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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2017_02_08® News Advertiser.PICKERING CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY DURHAMREGION.COM CELEBRATE LOVE THE PANDORA STORE AT PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 1355 Kingston Road • Pickering, ON • L1V 1B8 905.492.7263 trattoria 905-492-6363 ALL LEATHER ON SALE25%OFF2UPTO 274 Mackenzie Ave., Ajax(Bayly & Mackenzie Intersection) www.sklarpeppler.com •905.686.3644 WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 8, 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 JANUARY29 FEBRUARY05 MARCH11 APRIL01 MAY25 JUNE14 JULY08 AUGUST21 SEPTEMBER02 OCTOBER13 NOVEMBER27 DECEMBER07 See what’s happening by visiting our online community calendar. www.durhamregion.com/ events Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland CLAREMONT -- Pickering-Uxbridge MP Jennifer O’Connell, left, chatted with Karyn Miller, one of the coordinators of the Claremont Legion Accessibility Project. O’Connell was at the Claremont Legion Branch 483 on Feb. 5 to announce funding of $36,173 through the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) to improve accessibility for community members with disabilities by constructing an exterior ramp, install- ing a lift and building an accessible washroom and a barrier-free corridor. The Legion has been fund- raising to build a wheelchair ramp and was holding a beef dinner to help support the efforts. Federal funding helps improve accessibility in Claremont Royal Canadian Legion in Claremont will get ramp, lift and accessible washroom Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com CLAREMONT - When a friend’s son had to turn around and leave Karyn Miller’s surprise 50th birth- day party at the Royal Canadian Legion in Claremont because it couldn’t accommodate his wheel- chair, she knew it was time to make some changes to the building. “We felt so bad,” she said. With the help of fellow legion member Sandy Hill and the bless- ing of the legion’s executive mem- bers, whom had long wanted to improve accessibility but lacked the funds to do so, a massive fun- draising effort took off in the fall of 2015. And now, thanks to a large com- munity effort and funding from the federal government, the legion will soon have no barriers. See CLAREMONT page 2 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 • Fe b r u a r y 8 , 2 0 1 7 2 P www.canadianbeautycollege.com 570 westney Rd. SAjax, ON LIS 6VS WALK INS ARE WELCOME GRAND OPENING SALON SPECIAL 905.426.5550 $25 fACIALS $10 HAIRCutS •Hairstyling •Medical Aesthetics •Laser Technician And Many More! NOW ENROLLING FOR DIPLOMA COURSES •Makeup Artist Marie G. Michaels & Associates BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS & NOTARIES PUBLIC WE STAND UP FOR YOU WHEN IT SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE TO STAND UP FOR YOURSELF! Family Law • Real Estate • IncorporationCriminal Law • Wills & Estates www.mgmichaelslaw.com 381 Westney RoadSouth, AjaxTel: 905-426-1476Fax: 905-426-1091 52 King Street West,BowmanvilleTel: 905-623-2586Fax: 905-426-1091 On Sunday, Pickering-Uxbridge MP Jennifer O’Connell announced funding for projects in Claremont that will improve access to facilities across the commu- nity for residents with disabilities. The announcement was made at the Clare- mont legion during a beef dinner fundrais- er in support of the wheelchair accessibil- ity project. “We are so grateful we were awarded this and can actually do this,” Miller said of the funding they had applied for. The legion has received $36,000 through the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) to improve accessibility for community members with disabilities by constructing an exterior ramp, installing a lift and build- ing an accessible washroom and a barrier- free corridor. “We’re very excited,” said Hill. The community had already raised $26,000 to put toward the project as well. Fundraisers included beef dinners, barbe- cues, donations and a metal ‘community tree’ installed by a local resident inside the legion. People inside and outside of Cla- remont have been purchasing leaves in either gold, bronze or silver to be added to the tree, and the funds have gone to the accessibility fund. The improvements will not only improve accessibility for people with dis- abilities, but for seniors as well. “Anyone’s going to be able to come now,” said Hill. The pair noted the area’s late Coun. Rick Johnson was a big supporter of this project. The City of Pickering also received $50,000 in funding toward its accessi- bility project at the Nelson F. Tomlinson Community Centre. The city’s project will enhance the accessibility of several entrances and two outdoor washrooms for residents with disabilities and build a ramp to the dressing room. The funds from the federal government will specifi- cally replace the unit paving with poured concrete, to make it easier to manoeuvre wheelchairs. “After 20 years, there have been a lot of changes and we’re looking to update that facility,” said Vince Plouffe, supervisor of facilities operations. He said Pickering is looking to gradu- ally update a number of its facilities. Since the city hasn’t grown much in the past 20 years, many of the facilities are outdated when it comes to accessibility. “Funding for the Claremont legion and the City of Pickering under the Enabling Accessibility Fund is yet another exam- ple of what the Government of Canada is doing to help Canadians with disabilities fully participate in and contribute