, want to branch out into agri-tour- ism. Specifically, they want to host weddings and special events with up to 233 guests at the farm - as well as offer educational tours and prepare and sell meat raised on-site. They’re part of a growing trend. In 2014, Ontario amended its Provincial Policy Statement to make it easier for farms to offer extras, known as “on-farm diversi- fied uses.” The Ontario Ministry of Agricul- ture, Food and Rural Affairs lists petting zoos, farm-themed playgrounds, corn mazes, farm markets, wineries and bakeries as examples. It’s a welcome change for struggling farm- ers looking to supplement their income - but it’s not without controversy and it certainly hasn’t been for the Mathiases. They started the process in the fall of 2015 and estimate they’ve spent $100,000 on stud- ies. This month, a long-awaited report from Clarington municipal staff recommended approving the Mathias’s request and, on Jan. 9, Clarington’s planning and development committee gave its approval as well, which would have provided the Mathias an official plan amendment and rezoning approval. But, intense opposition from the Mathi- ases’ neighbours - citing potential problems with noise, traffic, parking and security -- led Clarington council to reverse that decision on Jan. 16. It was a complete flip-flop by council that has now left the Mathiases in limbo with their proposal in what they said was a ‘do- or-die’ request to remain as a viable farming operation. It’s a real blow say the Mathiases who were completely ‘shocked’ by the sudden reversal of council. It certainly is a classic example of the municipality caving to NIMBYism. And, it’s the wrong approach for the municipality to be taking. Anything that keeps farmers on the land is something Clar- ington should be getting behind. In urban set- tings, noise from neighbours is a concern, but in a rural area with large amounts of space between neighbouring properties, it would seem to be far less of a problem. The Mathiases say they’re taking their case to the Ontario Municipal Board. Let’s hope the OMB will do what Clarington coun- cil didn’t and give these farmers a chance to maximize their ability to stay on the land and remain viable. Flip-flop on agri-tourism puts family farm in jeopardy Now, they’re halfway to their fundrais- ing goal of $85,000, which they need to collect in order for the study to be com- pleted by the end of the year. The many supporters for the study include Canadian author Margaret Atwood, the David Suzuki Foundation and political support inside and beyond Pickering’s borders. “We couldn’t be more thrilled,” Del- aney said. Green Durham is providing some financial assistance for this study, and lending its charitable status to LOL in order to provide donors with tax receipts. “For some people, that charitable receipt can tip the balance toward donat- ing, and perhaps the study will tip the bal- ance toward governments exploring the potential opportunities which these lands could provide,” said Green Durham presi- dent Elizabeth Calvin. The comprehensive study will reveal the maximum agricultural economic capability, the rural growth opportuni- ties, and other economic benefits to be had from restoring permanent agricul- ture to the remaining federal lands while ensuring the preservation of the area’s existing watersheds and natural habitat. With a major focus on agriculture/ agri-business, two smaller supplemen- tary studies on the economic potential of tourism and of carbon sequestration, or ‘carbon farming,’ will be conducted. The federal lands were expropriated by the federal government for an airport in the early 1970s, but nothing has come to be. The area started out as nearly 19,000 acres, but more than 10,000 of them have been transferred to the Rouge Nation- al Urban Park. Now, Transport Canada retains around 9,600 acres for economic development. In the 40-plus years the land has sat in limbo, homes have been demolished, businesses have closed and people have moved out. Farmers are only able to lease land for one year at a time. Delaney said because of this, they can only afford to cash crop, which is done on a large scale, producing feed corn, soy and wheat almost entirely. “It’s almost all you can do with a one-year lease,” she said. “You can’t do anything else.” She said farmers could produce fresh food on both a small and large scale if given the chance. LOL believes once jobs come back onto the land, an economic rebound will take shape, a possibility that the study will consider. “We’ve been losing jobs, losing pros- perity, things have fallen into disrepair,” said Delaney. “It needs to be lived in. If people could live here and farm here it’s a no-brainer that the prosperity will fol- low.” LOL envisions a land bustling with agri-centred activity, from farms, to win- eries and bistros, cideries and craft brew- eries, to veterinarians and seed suppliers. Green Durham focuses on land con- servation, stewardship, and smart plan- ning and has been concerned with the federal lands for a long time. Some of its members lived on the expropriated lands, said Calvin. “We are not an advocacy group, but one of our mandates is to be a constructive voice on all issues which may have impli- cations for the lands we are concerned with: the forests, farmlands and natural areas which lie northeast of Toronto in Uxbridge, north Pickering and adjacent Greenbelt lands - including the Federal airport lands,” she said in an email. Green Durham has made many sub- missions to many governments over the years that the federal lands should be used for agriculture until such time as an airport is needed. “It’s not smart planning to let these lands sit neglected while we wait to see when another airport is needed. It could be 2040 before that day comes, if it ever comes. And to date we haven’t seen a business case which supports a second airport,” Calvin said. A study for Transport Canada is also currently underway. In May, the federal government hired KPMG to undertake a Pickering lands aviation sector analysis too. 