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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2017_07_05® News Advertiser.PICKERING CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY DURHAMREGION.COM WEDNESDAY JULY 5, 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 Skateboarders ready to roll on new park plans Chris Tanouye Photo PICKERING -- Phil Rumble does a trick off a feature while Mike Temos films, at the Diana Princess of Wales Skateboard Park. 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Member of Canadian Investor Protection Fund Bermudian students check out UOIT Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — It’s not unusual for high school students to visit UOIT, but one group recently travelled more than 1,000 kilometres to check out the local univer- sity. The week of June 19, UOIT hosted a group of high school students from Ber- muda, which has a college, but no univer- sity of its own. Students there typically travel to Cana- da, the United States or Britain to obtain a four-year degree. Joe Stokes, associate registrar for enrol- ment services at UOIT, says the universi- ty has hosted Bermudian students in the past, and has 10 students from the island confirmed to attend in the fall. It’s part of an ongoing effort to boost the number of international students attend- ing UOIT. Stokes says international stu- dents represent about seven per cent of UOIT’s overall enrolment, with a goal of increasing that number to 10 per cent over the next few years. “It’s great for our students, it adds a level of international enrichment, it allows them to get real experience with people from another country or culture,” he says. The Grade 11 students from Warwick Academy and Bermuda High School spent five days visiting UOIT, participating in everything from geocaching and a crime scene investigation, to robotics and sail boat building. “I was considering applying here before the trip, after my experiences I definitely want to apply here due to the many oppor- tunities and experiences that I can partake in,” said visiting student Nyla Maharaj. UOIT has international students from more than 80 countries on campus, with China, India, Nigeria and the Caribbean as the most common. Stokes says the university is current- ly targeting areas in the Caribbean, Latin America and Middle East, to attract future students. In Ontario, international students make up about 11 per cent of total university enrolments, with about 60,000 interna- tional students in the 2015/2016 school year. Next year, there are plans for UOIT to host high school students from Brazil. OSHAWA — Visiting from a Bermuda High School, students tested their sail- boat they constructed in a wind tunnel during a tour of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology as part of an effort to recruit more international students to UOIT. Jason Liebregts/ Metroland Ajax declares itself a sanctuary city Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX — The town has joined five other Canadian municipalities by declaring it’s a sanctuary city. The declaration means undocument- ed immigrants won’t be asked about their status if they chose to register for a town program. “We want to ensure residents know Ajax buildings are safe places for every- one,” Tracey Vaughan, the director of recreation, culture & communi- ty development told council on Monday, June 26. Council unanimously approved the declaration. “All residents will be able to access all services regardless of their status. We won’t ask about their status to reg- ister for a program. We won’t share per- sonal information with the federal gov- ernment unless we’re required by feder- al and provincial law,” Vaughan added. “There isn’t a requirement to ask for documentation.” She said being a sanctuary commu- nity gives undocumented and precari- ous status residents full access to local services and supports their legal path to citizenship. Toronto, Hamilton, Vancouver, Lon- don and Montreal have declared them- selves sanctuary cities, while Ottawa, Saskatoon and Regina are considering it. In the United States, there are 41 sanctu- ary cities and four states have declared the designation. Jai Sahak, the town’s diversity & community engagement co-ordinator, noted Ajax is the most diverse commu- nity in Durham region. “We want to reconfirm to all resi- dents, especially the most vulnerable. Some are forced to live without status or on the edge of status. It could be a moth- er, a father. They can access town servic- es,” Sahak said. “It’s not an attempt to normalize their status. The goal is to support their path to citizenship,” he noted. “It’s not an endorsement of illegal immigration.” With access to the town’s programs, people can “live more meaningful lives,” Sahak added, saying those who take part in a town initiative will “feel a sense of obligation.” Wards 1 and 2 regional Coun. Shaun Collier said: “It’s a great initiative. It’s something I absolutely support. It’s something we’re already doing.” The program is “more than just a public statement. It’s something we’re already doing. This formalizes it,” Col- lier said. Vaughan noted: “It really makes it clear Ajax residents are Ajax residents.” The town will run a campaign to let residents know about the initiative. “We have great partners in the com- munity. We’ll let them know why this is important and why Ajax has taken this position,” Vaughan said. Wards 3 and 4 regional Coun. Col- leen Jordan said: “I’m so pleased this has come forward. 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To add your event, go to durhamregion.com/durhamre- gion-events. Police find loaded handguns after responding to 911 call in Pickering PICKERING — Cops responding to a 911 call last Tuesday at a home in Pickering seized loaded handguns, ammunition and drugs. A 58-year-old man faces numerous charges as a result of the incident, at a res- idence on Rougemount Drive. Durham police said officers responding to the call around 8 p.m. June 27 found a 49-year- old woman who was taken to hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries. Police obtained a search warrant and seized two loaded 9 mm handguns, ammunition, and drugs including fentanyl and other opiates. Facing charges including assault, drug possession for the purpose of trafficking and numerous firearms-related offenc- es is a Pickering man. His name was not released by police. Police issue warning after medication lost in Oshawa DURHAM — Police have issued a warn- ing after a report of a large quantity of med- ication was lost on Monday in Oshawa. A man reported misplacing a shopping bag containing six 30 mL prescription bot- tles of methadone June 26 in the vicinity of King and Simcoe Streets, Durham police said. The drugs can be dangerous if taken without guidance of a doctor, police said. Anyone who finds medication should take it to a pharmacy or hospital for prop- er disposal, police said. Under no circum- stances should containers be opened or drugs consumed. all residents will be able to access all services regardless of their status. We won’t ask about their