to their communities,” O’Connell said. “I want to encourage all eligible businesses and com- munity organizations to join their efforts and make our communities and workplac- es more inclusive and accessible for all res- idents here in Pickering and Uxbridge.” The EAF, which provides funding for projects that help improve accessibility and safety through renovations, retrofits or construction of community facilities and venues, has an annual budget of $15 mil- lion. The 2016 federal budget provided an additional $4 million over two years, start- ing in 2016-2017, to support the capital costs of construction and renovation relat- ed to improving accessibility and safety for Canadians with disabilities in their com- munities. Miller and Hill are still accepting dona- tions, and continue to sell leaves for the community tree. Any excess funds received will go to a maintenance fund for the wheelchair lift. To purchase a leaf, call Hill at 905-649- 2653. Claremont community raised $26,000 toward Legion accessibility project CLAREMONT from page 1 Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland CLAREMONT -- Sandy Hill, left, and Karyn Miller are the coordinators of the Claremont Legion Accessibility Project. inside February 8, 2017 Pressrun 54,400 / 32 pages editorial Page / 6 Real estate / Pullout section Focus on Family / 13 Wheels / Pullout section Classified / 17 905-215-0442 durhamregion.com The latest news from across durham Region, Ontario, Canada and the world all day, every day. search ‘newsdurham’ on your favourite social media channel. YOuR CaRRieR Collection weeks are every third week. 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The second suspect wore a black mask and gloves, a grey hoodie and track pants. The third suspect wore a black mask and gloves and a dark grey hoodie. Anyone with new information is asked to call police at 1-888- 579-1520 ext. 5355 or make an anonymous tip to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at www.durhamregional- crimestoppers.ca or 1-800-222-8477, tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward. Pickering bank robbedat gunpoint by masked men This report is courtesy of Michael Hogan, Salesperson, Re/Max Rouge River Realty, Ltd.. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copy right © 2016 AdvertisingFeatureAvoid 6 costly errors when moving toa larger home and save thousands Durham Region - A new report has just been released whichidentifiesthe 6 most common and costly mistakes that homebuyers make when moving to a larger home. 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You can call any time,24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get your free special report NOW to find out what you need to know to make your move-up to a larger home worry-free and without complication. PICKERING - No one was injured when a gunshot was fired through the glass win- dow of a Pickering coffee shop. Durham regional police were called to the Country Style doughnut outlet at Brock Road and Plummer Street on Friday, Jan. 27 just before 3 a.m. A single gunshot hole was found in a window and a bullet was found nearby. Four people were inside at the time. Anyone with information is asked to contact D/Cst. Fisher of the West Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888- 579-1520, ext. 2839. Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.durham- regionalcrimestoppers.ca. Shots fired into Pickering coffee shop AJAX - Police are appealing to the pub- lic for information after a 44-year-old Ajax man was treated in hospital for a gunshot wound. Officers were called to a local hospital around 5 a.m. on Feb. 2 after the man was admitted. He had a gunshot wound to his leg but was not co-operating with police. Anyone with information that could help investigators is asked to contact Detective Const. Stewart of West Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888- 579-1520 ext. 1929. Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www. durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca, and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward. 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The V i s i o n T V f i l m “THE B A H Á ’ Í S ” In t h i s d o c u m e n t a r y , C a n a d i a n historians a n d s o c i a l c o m m e n t a t o r s shine a g l o w i n g l i g h t u p o n t h e Bahá’í w o r l d r e l i g i o n . “The B a h á ’ í f a i t h i s a c o n s o l a t i o n for h u m a n i t y . ” -Mahatma G a n d h i Join Us inviewing! “The views expressed are those of the organizers not of The Pickering Central Library” Pickering churchgoers greeted with roses from Muslim moms Group handed out flowers to thank community for support in the wake of Quebec mosque attack Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Worshippers at a Pickering church were met with a surprise as they left morning services on Sunday — long stemmed roses courtesy of local Mus- lim moms. About 20 women from the Muslim Moms of Durham Region group, along with their families, handed out roses on Feb. 5 at Dunbarton-Fairport United Church. “We needed to do something to support the community that has been there for us this week,” says organizer Amber Fancy. She says the Jan. 29 attack on a Que- bec City mosque left many members of the group reeling. “I was born and raised in Canada…it was the first time in my life that I’ve ever felt like an outsider,” Fancy says. An outpouring of support from the local community — including a vigil in Ajax attended by people of all faiths and back- grounds — was “eye opening” she says. Women from Muslim Moms of Durham Region — an online group with about 800 members — are hoping to hand out more roses in the coming weeks at churches and synagogues. Fancy says the group prides itself on being active in the community through activities such as food bank fundraisers, park clean-ups, and blood donor clinics. The roses handed out on Sunday included tags with verses from the Bible and the Quran. PICKERING -- Shereen Hayat handed a flower to Helen Cox following mass at Dunbarton-Fairport United Church. Members of the Muslim Moms of Durham Region group handed out roses outside the Pickering church on the morning of Feb. 5. Jennifer O’Connell,MP for Pickering-Uxbridge Delaney Rink at the Pickering Rec Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road,Pickering (South off Kingston Road between Brock & Liverpool Roads) It’s free to the public and everyone is welcome FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Jennifer.OConnell@parl.gc.ca or 905-839-2878. You’re Invited… You’re Invited… InvItes yOutO attend aFreeFaMIly day skate! Monday,February 20th,11am to 1pm Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 8 , 2 0 1 7 5 P Direct Access 905.420.4660 General Enquiries 905.683.2760 Service Disruption 1.877.420.4666 Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24 hour line) customercare@pickering.ca pickering.ca @cityofpickering@cityofpickering Upcoming Public Meetings Date Meeting/Location Time February13 CouncilMeeting MeetingCancelled February15 CommitteeofAdjustmentCityHall–CouncilChambers 7:00pm February15 AccessibilityAdvisoryCommitteeCityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 7:00pm February16 Executive(Budget)MeetingCityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 9:00am February17 Executive(Budget)Meeting(ifrequired) CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 9:00am Allmeetingsareopentothepublic.Fordetailscall905.420.2222orvisitthe Citywebsite.ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall1.866.278.9993 TheCounciloftheCityofPickeringwillholdaPublicMeetingtoconsider the2017CurrentandCapitalBudgetandUserFeeson: Thursday,February16,2017at9:00am Friday,February17,2017at9:00am(ifnecessary) PickeringCivicComplex,MainCommitteeRoom OneTheEsplanade,Pickering The2017DraftBudgetdocumentswillbeavailableonlinebynoon onFebruary8,2017.Hardcopiesofthebudgetbookswillalsobe availableonWednesday,February8th bynoonforpickuponlyandat nocostuponrequestbycontactingtheFinanceDepartment,Cityof Pickering,905.420.4634,orbyemailatBudget2017@pickering.ca. 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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 A key priority for the Ontario gov- ernment as it prepares its 2017 budget must be to reverse the chronic underfunding of college education. For years now, provincial funding for colleges - in real dollars - has decreased, making it increasingly difficult to main- tain quality programs and services for stu- dents. Meanwhile, the costs for everything have continued to climb. The base per- student grant that colleges receive from the province now sits at 2008 levels. Colleges have done their best to cope, and while belt tightening has helped us manage, we’ve pretty much exhausted our ability to keep finding efficiencies. To put it bluntly, the long-term sustainability of college education in Ontario is in jeopar- dy. In my current role as vice-chair of Col- leges Ontario - the advocacy organization that represents the province’s 24 colleges - I was part of a recent announcement that college presidents are seeking an urgent meeting with Premier Kathleen Wynne to discuss the fiscal crisis. The situation is that serious. Since 2007-08, provincial funding for operating costs - adjusted for inflation - has decreased each year. The accumu- lated shortfall (adjusted for inflation) over the past 10 years is about $900 mil- lion. It should also be noted that colleg- es in Ontario have the lowest per student funding in Canada and the second lowest tuition (excluding Quebec which has no tuition policy). The projections for the years ahead get worse. A new report by PwC Canada, which was prepared for the colleges, shows Ontario’s colleges could collectively face an annual operating deficit of more than $400 million a year by 2024-25. That could lead to a cumulative shortfall of more than $1.9 billion by that time. It’s extremely difficult to understand why college education continues to be shortchanged. The demand for a highly qualified workforce with strong professional and technical skills has never been greater. Many economists say we have entered a fourth Industrial Revolution, where robots and other technological innova- tions will transform the workplace at a pace that greatly exceeds anything the world has seen before. Post-secondary education will be essential for pretty much every young person who hopes to find a good job. The career-specific programs at our colleges will be especially important. A vibrant and effective college system is, and will be, central to the province’s prosperity. If anything, the government should be strengthening college educa- tion as much as possible. Instead, we find ourselves fighting to maintain existing programs. College education is at the core of our economic success and well-being. It is our competitive advantage, helping more people acquire the professional and tech- nical skills to pursue well-paying careers. Our students deserve a quality edu- cation that makes them leaders in their fields and puts Ontario at the forefront of