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Monday,February 20th,11am to 1pm STUDY from page 1 Study to reveal agriculture’s economic benefit Ron Pietroniro / Metroland PICKERING -- Mary Delaney, chairwoman of Land Over Landings, said she’s excited about the group’s launching of an economic study of permanent agricultural use of the federal airport lands. 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 7 8 AP LocaLLy Manufactured •Custom Windows •Custom Doors •Patio Doors ORDERS PROCESSEDIN3TO7DAYS•SCREEN REPAIR•EMERGENCY GLASSSERVICES•GLASS REPAIR •Superior Quality •Vinyl Windows •Lifetime Warranty •Fiberglass and Steel Entrance Doors •Leading Patio Door Manufacturer All WindoWs And doors Are mAnufActuredin-house by cAnAdA WindoWs & doors Andyby our deAlers. 905-665-1506 Toll Free: 1.800.561.2176 119 Consumers Drive, Whitby www.canadawindowsanddoors.com in-house by cAnAdA Windosupported locAlly by our de 905-665-1506119 Consumers Drive,Whitby CanadaWindows&Doors ProudlyServingDurhamSince1991 KNOW ● Tulip tune-up The Dutch created a unique tulip for Canada’s milestone anniversary. Called Canada 150, the tulip is white with red flames and looks like our Canadian flag. ● That’s a lot of bulbs! The commemorative tulips were available to the public exclusively through Home Hardware. Four million bulbs were sold and will bloom April to June. If all the bulbs sold were lined up in a row, they could stretch from Brampton to Sudbury. ● Friendship blooms After the Second World War, Princess Juliana of the Neth- erlands presented Ottawa with 100,000 tulip bulbs as a token of friendship for Canada’s help in the Second World War. Did You photo National Capital Commission For more on Canada 150, see durhamregion.com and look under communities tab Durham wants incinerator exempt from cap and trade Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM - The region wants its incinera- tor to be exempt from the new provincial cap and trade program. Durham wants the province to exempt the facility until 2020, when the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) will have at least three years of data to judge the incinerator. The incinerator, or energy-from-waste (EFW) facility, is a mandatory participant under the carbon cap program. Gioseph Anello, the manager of waste planning and technical services for Durham, said, “The reason we didn’t make the cut was because we didn’t have two years of perfor- mance data. We have to demonstrate the performance or data.” Anello said the prov- ince will look at the issue again in 2020 and “between now and then, the ministry can recognize our position and give us an allow- ance. 2020 is when the decision will be made by the province.” He noted, “No one is disputing we are putting carbon dioxide equivalents into the atmosphere. We have to buy credits or obtain credits form other activities.” Without those credits and without an exemption, “it would basically cost the region some money. That’s why we’re looking at anaerobic digestion. Rather than put organ- ics in the ground, where they’ll create meth- ane, we’ll put them into anaerobic digestion. It will create fuel and save the emissions from the methane.” Anaerobic digestion (AD) is similar to the current green bin program, in which organic materials are collected and processed into compost. An AD program would take more organics, such as pet waste and diapers. Anello said incineration creates less greenhouse gases (GHG) than landfilling. EFW emissions are lower by one tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent for every tonne of waste processed. When the region conducted the environ- mental assessment for the incinerator, it did a comparison of EFW and landfilling. Landfilling creates more GHG by trucks hauling trash long distances, equipment used on the site and the creation of methane by organics decomposing in the landfill. “EFW is a better option from a climate change perspective,” Anello said. Metroland file photo CLARINGTON -- Durham Region is asking the Province to exempt the incinerator from the cap and trade program. Right house, wrong residents targeted in Ajax home invasion, police say AJAX - One person sustained minor injuries during an armed home invasion on Thursday night in Ajax. The wrong people appear to have been targeted during the incident, which occurred at a residence in the Rossland Road and Church Street area at about 10 p.m. on Jan. 19, Durham police said. Two masked men, one armed with a handgun, forced their way in after ringing the doorbell and demanded cash, jewelry and drugs. Two more suspects, who also had their faces covered, entered the home during the robbery, police said. The suspects fled in a vehicle believed to be a 2012 or newer 5 Series BMW that’s either blue or black. A grey Hyundai with Quebec plates was also seen leaving the area, police said. The homeowner suffered minor inju- ries during a struggle with one of the sus- pects. Investigators believe the robbery was not a random incident, but it appears previous residents of the home were the intended targets, not the victims accosted Thursday, police said. 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 7 9 AP Pickering |1095KingstonRd |905.420.6001 Nopayment,nointerestfor6monthsOAC.*Seestorefordetails. EVENT 30thANNUAL IN-STOCKAREARUGS25%Off * Now 12.3mm AC3GERMAN-MADELAMINATE $199sq ft Starting at BrandNameFlooring.LowPrices.AlwaysinStock. 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Feb. 9-11,16-18, 23-25,2017 Buy your tickets online, or at Lafontaine (100 Brock St. S.) or the WCT Box Office (1 hour before). whitbytheatre.org Book: Terrence McNally | Music: Marc Shaiman Lyrics: Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman We Specialize in Rabbits, Birds, Reptiles,All other household pet supplies 905-686-7168 • 905-428-7168105 Bayly St.W., #9,Ajax, Ontario MisterPet “Quality Livestock andPet Supplies” Proudly Serving Ajax/Pickering Since 1979. IF YOU DON’T SEE IT ASK! SPECIAL ORDERS WELCOME! Free Guinea Pig or Rabbit with the purchase of a Guinea Pig or Rabbit cage Benjamin Priebe / Metroland A cultural celebration in Ajax AJAX -- Youths from the Tamil Institution of the Fine Arts of Durham sing the Tamil anthem on-stage Jan. 18, during Tamil Month festivities at Nottingham Public School, hosted in partnership with the United Tamils of Durham and the Durham District School Board. The evening featured music, dancing, traditional food and exciting educational presentations. Beginning in Grade 1, the Durham District School Board offers, at no additional charge to parents,aFrench Immersion program for all students. To find out more about the French Immersion program, please join us at an information meeting at one of the following French Immersion schools: Cadarackque PS .......................... 905-428-2347Frenchman’s Bay PS ................... 905-839-1131Maple Ridge PS............................ 905-420-4103 Michaëlle Jean PS........................ 905-686-4440 Sir J.A. Macdonald PS ................. 905-839-1159 Southwood Park PS ..................... 905-683-5230 All French Immersion program information meetings will be held Thursday,February 2, 2017 at7:00 p.m.Pre-registration will begin following the meeting and will be available at the school thereafter. 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A man presented a forged prescription for 30 fentanyl patches at a Pickering phar- macy on Jan. 14, Durham police said. He paid $156 for 10 of the patches. Suspicious staff alerted police, and when the suspect returned a few days later for the rest of the prescription, he was arrested. During the investigation, police were alerted to a similar incident that had occurred a week earlier. A woman showed up on Jan. 7 with a prescription, paid cash for some fentanyl patches, and returned later for the remainder; that suspect was arrested at her residence. Joseph Dixon, 48, and 50-year-old Jea- nene Chiasson - both of Modlin Road in Pickering - are charged with fraud and uttering a forged document. Special ceremony to launch Black History Month in Durham Jan. 30 DURHAM - Members of the public are invited to attend the first-ever formal launch of Black History Month in Durham, hosted by Durham Regional Police Ser- vices (DRPS) and the Canadian Jamaican Club of Oshawa. 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FOCUS ON FAMILYFOCUSON SENIORS FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON FOOD & WINE BY DR. OMAR DESSOUKI Your hips and knees are your larg- est joints. They support the body's weight and work together to give us the mobility we often take for granted. We don't usually think much about our hips and knees until we get an injury, develop arthritis or other problems that interfere with our mobility. As an orthopedic surgeon, a big part of my job is helping people who have joint pain. Most people will eventually have knee or hip pain because these large joints have the demanding task of bearing the full weight of our body - while also allowing for a wide range of motion. Wear and tear, injury, and even genetics can all contribute to painful knees and hips. Depending on the cause of your pain, the solution might be exercise, pain relief medication, minor surgery or a combina- tion of these. For many people, the best solution is replacing a worn-out knee or hip with a mechanical joint. And with the baby- boom generation now in full retire- ment mode, we're performing more hip and knee replacements than ever. In Can- ada, the number of these surgeries has increased by more than 20 per cent in just the last five years alone. Similarly, in Durham Region, our pop- ulation is aging - and growing. So getting access to an orthopedic surgeon in a timely fashion is that much more important when considering a hip or knee replacement. That's why Lakeridge Health has launched a new Joint Assessment Clinic in partner- ship with the Oshawa Clinic Group. While people can sometimes wait six to 18 months to see an orthopedic surgeon, the Joint Assessment Clinic, located at the Taunton Health Centre, will help shorten your wait time. Their unique clinic model offers an orthopedic surgeon as your first point of contact and specialty services like X-ray and physiotherapy all in one location. Within a few weeks of being referred to the clinic, you should receive a full assessment by an orthopedic surgeon who will make recommendations to you and your fam- ily doctor about how to help you. This may include surgery or other treatment to man- age your pain or mobility issues. To learn more about the Joint Assess- ment Clinic, please visit the Lakeridge Health website (www.lakeridgehealth. on.ca) under "Orthopedic Surgery", or ask your family doctor if you would be a good candidate for a referral. We're excited about this new service for Durham Region and we look forward to helping even more people in our commu- nity improve their quality of life. --- Dr. Omar Dessouki is chief of orthope- dic surgery at Lakeridge Health. Photo by Ryan Walker DURHAM -- Dr. Omar Dessouki is chief of orthopedic surgery at Lakeridge Health. Durham’s aging population now has better access to hip and knee specialists We’re excited about this new service for Durham Region and we look forward to helping even more people in our community improve their quality of life. Dr. Omar Dessouki “ AwardWinner DENTALOFFICE DR. JOE MISKIN 3 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax, www.drjoemiskin.com 20 1 6 READE RS’C HOICEA WARD DIAMOND 20 1 6 READERS’C HOICEA WARD DIAMOND We Are Available To Serve You. Emergencies & New Patients Are Always Welcome. 