the new economy. We urge the govern- ment to work with us to develop a long- term sustainability solution for college education in Ontario. -- Don Lovisa is the vice-chair, Colleges Ontario and president, Durham College column our opinion The underfunding of college education can’t continue Letters should be no more than 200 words. We reserve the right to edit for length, libel and community standards. How to submit a letter to the editor: Mail 865 Farewell St., Oshawa, l1H 6N8 EMail newsroom@durhamregion.com FaX 905-579-2238 City of Oshawa councillors are disappoint- ed that General Motors CEO and chair Mary Barra did not accept an invitation to visit the city. The invitation was first delivered to Barra five months ago. Unifor retirees at a coun- cil meeting and councillors invited her to visit Oshawa to meet with local stakehold- ers. When the CEO did not respond to their request, Mayor John Henry reissued the invi- tation on Jan. 13. This time, Barra did respond with a “thanks, but no thanks” reply. In her response, Barra went on to describe several GM Canada milestones in the past year including growing sales, successful negotiations with Unifor, investments in tech including the company’s Oshawa technolo- gy centre and she said GM Canada president Steve Carlisle keeps her informed of the com- pany’s ongoing work with Oshawa and other levels of government. This should not surprise anyone. It’s called the chain of command. “If we don’t stand up for these workers, I don’t think anybody else will and Mary Bar- ra’s answer is inadequate,” said Coun. Nancy Diamond. Diamond then went on to speak about GM building new facilities across Ontario including Markham and another in Kapus- kasing for cold weather testing. All these jobs are high tech, a direction GM is heading with regards to its operations in Canada. “The prime minister was here and the pre- mier was here but the jobs aren’t here,” Dia- mond said. Coun. Doug Sanders agreed, say- ing, “That tells me they don’t really care.” Caring has nothing to do with business. That should not come as a surprise to any- one. As long as Mexico continues to be the go-to place for all auto manufacturers to build new plants due to its low wages, Canada, in particular Oshawa, will never see another plant built here. That’s got nothing to do with feelings but everything to do with profit. Politically we can understand council being disappointed at Barra’s snub. But this isn’t an indication the company doesn’t value what Oshawa has done for it. The recently signed contract with Unifor and extra work being brought here is proof GM sees value in what Oshawa brings to the table. Carlisle is the president of GM Canada. Council should have requested he pay local autoworkers a visit. He is, after all, the de facto head of the company in this country. Barra may one day visit Oshawa and when she does, we’re sure she’ll praise all that Oshawa has done for the company. In the meantime, we shouldn’t take her refusal to accept Oshawa council’s invitation as a per- sonal insult. Barra’s running one of the larg- est companies in the world. She deserves to be cut a little slack on this issue. 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Thursday, February 16, 2017 or Tuesday, February 28, 2017 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. RBC Dominion Securities Second Floor Conference Room 17 King Street East, Oshawa, ON Letters to the editor Disputing mayor’s cycling claims To the editor: ‘In praise of cycling’, Mayor Steve Parish column, Jan. 26 Let me explain why I totally dis- agree with Mayor Steve Parish and Ajax council in spending millions of dollars on bike lanes, and why bike lanes will never alleviate gridlock in Ajax. I do believe that large cities with proper and timely transit can engage in diverse transportation methods. That will help gridlock and reduce greenhouse emissions. However, the approach Ajax has taken will end up increasing grid- lock and greenhouse emissions. Removing a traffic lane from one of Ajax’s major streets for bike lanes is not the way to reduce grid- lock. Not to mention the $800,000 expended on this project could have been used elsewhere. I under- stand that the funds were from Fed- eral Gas and Development taxes and not Ajax property taxes, but they are still taxes. The cyclists in Ajax are a small minority, and of this minority, most are recreational cyclists, like myself. All your examples, such as the Greenbelt Cycling Route in the north to the iconic Water- front Trail in the south, are great for recreational cyclists. People in Ajax will unlikely commute to Whitby, Oshawa, Toronto, etc. on their bikes. Just look at all the bike parking structures at the GO Train, schools, and malls that are under- utilized. Nor will cyclists challenge dark, inclement weather. If you want to solve traffic gridlock in Ajax, here are a few ideas: First, include right hand turn lanes on all major intersections. This will negate cars from having to sit idling while waiting to turn. Second, major streets that have three lanes, like Finley, should have parking on only one side. This will leave two open lanes for traffic instead of the obstacle course we have today. Third, please stop removing much needed traffic lanes and replacing them with bike lanes. It is rare to see any cyclist using these lanes. It is almost unheard of to see any cyclist using these lanes in the winter. So you see, there are alter- natives. For 2017, Ajax has budgeted $1,922,500 for new trails and bike lanes, but maybe we don’t need to spend all that money on