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 7 16 AP It takes a lot of nerve to develop this foot problem! I am a 33 year old female and I experienced periodic burning and numbness to my 3rd and 4th toes. It seems to occur worse with my pumps and pain eases as soon as I take my shoes off. I also get some burning across the ball of the foot and the same numbness when I jog. If this is the correct diagnoses how can I treat it? Dear Reader: It certainly does sound as if you are suffering from a Morton neuroma, also known as an interdigital nerve enlargement. It is really an inflammation of the nerve going between the heads of the 3rd and 4th metatarsals. Although it can occur between any of the other metatarsals, this is the most common location. Thesymptomsyoudescribeasburningandnumbnessaretextbook. Theyoccurgraduallyandmayalsoincludearadiatingelectricshock. The symptoms increase with athletic activity, increased weight bearing, tight shoes (extrinsic factor) and are usually associated with biomechanical abnormalities (intrinsic factor) Faulty foot function is the primary cause of Morton’s neuroma, where there is excessive transverse motion of the forefoot. Also enlarged heads of metatarsal bones can put excessive pressure on the nerve causing more chronic irritation. The cycle of events begins gradually but as symptoms become more consistent patient is finally forced to seek treatment. Although a neuroma (like other soft tissue) cannot be seen on x-ray, sometimes a larges spaces is noted between the affected me tarsals. This would indicate a larger nerve. Women are more prone to Morton’s neuromas because of tight fitting, high heeled shoes. Even ill-fitting athletic shoes can cause neuroma. The symptoms of neuroma again include, burning, numbness electrical and radiating paid from the 3rd interspace to the 3rd and 4th toes. Some patients may experience a popping or dislocation type sensation at the medaheads. Most patients will find the pain worse with shoes on and easting of symptoms when the shoes are removed. Treatment is best achieved by controlling the biomechanical abnormalities of gait, by lessening the abnormal transverse motion of the forefoot. Orthotics is best used here to control the foot especially during the mid-stance to toe off portion of gait. It is here that the forefoot is most involved and the nerve is most stressed. Occasionally an orthotic with a metatarsal pad or a neuroma plug is also used. Other treatments involve cortisone injections and surgery. If you have a question you would like answered or a topic you would like addressed, mail it into the news advertiser c/o ASK THE Podiatrist Let’s Ask The Podiatrist Ronal J. Klein, B.Sc., D.P.M. Podiatrist Foot Specialist 905-831-3338 www.kleinfootcare.ca RonaldJ.Klein,D.P.M. Doctor of Podiatric Medicine 1885GlenannaRoad, Suite210Pickering,OntarioL1V6R6 905-831-FEET (3338) • Custom Foot Orthotics• FullVeteran’s Coverage• Sport Medicine• Diabetic Feet • Corns• Calluses• Children’s Feet• Evening HoursFeetFor Your Hub Mall Kingston Rd. 1885 188 5 G l e n a n n a R d . Pickering TownCentre www.kleinfootcare.ca FOCUS ON FAMILYFOCUSON SENIORS FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON FOOD & WINE Motion capture technology offers promise to Parkinson’s patients For most of us, daily tasks like texting and eat- ing with a spoon are performed easily and with little thought. However, for the estimated 55,000 Canadians living with Parkinson’s disease, such tasks are difficult and impede their day-to-day lives. While there is no cure for this neurodegen- erative disorder, a new medical device that uses animation technology offers hope to patients. Currently, doctors must rely on a visual assessment of the patient’s tremors to prescribe treatment. This can be challenging due to the complexity of limb and body movements. Enter motion capture technology – typically used in the animation industry. Thanks to a collaboration between Fanshawe College and Western Uni- versity, two devices in the form of a sleeve and a full body suit have been developed that enable physicians to more accurately read tremors and, therefore, prescribe more effective treatments. The sleeve, called TremorTek, has shown promise based on clinical trials, led by Movement Disorders Diagnostic Technologies (MDDT), a medical device company based in London, Ontario. After using TremorTek, patients’ symp- toms were reduced by 60 to 80 per cent, accord- ing to the company’s chief operating officer, Jack Lee. While other products are available in the market that address unsteady hands, such as Google’s Liftware fork and spoon device, Lee emphasizes that TremorTek is unique in its abil- ity to reduce tremors for tasks performed by both the hand and arm. “Our hope is that this technology is accessible for any patient being treated at a hospital with a neurology department,” said Lee. “Alternative- ly, a clinic can provide the device to the patient to wear for a period of time so data is wirelessly transmitted to the specialist.” MDDT expects TremorTek to be available for commercial use within two years. For patients living outside of major cities, this will have the added benefit of saving travel time and expense. The full body suit, still in development, reads the entire body for tremors. Fanshawe College fashion design student, Louise Marchand, was part of the team to create the suit. The original design mimicked the motion capture suits used by Hollywood studios for actors whose body types are unlike those of a typical Parkinson’s patient. Not surprisingly, patients found them tight, not breathable, and difficult to clean (Hol- lywood studios simply tossed them after use.) “The suit they were using took 40 minutes to wire and unwire,” explained Marchand. “We cre- ated a more usable product that looks like sweat pants and a sports jacket.” The result is a suit that easily slips on and off and is comfortable enough to wear for a day, rather than 5 to 10 minutes at a time. The sensors are set within the two layers of the suit, preventing any need to rewire with each use. MDTT has begun clinical trials for the suit at the London Movement Disorders Centre. The promise of relief is great news for more than Parkinson’s disease sufferers. The new devices also relieve symptoms caused by Essen- tial Tremor (ET), a disorder that is eight times more prevalent in the population than Parkin- son’s disease. The severity of ET varies from very mild to severe tremors that prevent sufferers from performing many of their daily activities. For those afflicted with Parkinson’s and ET, the new technology means faster, more effective relief, available closer to home. For many, it can’t come soon enough. BY DANIELLE LEONARD Support Groups Wednesday, February 1 Alzheimer Society Whitby Care Partner Support Group 1 p.m. 3 p.m. alzheimer society of durham Region, 1600 Champlain ave., suite 202, Whitby. Family/care partners meet and exchange ideas in a supportive environment. support groups are facilitated by family support staff and trained volunteers. Call alzheimer durham at 905-576-2567 if this is your first time attending a care partner support group. drop-ins welcome. This care partner support group occurs the first Wednesday of the month until March 1, 2017. Free Wednesday, February 8 Alzheimer Society Ajax Care Partner Support Group 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church st. n, ajax. Family/care partners meet together and exchange ideas in a supportive environment. support groups are facilitated by family support staff and trained volunteers. We encourage you to call the office at 905-576-2567 if this is your first time attending a care partner support group. drop-ins welcome. Free 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 7 17 AP We h a v e 3 s i t e s t o s e r v e y o u W i t h more l o c a t i o n s o p e n i n g s o o n . info@careachc.ca Carea Community Health Centre (formerly Oshawa Community Health Centre/The Youth Centre) provides a variety of free programs and services including: • Health and wellness • Primary care • Counselling and mental health programs for all ages • Diabetes education • Hepatitis C screening • Treatment support • Education and outreach • Geriatric Assessment & Intervention (GAIN) • Parenting support • LGBT safe space and supports • Programs for children and youth • Wide range of Aboriginal programs We currently DO NOT HAVE A WAIT LIST for primary care, counselling and many other programs and services. oshawa 115 Grassmere Avenue 905-723-0036 ajax 360 Bayly Street West Unit 5 905-428-1212 Whitby (GAIN Team) Taunton Mills 3790 Brock Street North 905-723-0036 x1409 FOCUS ON FAMILYFOCUSON SENIORS FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON FOOD & WINE The perks of child’s play How playing outdoors makes for a more physically literate child BY CORRIE DIXON As any parent can attest, it often feels like as soon as children learn to move, their instinct is to move away from us and explore the world for themselves. Children’s need to explore surroundings intensifies as soon as they get outside. With so many new textures, obstacles, and areas to discover, the outdoors is truly a wonderland for young children. As parents, we often cringe when we see our tiny bundles playing outside and our heads (and hearts) can get overloaded with the risks that they seem quite happy to take. It is important to remember that as much as we’d like to protect our little ones from ever getting hurt, exploring their world and taking risks is what helps develop much-needed gross motor skills that they will use their entire life. Playing outside is the best place to work on skills requiring balance and co- ordination and these skills help toddlers interact with the world around them and learn complex physical activities. Run- ning, jumping, kicking, throwing, catch- ing and climbing are all skills that tod- dlers are just starting to learn, and are the building blocks for becoming physically literate. Physical literacy is described as the motivation, confidence, physical compe- tence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage- ment in physical activities. According to experts at Physical and Health Education Canada, children who are physically literate move with compe- tence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environ- ments that benefit the healthy develop- ment of the whole person. Research has shown that being physi- cally active as an adult depends on a per- son’s ability to feel confident in an activity setting. Research has also shown that with- out the development of physical literacy, many children and youth withdraw from physical activity and sport and turn to more inactive and/or unhealthy choices during their leisure time. There are 12 fundamental movement skills that are considered building blocks for physical literacy. They are: running, hopping, skipping, rolling, standing on one foot, jumping, kicking, dribbling, throwing, catching and swinging with arms (ie. a bat, a stick, etc). Children usually learn to walk indoors on smooth, level floors, which may even be carpeted. When they start to move on their own two feet outside, they are chal- lenged by uneven ground, funny textures and hills and holes that they might not see. Taking a nature hike is an excellent way to teach children about the beauty of the outdoors, while challenging their small legs to overcome the obstacles along the path. Think of it as a natural obsta- cle course. Stepping over small sticks and tree roots helps teach children how to stand on one foot. Ducking under low branches teaches squatting and