cyclists. Maybe some of the $67 million from Picov Holdings could have been used on road improvements? Frank Gallucci Ajax Taxed to death To the editor: Now that our 2017 property tax has been approved and going up another two plus per cent, I’m sure the regional councillors are pat- ting themselves on the back for a job well done. Everyone will even- tually get a wage increase and the shopping list will be partially ful- filled in preparation for next year’s 2018 budget, which will come with another nickel-and-dime two-per- cent-plus increase. The government mentality (all levels) is to spend the budget plus extra to ensure nothing is left to reflect savings. That’s why the pri- vate sector loves the March time period when governments buy everything and anything whether they need it or not ... It’s a heyday for both private and public. My challenge for this region ... save 20 per cent of the 2017 bud- get and return it back to the stake- holders. If it’s not attained, resign your council seat. Government lacks measurements and targets to ensure the stakeholders are get- ting the largest value for each dollar leaving our pockets. Let’s change the mentality and make it right. Reduce our tax by using common sense. Ed Gomes, Whitby 733 KINGSTON RD. E. 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We want to have the kids ready for the test and to do a good job,” Students in Grades 3, 6, and 9 take the Edu- cation Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) tests to gauge how well the school is developing reading, writing and math skills. The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) is given in Grade 10. Parents and their kids facing a standard- ized test this year may be feeling tense about it. So Durham Parent went to the experts to get tips on managing stress and optimizing studying. This may be one of the first times your child has been preparing for a big test. It’s an opportunity to guide them through a chal- lenge and build up their confidence in their ability to take tough tests. That’s an invalu- able skill for Junior to have if they’re going to pursue that law degree you’re eyeing for them. Here’s what you need to create a “chal- lenge accepted” attitude in your test-taker. Stress less • Check in with your child and ask how they are feeling about the test. • Work on some coping strategies with them, such as slow breathing. • Keep your cool. Parents getting stressed about their kid’s test can impact the child. • Remember a small amount of stress can be beneficial for kids. “It’s okay for kids to have a little bit of stress. A little bit of stress can be a good thing, it can help them perform,” said Ms. Mullane. • However an over-stressed child can find it impossible to learn. Stress crosses the line when it starts impacting the kid’s ability to function. If your normally cheery students starts avoiding school or crying every morn- ing it’s time to intervene. Talk with their teacher and look for ways together to reduce their stress. Be a study buddy • The way parents talk about learning is important. Don’t talk about how impossible you found essays. It’s not empathizing, it’s limiting. Instead say things like “anyone can learn math” Be careful with your words and talk in ways that encourage working hard to successfully acquire a skill. • Set up a good homework routine, before or after dinner each weeknight. • Teachers do the heavy lifting when it comes to preparing kids for the test. Remind your child that everything on the test will have been covered in class. • The EQAO puts sample questions on the web site that parents can use to help their kids practice. This can be a big help to the Grade 3s who are still learning the test format. “In terms of preparation for an EQAO test, the best tip I can offer is to practice by reviewing previous years’ EQAO assessments,” said Lisa Walsh, EQAO’s Chief Assessment Officer. Set them up for success • Make sure your ace student gets to bed a bit early the night before the test. • Serve a healthy breakfast in the morning. Send along a water bottle and a snack. • Help your kid get to school on time so there’s no unnecessary panic. • Then it’s time for your best parent pep-talk “You’ve got this. You’re prepared.” • If possible, cut back on unnecessary dis- tractions that week, put off the night hockey practice or mid-day doctor appointments. Test taking 101 • Remind your child to skim the test before they begin and to start with the easy ques- tions first to build their confidence. • Grade 3 students are probably not used to the test environment. It may seem strange to them that they’re not allowed to talk or ask the teacher for help. • Your Grade 6 may be a pro at multiple choice questions by now. The test could ask them to write a letter or newsletter. • The Grade 10 literacy test will look at spell- ing and grammar but also more in depth reading comprehension. Students may be asked to identify the author’s point of view and for their own opinion on the issues. Results • For students in Grades 3 and 6 the stan- dardized test doesn’t have any impact on their report cards. It’s a tool that allows the school to study the trends of where the classes are doing well and where they may be struggling. Parents will get a copy of the results sent home. • Grade 9s who do well on the standardized math test can use it toward boosting their overall grade. “We found in high school if we say ‘This assessment doesn’t count for any- thing’. Some adolescent learners say ‘I’m not going to bother’,” said Mr. O’Reilly. • Grade 10s need to pass their literacy test to get their high school diploma. Those who don’t pass the test can take a course to be able to graduate. ThinkStock photo DURHAM -- These tips can help your youngster deal with test anxiety. 