strength- ens leg muscles. Mud puddles are always a fun way to teach jumping -- either jump- ing over or jumping in! Even small trips or dips can help children learn how to catch their balance and prevent a fall. Another great outdoor space is the play- ground. Consider walking along the side- walk curb to get there -- a great way to work on balance as children must nar- row their base of support and walk with feet in front of each other. Climbing struc- tures strengthen both arms and legs, and swings and slides improve balance, co- ordination and endurance. Furthermore, it is not uncommon to see children work- ing together at the playground to help one another succeed, which builds teamwork and an empathetic mindset. All of these skills will help to build a tod- dler’s confidence, so make sure that your child is getting lots of literacy time -– out- doors. Visit www.phecanada.ca for more infor- mation on physical literacy. -- Corrie Dixon is a registered physiother- apist who has worked with children at Grandview Children’s Centre for the last 15 years. She loves spending time outside playing with her three kids, aged 3, 6 and 9, at the park, in the forest and near the water. To learn more about Grandview, visit grandviewkids.ca. Corrie Dixon Guest columnist Taking a nature hike is an excellent way to teach children about the beauty of the outdoors, while challenging their small legs to overcome the obstacles along the path. Corrie Dixon “ 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 7 18 AP Ajax PickeringNewsAdvertiser Spring 2017 Visit the show to see Durham’s leadingWEDDING PROFESSIONALS Click, Print & SAVEGo to www.durhamweddingsource.comfor your $4 Admission Price Coupon Bring your Coupon and you’ll beentered into a draw Courtesy ofPickeringPHOTOIn theVillage EnterforyourchancetowinaDreamHoneymoon!! JoinusfortheFashionShowsat12:30and3:30 Bride&Grooms COURTESYofourSponsor *Regular price admission at the door, $6 each or 2 for $10 In Partnership with: BRIDAL DESIRESBRIDALDESIRESINC.INC. His & HersMakeup and Hair Ajax/Pickering’s LOngEST RUnning WeddingShow! 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January is Canada’s national alzheimer awareness Month. our guest presenter is dr. arlene astell, Research Chair in Com-munity Management of dementia, ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. dr. astell studies the impact of dementia on communication, relationships, and social interaction in order to test interventions, including assistive technologies, to support living well with dementia. To register online, visit asdr.eventbrite.ca or call 905-576-2567. Free FRiday, FebRuaRy 3 FooT Care Friday 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Foot Care academy, 210-1550 Kingston Road, ajax. Free foot care for all seniors and diabetic clients done by our advanced and diabetic Foot Care nurse. Spaces are limited, book to reserve your spot today. Visit www.footca-reacademy.ca for more information. Free Support Groups WedneSday, January 25 Alzheimer Society Pickering Care Part-ner Support Group 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. orchard Villa Retirement Residence, 1955 Valley Farm Rd, Pickering. 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Please fax resume to 905-839-5907 Mortgages,LoansM $ MONEY $ CONSOLIDATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #109691-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com Apartments & Flats For RentA PICKERING RENTAL Apartment 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Unique 3 bedroom, 2 Bathroom main floor apartment. Shared laundry, two parking spots and utilities included. $1750. Call Maureen at 905-767-5312 $1,750 Per Month Classifieds LocalWork.ca Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm • Oshawa 905-576-9335 • Ajax 905-683-0707 • Fax 905-579-4218 • classifieds@durhamregion.com MoneyAvail/Wanted M TROUBLED WITH CREDIT CARD OR AUTO BALANCE PAYMENTS? 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Call 647-886-4590 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the Estate of BETTY WAYERO NASIMOLO,late of the Town of Ajax, in the Province of Ontario, who died on or about July 4, 2016 must be filed with the undersigned personal representative on or before the 6th day of February, 2017, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the Estate Trustee then shall have notice. DATED at Toronto, this 5th day of January, 2017. JANE NAMAROME, Estate Trusteec/o SHANNON C. DURNO, DURNO & SHEA, Professional Corporation,Barristers & Solicitors, Suite 3, 505 Ellesmere RoadToronto, Ontario, M1R 4E5 COME & WORSHIPTo advertise your Church Services in our Worship Directory Call Erin Jackson Direct Line: 905.215.0458or Email: ejackson@durhamregion.com *** VENDORS WANTED *** OSHAWAFri, March 3rd - Sat, March 4th - Sun, March 5thTribute Communities Centre AJAXFri, March 24th - Sat, March 25th - Sun, March 26thDeer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility BOWMANVILLEFri, April 7th - Sat, April 8th - Sun, April 9thGarnet B. Rickard Recreation Centre For booth information contact: Susan Fleming at 905-215-0444or email: sfleming@durhamregion.com or Wendy Weber at 905-215-0519or email: wweber@durhamregion.com WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1st: 4:30 PM A U C T I O N S A L E Auction Sale of Vehicle, Trailers, Sea- doos, Landscaping Equipment and Tools for a Whitby Estate Under In- structions from the Executor, CIBC, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. To Include: To Include: 2015 Austin Mini Copper Countryman ALL4 (only 157km and loaded with full options), 2 x Wake Pro 215 Seadoos (used 1 hr only), 2010 Seadoo trailer, 2010 16ft tandem axle enclosed trailer with side door and checker board, 2010 12ft single axle Webberlane checkerboard landscape trail- er, XRT Club car with hydraulic dump, Kabota F3080 diesel lawn tractor with F2220 4ft front-mount Snowblower, and 72in front-,mount mower, Simplicity 19.5hp riding lawnmower, garden trailer, Bannerman 4ft aerator, Billy Goat Lawn dresser, Bannerman Air-Ject gas aerator, Fimco Estate sprayer, fertilizer spreader, Wright Sentar 36in commercial mower, Honda 900 bed shaper, Toro commercial mower, Campbell Hausefield air com- pressor, Husky power washer, Gen Tek 7500 14.5hp generator, John Deere STX38 riding lawnmower, Kobalt tool chest, Rigid shopvac, Weber BBQ, Bistro BBQ, Stihl weed eater, Toro snow shovel, Stihl gas hedge trimmer, Stihl backpack blower, garden tools, work lights, Bench tool chest, rolling ladder, propane heater, dollies, grinders, drills, Brompton folding bike in case, adult 3 wheel tricycle, fish- ing rods, 5 large dog kennels, dog crates, dog feeders, dog grooming equipment, Pride scooter, patio storage bins, patio furniture, patio lamps, verandah pillars, lawn fertilizer, lawn sprinklers, garden fountain, hoses, hose reels, aquarium, electric fireplace, Winchester 3030 rifle, Big Chill baby blue fridge, plus many other interesting and high quality items.Note: All items in this auction are either new or gently used and in immaculate condition. The entire sale is from this Es- tate alone. Terms are Cash, Visa, M/C, or Interac with HST and a 10% buyer's pre- mium on all purchases. Sale Managed and Sold by:NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 ONLINE ONLY COLLECTOR ESTATE AUCTION - FURNITURE - ANTIQUES - COLLECTABLES- Beginning Friday Jan. 27th - 10am- Closing Tuesday Jan. 31st - 7pmat MCLEAN AUCTIONS - LINDSAY / LINDSAY SALES ARENA at 2140 Little Britain Rd - Orange barn across from Race Toyota - selling contents of several local estates, hundreds of collectables, jewelry, over 300 coins, vintage books & comics, records, artwork, prints, oil lamps, blue flower crocks, antique clocks, old toy trucks, fire fighter pike pole, White Cap beer tray, old scales, modern & quality furniture, washstands, dressers, chests, jam cupboard, primitives, advertising, collectables, military, Russian Gas Mask, Swiss army helmet, sports cards some rookie & vintage including Bee Hive, Johnny Bower signed Toronto Maple Leaf jersey, glass & china, Royal Doulton "Melrose" dinnerware, Royal Doulton figurines, Sterling Silver, silverware sets, antique tools, oil bottles, new 'Tone' acoustic guitar, trumpet, 2006 GMC Envoy 4x4, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4, 2001 Hyundai Elantra, over 2000 interesting and hard to find items, Note: closing Tuesday - 7pm MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783photos/catalogue/terms/preview/pickup times at www.mcleanauctions.com AUCTION SALESun. Jan. 29, 2017 9:00am (viewing 8 am) Located in Orono on Mill Pond Road. Watch for signs Auction Features: Estate Contents from 2 Storage Lockers (still to be unpacked), Furniture, Glass, China, Collectibles, Misc Tools, Something for one and all. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (10% buyers premium) see: www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com MacGREGOR AUCTIONSMike MacGregor, Auctioneer905-263-2100 l 1-800-363-6799 l 905-718-6602macgregorauctions@hotmail.com Houses for Rent Townhousesfor RentT LegalNotices SharedAccommodation Shared Accomadations Looking for roommate to share house in South Ajax. Prefer female, non-smoker. Email: Shirley1121@hushmail.com or call905-619-3572 Articlesfor SaleA **LEATHER JACKETS UP TOO 1/2 PRICE, purses from $9.99; lug- gage from $19.99; wal- lets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarbo- rough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. Houses for Rent Townhousesfor RentT LegalNotices Articlesfor SaleA CarpetI have several1000 yds. of new Stainmaster and100% Nylon carpet.Will do livingroom and hallfor $389. Includescarpet, pad andinstallation(25 sq. yards)Steve289.274.5759CarpetDeals.ca Places ofWorship VendorsWantedV Articlesfor SaleA 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 Places ofWorship VendorsWantedV CarsC 2010 CHEVY MALIBU LS 149k. $5495.; 2007 Honda Fit DX Stan. $2995.; 2007 Toyota Avalon XLS Auto $5495.; 2006 Pontiac Montana Van $1395.; 2006 Suzuki Gr. Vitara 129k. $4495.; 2005 Nissan Murano 165k. $5495.; 2005 Honda CRV-EX SUV $5495.; 2005 Mazda 6 Sport Auto $2495.; 2004 Chrysler Sebring Auto $1195.; 2004 Lexus IS300 Auto $5495.; 2003 Olds. Silhouette Van 179k. $1495.; 2003 Toyota Camry LE Auto $2495.; 2002 Toyota Camry SE 148k. $2495.; 2002 Chrysler Neon LE 102k. $1195.; 2001 Toyota Highland- er SUV $2495.; 2001 Acura Integra 189k. $2495.; 2000 Acura 1.6EL159k. $1995.; 2000 Honda Civic SE Auto $ 995.; Ambermotors.ca Over 55 Vehicles in stock... 3120 Danforth Avenue - Scarborough 416-864-1310OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! Cars WantedC **! ! $$$$ ! AAAAA ! AARON & AARON Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days per week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. AAA AUTO SALVAGE WANTED: Cars, Trucks & Vans. 24/7 905-431-1808. Places ofWorship VendorsWantedV Cars WantedC $100-$10,000 Cash 4 Cars Dead or alive Same day Fast FREE Towing 647-642-6187 MassagesM AAA PICKERING ANGELS H H H H HRelaxing MassageVIP Rooms & Jacuzzi905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320Now hiring!!! NOW OPENLaVilla Spa634 Park Rd. SouthOshawa (905)240-1211 Now hiring!!! 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Log on to: durhamregion .com FLYERS WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2017 All inserts can be recycled with your newspapers through your blue box program.SAve time, SAve money. view Flyers/Coupons at shop.ca if you did not receive your news Advertiser oR you are interested in becoming acarrier, call Circulation at 905-683-5117.Hours: mon.-thurs. 