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 • Fe b r u a r y 8 , 2 0 1 7 14 AP HOMEOWNERS! 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Literacy and movement activities can take place just about anywhere, so I’ve complied a list of a few of my favourites for both indoor and outdoor spaces. Indoor Literacy Activities Act it Out: Read one of your favourite picture books. Next, retell the story by acting it out. You may want to get creative and make costumes or masks to really get into character. Winter Yoga Stories: Make up stories that use poses con- nected to the winter. For example, your story could include a tree (tree pose), a bird (crane pose) and a snowflake. If you don’t know the proper yoga poses, have fun and make them up! Block Play: Highlight literacy during block play by introducing new words, such as “arch” and discuss place words (left, right, over, beside). You can also use blocks to illus- trate parts of a book. Migrate/Hibernate: Discuss with your children the mean- ing of the words migrate and hibernate. Next, section off an area into two sides, migrate and hibernate. Call out animal names and have children run to the side they think is correct. Outdoor Literacy Activities Alphabet Hike: Go for a walk and try to find at least one item for each letter of the alphabet. Chal- lenge yourself to make it something you actually see in the area. Once the walk is complete and you have recorded your findings reflect on the activity. Which letter was the most difficult? Which letter had many items in nature? Did you find something that surprised you? Treasure Hunt Photo Shoot and Nature Walk: This activity can be done with children of all ages. From toddlers who naturally love to stop and look at things to school aged children who will love to capture images with the camera. Go on a walk and take photos of objects and scenes from your environment. Then create a book or scavenger hunt from the photos. Scavenger Hunt with photos: Using the photographs from the above activity, go on a nature scavenger hunt. Track down the last bears in the woods: Read a story about animals and hiber- nation. Then, using toy bears or photos of real bears, hide them around your out- side space and pretend you are tracking bears. Ice Play: Create ice blocks in various sizes and freeze an assortment magnetic letters in the blocks. Place the blocks outside with bowls of coloured salt. Help your chil- dren create words with the letters they excavate from the ice blocks. I Spy Clouds: Discuss with you child the shapes you notice in the clouds. Try playing the clas- sic “I Spy” game using only the sky. When it’s time to come inside and warm up, with a cup of cocoa or an apple cider, you might be tempted to return to your favourite reading nook. Try letting children build a book ‘den’ using blan- kets, pillows and other materials and then fill it with your favourite winter sto- ries. -- Sacha Farrell has worked in Early Lit- eracy and Adult Education with the Ontario Early Years for more than 12 years. 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Bright, clean and spacious units with parking in a quiet neighbourhood close to amenities, parks, schools and the 401 Oshawa. $1600.00 all inclusive per unit. Call 416-697-4236 if interested. NEWLY RENOVATED three bedroom townhouse, laminate floors, carpet, ceramics, stainless steel appliances, large backyards. $1475.00/month plus utilities. For a limited time half month free incentive. For more info or to arrange a viewing please call Cindy (905) 579-7649or email simcoelane@hotmail.com MCGILL / OLD HARWOOD Large 3-Bedroom, eat-in kitchen, living room, parking, own laundry, $1500/month.Available Immediately 416-712-4059 or 647-559-7681 ROOM FOR RENT in private house North Oshawa. Desirable location,near all amenities, bus stop, HWY 407, stores & restaurants. renter will have private bathroom, free parking, laundry facilities & free wi-fi. Available March 1st. $600/month. 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Can view and register at www.ibid4storage.com Dated in the City of Edmonton,in the Province of Alberta, 30 January, 2017SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE CORP., #1970, 10123-99 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3H1 COME & WORSHIPTo advertise your Church Services in our Worship Directory Call Erin Jackson Direct Line: 905.215.0458or Email: ejackson@durhamregion.com Career TrainingFeatureC GeneralHelp Apartments & Flats For RentA Career TrainingFeatureC GeneralHelp Apartments & Flats For RentA Career TrainingFeatureC Apartments & Flats For RentA Houses for Rent Career TrainingFeatureC Apartments & Flats For RentA Houses for Rent Apartments & Flats For RentA Rooms forRent & WantedR SharedAccommodation LegalNotices Drivers LOOKING FOR AZ / DZ DRIVERSfor the Whitby, Oshawa & GTA area.Call Magda 905-624-5728 Apartments & Flats For RentA Rooms forRent & WantedR SharedAccommodation LegalNotices Apartments & Flats For RentA GeneralHelp Landscaper, InterlockingJob consists of landscape, stonework as well as interlocking stone. Requirements: Individual must have form of transportation to get to yard. Must be reliable, punctual, and hardworking.April start date.Luigi - 416 948 8001 EXPERIENCED TRUCK DRIVER for 83year old furniture store. This full time position includes Saturdays. Knowledge of Oshawa, Durham