9:00am to 6:30pm, Fri. 9:00am to 5:00pm. your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6 every 3 weeks. *DelivereD To SelecTeD HouSeHolDS only. *GIANT TIGER *GINO’S PIZZA *HOME HARDWARE *JYSK BED BATH *LOWES CANADA *PHARMA PLUS *RONA *SALVATION ARMY *STAPLES *WHEELS 1949 Ravenscroft Rd.,Ajax 300 Rossland Rd. E.,Ajax 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 6 Harwood Ave. S.,Ajax Ajax & Pickering Locations 8 Salem Rd. SouthAjax, ON L1S 7T7 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 7 22 AP In Loving Memory ofJACK RAUCHwho passed away January 25, 2007 As time unfolds another yearMemories keep you ever near,Silent thoughts of times togetherHold memories that will last forever. Always remembered by Wife Tish, Children John, Debbie, Robyn, and families DEVENNEY, Selma Doris (nee Bloedow), Peacefully at the Orchard Villa, Pickering on Friday, January 20, 2017 at age 89. Selma, beloved wife of James for 61 years. Loving mother of Cheryl Devenney (Gerry Kowalski), Janette (Yvon Bon), Janice Devenney and Jamie (David Barnum). Proud Grandma of Martin Bon, Rachelle Bon, Jordan Price (Jenna), Desirée Packard (Randall), Joshua Barnum (Shannon), Esther Barnum, Daniel Barnum and Great Grandma of Raymond James Barnum. Dear sister of Donna Verch and the late Ethel Bloedow, Bert Bloedow (survived by Nora), Viola Birch (George), Anna Weare (Joe) and Walter Bloedow. A special thank you to all the staff at Orchard Villa for their wonderful care. Family and friends were received at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby (North of Hwy 2) 905-443-3376 on Monday, January 23, 2017 from 12:30 pm until the time of Service in the chapel at 1 pm. Interment Mount Lawn Cemetery. Memories may be shared at www.mountlawn.ca FIELD, Diana (nee Young). Diana passed away at the age of 90 on January 12th, 2017 at the Rouge Valley Health Centre with her family and friends at her side during her last hours. She was pre-deceased by her loving husband Alan and brother John and will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her brother Frank (Joan), nephew Robert (Cheryl), nephew David (Pamela) and niece Cathy. She was a dear great aunt of Catherine, Nicole and Richard. Diana will be missed by her many friends. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and volunteered at St. Paul's Community Food Bank. A special thank you to Diana's good friend, Carol Breen, who supported and helped Diana in many ways for which the family is most appreciative. Diana was a nurse for most of her life, leaving home at sixteen to begin nurse training at Guys Hospital in London, England during the blitz. After coming to Canada in 1951 she became a nursing sister in the R.C.A.F., then a Public Health nurse and later a staff nurse for many years until her retirement at what is now known as the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE, 1057 Brock Rd, Pickering on Friday, January 27th. Visitation 10:00am, followed by a service at 11:00 am. If desired, donations can be made in Diana's name to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of your choice. PARKER, Lisa - Peacefully at home on Sunday, January 22, 2017 with her family by her side. Beloved wife and best friend in the whole world to Michael Corson. Proud and loving mother of TJ and Nicole (Matt). Cherished daughter of Frances and the late Bud Belford. Sadly missed by her sister Caryn, her brother Tom (Robyn), her nieces Laura (Todd) and Brooke, her nephews Brent and Tyler. Fondly remembered by her extended family and many friends. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Rd. Ajax 905-428-8488), on Friday, January 27 from 10:30 - 12:30 pm followed by a Memorial Mass at ST. FRANCIS DE SALES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (1001 Ravenscroft Rd., Ajax) at 1:00 pm. Private family interment. If desired, memorial donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Canadian Cancer Society. A Celebration of Lisa's Life will follow the Mass. Maps with directions will be available at the church. A Guest Book may be signed on-line at www.mceachniefuneral.ca WILCOX, Michael Robert - born June 13th, 1956 passed away peacefully at a hospice in Ottawa on January 10th, 2017 after a long courageous battle with liver disease. Predeceased by his parents Charlie and Ethel Wilcox, his older brother Ken Cooke, older sister Joan Shawaga and nephew Stephen Shawaga. Michael is survived and will be missed by his sister in law Leona, her children Karen Cooke-Tuck, Doug Cooke and Donna Cooke, nephew Michael Shawaga and great nephew Cory Tuck, as well as his many friends from many cities, especially Patti. Please join his family and friends at the Harp and Crown at 300 Kingston Rd @ Altona Rd @4:00pm on February 4th for a celebration of Mike's life. WILES, Helen- On January 20, 2017, Helen, loving and devoted wife of the Late Wallace "Curly". Beloved Mother of Randy (Rhonda), Karen (Brian Waddell), Kim (Kim), Brett (Terry) and the Late Paul. Cherished Nanny of Pam, Jodi, Jaimi, Craig, Hanna, Jeremy, Claire and Nicholas. G.G of Kennedy, Conner, Kaitlyn, Grace, Kaleb, Brock, Makenna and Jake. A Service has already taken place at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME. Willock, Maurice Clement - passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Maurice is remembered as a kind, gentle and mischievous soul. Maurice was an accomplished musician, music teacher and mentor. Maurice was adored by all of his music students, and he inspired them to love music as deeply as he did. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends here, in the US and in the West indies. A service celebrating the life of Maurice Willock will be held on Saturday, January 28th, 2017 at 1pm at the Pickering Village United Church in Ajax at 300 Church St. North, Ajax. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association. 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