region and Toronto. Assembly, delivery and set up of furniture, showroom changes. Heavy Lifting, Friendly, neat appearance & reliability required. Bondable. Minimum 5 year driving experience Valid G Licence.Abstract required. Apply in person only Mon-Fri 1pm-6pm Wilson Furniture 20 Centre St N Oshawa NOW HIRING!MAID SERVICELooking for Respect and Appreciation? F/T, Days Only, No Weekends! Great working environment. No Students. Call Patricia 905-723-6242 SUPERIOR CLEANING SERVICE INC.is now hiring for aPart-time Cleaning Position, Monday-Friday from 5:30pm-8:30pm in the Durham Region. Please email resume: tledrew@superiorcleaningservice.ca *** 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 BOARD OF DIRECTORSVolunteer Member Frontenac Youth Services is currently looking for new Board Members. We are a Children's Mental Health Centre serving Durham Region since 1972. The Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Previous Board experience is an asset.Please send resume to jobs@frontenacyouthservices.orgor contact Rebecca at 905-579-1551 ext. 222 Places ofWorship VendorsWantedV PublicNotices Salon & SpaHelp HAIRSTYLIST FULL or PART TIME with experience and license JOSEPH'S HAIRSTYLING, Oshawa Centre. Apply in person or call Joe (905)723-9251 Places ofWorship VendorsWantedV PublicNotices Places ofWorship VendorsWantedV 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 AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shop- ping, GO. Pool. 2 & 3- bedrooms available im- mediately & Feb 15th, from $1289/mo. plus parking. Call 905-683-5322 Classifieds LocalWork.ca Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm • Oshawa 905-576-9335 • Ajax 905-683-0707 • Fax 905-579-4218 • classifieds@durhamregion.com DO YOU NEED TO HIRE:Wait staff? Cashiers? A Chef? Mechanics?Bussers?Assistants? Receptionists?DO IT QUICKLY & EASILY BY PLACING YOUR AD IN THECLASSIFIEDS 905-683-0707 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 • Fe b r u a r y 8 , 2 0 1 7 18 AP AUCTION OF ANTIQUES, FURNITURE & COLLECTIBLESSATURDAY FEBRUARY 11TH, 2017@ 10:00 A.M. UXBRIDGE SALES ARENA720 DAVIS DRIVE, UXBRIDGE Estates from Port Perry, Newmarket, Uxbridge, Aurora ADDITIONS: ANT Walnut Sd Brd (EX), Mahog Chair, Walnut Chair, Country Pine Wardrobe, Pine Glass Front Country Kitchen Cabinet, 2 Pine Hall Benches, Artists Collage/Signed, Lion Bronze w/Marble Base, Signed Bronze Girl/Boy Candle Holders, Limoges Pink Roses Plates, Early Victorian Jug, Thomas Hughes & Sons Porcelain Florentine 7 PC Wash Stand Set (EX), F Parkman 17 Volume Set Frontenac Ed Can/USA History, Ist Cdn Ed AJ Casson His Life & Works, more arriving.ANTIQUES/FURNITURE: ANT Pine Desk, ANT Oak Rocker, ANT Vanity, ANT Oak Office Chair, ANT Singer Sewing Machine, Mission Style Chair, Pine Washstand, Pine Coffee Table, 2 Seater Love Seat, Oversized Contemp. Chair, Mennonite Rocker, Oak Vaneer Retro China Cabinet, Retro Sidetables, Bar Stools, Pine Corner Cabinet, Oak Nesting Tables, Oak Round Table w/Glass Top, Retro Dining Table w/4 Chairs & Sd Server. ANT Watches. Many More Items to Come. COLLECTIBLES: BRAND NEW E-BIKE NEVER USED!!! Sealer Jars, Robin Hood Poster, Misc. Sports Memorabilia, Amo Boxes, Straight Razors, Rolls Razor, Collector Calendars, Coleman Lantern, Crocks, Qty of Milk bottles. GLASS/CHINA: Pinwheel Crystal, S pode, Bells Scotch Whisky, Household China, Japan, Wade Figurines, Corningware. Much More to Unpack. ART/BOOKS: Oil on Board Incl. Estell Strachman, Y Le Pape, Sylvia Staeman, Dickens Collection, Ant Collector Guide Books, CDN History, Assortment of Coffee Table Readers. MISC: Lrg Qty of Handbags, Ceramic Watercooler, Cash Boxes w/Keys, Set of Ski's w/Poles, Household Décor. SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS Terms: Cash, Debit, Approved Cheque, Visa & Mastercard. 10% Buyers Premium. GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 - 416-518-6401garyhillauctions.cagaryhauctions@sympatico.ca WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8th: 4:30 PM A U C T I O N S A L EAuction Sale of Furniture, Clothing, and Accessories for a Whitby Estate Under Instructions from the Execu- tor, CIBC, selling at Neil Bacon Auc- tions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. To Include: Mahogany dining room suite, Burled walnut breakfront, Georgian style sideboard and table, Walnut tea wagon, Single drawer side table, Thomas phonograph, Oak hall stand, Mahogany writing desk, Ridgeway grandfather clock, Mahogany music stand, Walnut sofa table, Balloon back tufted chair, Ma- hogany games table, Oak rocking chair, Walnut highboy, sofa and love seat, Bevel glass full length mirror, Nesting tables, Victorian parlor chairs, Gilt mirrors, Dragonfly slag glass table lamp, Drop- leaf side tables, Victorian fire screen, Overstuffed settee, Floor lamps with handmade shades, Royal Albert dinner set, Copeland Spode's dinner set, Large quantity of silver plate, Community flat- ware set, Lustres, Hand knotted rugs, Per- sian rug, Sony TV, BOSE music system, Georgian style cabinets, Holt Renfrew hats, Fur coats, plus countless other quality pieces.Note: This entire sale is the 3rd Auction Sale of this Estate. This sale consists of some of the highest quality pieces and ac- cessories you can buy. Terms are Cash, Visa, M/C and Interac with a 10% Buyers Premium on all Purchases plus HST. Sale Managed and Sold by:NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARNFriday, Feb 10th at 4:30pmLocated 3 miles East of Little Britainon Kawartha Lakes Rd 4Selling the contents of a Woodville home plus others - 2pc corner cabinet - Hoosier cupboard - Victrola gramophone - nesting tables - wooden decoys - crocks - Huppe cedar chest - 6pc modern dining room set - round oak pedestal coffee table - walnut bed - Heintzman upright piano - piano chair - lg pine desk - qty Canadian coins - qty of new jewelry - oak dining room table and chairs - qty of pictures - chesterfield - spinning wheel - pine lumber - Ryobi 48V cordless 20" push lawn mower - Kenmore apt size freezer - GE side by side fridge - 3 sided gas fireplace - Warnock Hersey wood stove - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items GREG 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 Connor Gilmore July 18, 1994 - February 8, 2009 Things I feel most deeplyAre the hardest things to say,Dearest Son, I loved youIn a very special way,If I could have one lifetime wishOne dream that could come true,I'd pray to God with all my heart,For yesterday, and you. Loving You and Missing You, Now and ForeverMom, Ashley and Family The family of the lateLisa Parkerwould like to express our sincere thanks to friends, family, neighbours, and staff at Ajax Hospital for their support during her illness and passing.To everyone who visited, called, sent cards, flowers, donations and food - we are grateful. Thank you also to Linda for her touching eulogy, and hosting the reception after the funeral.Lisa touched so many livesas witnessed by the number of visitors to the funeral home and church. WILLIAMS, June Marie - Passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, February 6th, 2017, at the age of 92. Dearly loved wife of the late Albert Alan Williams (November 20, 2015). Cherished mother of David (Dale), Craig (Kerima), Debra Williams Brent (John), Janet Williams Miller, Ena Adams (Michael), Mark (Tiffany), Beth Mullen (Larry), Ruth Jennings (John). Most cherished Grandma of Jennifer (Shane), Geoffrey, Tammy (Bruce), Craig (Keeley), Shawn (Melissa), Chris (Jay), Amanda (Matt), Andrea (Matt), Darren (Teresa), Jackie (Craig), Rebecca (Karl), Victoria, Laura, Teresa, Mark (Kina), April (Matt), Darryl, Michael, Dylan. Great Grandma of Carson, Jeffrey, Jessica, Jenna, Jason, Angelika, Jacob, Eva, Logan, Colton, Ben, Max and Ellie Rose. Great Great Grandma of Jordan and Lori. Cherished family member Helen Jennings. June was born in Toronto on October 27th, 1924 and married the love of her life on June 29th 1946. Together with her husband she raised her eight children in Scarborough. Mom's legacy was her family as well as her devotion to her Catholic faith. June was active in the C.W.L., Charismatic Prayer Group, Manresa Retreat Center and Children's Breakfast Program. June's family wish to acknowledge and thank the many people at Providence Health Care, Scarborough including her private attendants for the compassion and care provided. Visitation will be held at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby on Sunday, February 12th from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Then, on Wednesday (February 15th) funeral Mass will be held at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, Watford Street, Brooklin at 10:00 a.m. A reception will be held immediately after the Funeral Mass. June will be laid to rest at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby. In memory of June, memorial donations to Houses of Providence at Providence Healthcare. Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com SEDGWICK, Ross Christopher-Dale - Sadly, Ross passed away suddenly after a tragic accident at his home on Friday, February 3, 2017, at the young age of 46. He was the loving fiancé of Chantel Boyle, the dedicated, wonderful father of Shelby, Christopher and Steven Sedgwick, step- daughter Semira Burns and devoted Grandpa to Aiden. Ross will also be missed by his mother; Anne McShane (James), brother; Scott Sedgwick (Tracy) and their son Cole as well as Jay and Jill Gould and Suzie Gould. Much loved son in-law of Rick and Nancy Brown and fondly remembered by his step-mother; Terry, his Uncle Benny, extended family and friends. Family and friends are invited to the LOW AND LOW FUNERAL HOME, 23 Main St. S., Uxbridge (905-852-3073) for visitation on Sunday, February 12, 2017 from 1-3p.m. Donations made directly to the family to help with funeral costs would be appreciated. For online condolences, please visit www.lowandlow.ca ELIAS, Joan (December 7, 1952- February 5, 2017) - With heavy hearts Joan's (Patsy) family would like you to know that our beautiful wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt, cousin and beloved friend passed away peacefully in the early hours, in a room full of love. Donations Young Street Mission. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 905- 428-8488) on Friday February 10, 2017 from 6-9 p.m. and on Saturday February 11, 2017 from 10-12 p.m. Funeral Mass will follow at 1:30 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church (1001 Ravenscroft Road, Ajax). Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca NEW PRICE 2,999+HST 2006 Pontiac Wave HatchbackAutomatic, a/c, power windows, power locks, low mileage Only135,000km Real Gas Saver! Certified & E-tested UNITED AUTO SALES349 King St. West, Oshawa 905-433-3768 CarsC CarsC Houses for Rent BROCK RD/HWY 2 PICKERING. Spacious 4- bedroom, 2.5 baths, detached house. C/Air, appliances, 2-car garage. Minutes away from all amenities & 401. Available immediately. First/last, references required. Call 905-999-5200 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! 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