status to register for a program. -- Tracey Vaughan “ Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Mike Temos has been skateboarding since he was just a kid. “The community made me want to go back to a skate park more than anywhere else,” said Temos, 22. The Pickering resident, like a lot of avid skateboarders, is more drawn to skate- boarding than to team sports. “Ultimately, it’s how well you do (per- sonally),” said Steve Reesor, a longtime skateboarder. “Team sport is good for some people but it’s not for everyone.” Tired of the aging Diana, Princess of Wales Skateboard Park, built in the late 1990s, enthusiasts for the sport gathered to discuss options for future skateboard facil- ities in Pickering at an open house on June 27. “It’s outdated, it’s too small, that half- pipe is dangerous,” said Reesor, who equates skateboarding with both sport and art, and feels it promotes an active lifestyle. Also in attendance was Scott Loyst, a father, paramedic and skateboarder who has seen 314 skate parks across Canada and the U.S. “We have the oldest park in Durham Region,” he said. Loyst had supported a 2015 proposal by Pickering city staff to create a second skate park at East Woodlands Park, adjacent to the Petticoat Creek Community Centre. The $200,000 park would have been con- sidered a micro park, about half the size of the current skate park. But the committee of council instead asked staff to take a bigger look at the issue of skate parks in Pickering and to bring a plan back to council in the future. City staff see the need for addition- al skateboard facilities within south Pickering as well as the future need within the Seaton community, and is now work- ing on a skateboard park strategy, in asso- ciation with the ongoing recreation and parks master plan process. “Decades have passed and the park is showing its wear,” according to a staff information board, available at the open house and online. It noted skate park design standards have also improved over several genera- tions to provide improved layout and con- struction. “An existing issue is some of the youth don’t feel safe there,” said Arnold Mostert, senior co-ordinator of landscape and parks development. “It’s out of sight.” The current skate park is located behind the Pickering Recreation Complex. The staff report said it’s recommend- ed this skate park eventually be decom- missioned and repurposed when suitable alternate skate parks are in place. Temos said the current park in Pickering is well known at other skateboard parks for its bad conditions, which includes cracks throughout the concrete. “I feel like it would make our city look better,” Temos said of a new skate park. Reesor agrees that skate parks can attract people from out of town. “When I go away on business, I look for skate parks,” he said. “If you have a quality facility, people will come from out of town, they’ll stay.” The new strategy will provide direction on the number, location, size and style of skateboard parks needed to adequately service Pickering. “We hope to have the strategy done this fall,” said Mostert. Then it will be open to the public and council for review, and eventually up to council to decide if and which plan goes ahead. The city is considering four types of parks: the largest, community parks; neighbourhood parks; skate spots; and the smallest, skate dots. There will be several options, from one community park with several skate dots and skate spots, sev- eral skate spots and skate dots, or several neighbourhood parks and skate dots. “You don’t necessarily have to put a $700,000 park everywhere; $120,000 will get you what you need,” said Loyst. The city is considering 19 potential locations for south Pickering. The planning strategy for Seaton’s skateboarding facilities revolves around a community skateboard park at its cen- tre with the option of either skate spots or skate dots dispersed across the surround- ing neighbourhoods. The city’s consultants have told Pickering director of engineering servic- es Richard Holborn that skateboard park users in other communities have been embracing the new facilities and respect- ing them. “Once they have a facility they can use, they’re going to take pride in it,” said Hol- born. “I think they want to be accepted.” Factors to be considered in the plan will include demographic data, recreation trends, inventory of existing and proposed parkland and their suitability for skate- board facilities and municipal best prac- tices. The ideal skateboard park is not only for skateboarders, but for those who use BMX, rollerblades and scooters. 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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 our opinionour opinionour opinion How to submit a letter to the editor: Mail 865 Farewell St., Oshawa, l1H 6N8 EMail newsroom@durhamregion.com FaX 905-579-2238 Write us It’s encouraging to see the region’s insti- tutions of higher learning — in this case, Durham College — rolling with changes to skill sets and thinking outside of the box where post-secondary education is con- cerned. Durham College recently announced plans to offer its first-ever degree program at the Oshawa-based institution next fall. The college will roll out its four-year bach- elor of health care technology management program — the first of its kind in Canada. The decision to follow through on this trend-setting direction wasn’t a difficult one for the college. It was simply a matter of meeting a job demand in the market- place and, accordingly, offering prospective students a program that capitalizes on the emerging technological landscape where health care is concerned. According to Rick Tidman, one of the professors involved in the new program, health care is becoming much more sophis- ticated and more technology-based than ever before, and the need for graduates at the vanguard of these ‘incredible’ changes in that industry has never been higher. “We’re creating a profession based on demand,” said Tidman, a professor with the School of Science and Engineering Tech- nology, and the co-ordinator for the new degree program. “Health care is moving toward being a technology-based profes- sion.” Best of all, for students, the health care technology management degree program will deliver a balance of theory and prac- tical job-related studies — something the university experience doesn’t tend to dupli- cate. Solely looking at dollars and cents, earn- ing a degree through a community college would certainly be cheaper than a four-year degree at university, which may sway pro- spective students in the direction of Dur- ham College. The college program will be the equiva- lent of a four-year university degree, mean- ing graduates of the health care technology management program have the option to go on to master-level studies at university. Most of all, graduates will be in demand for and in line with good, lucrative positions within the health care technology field. Durham College is just in the beginning stages of its degree program offerings, as it plans to eventually provide six degree pro- grams in areas where a need has been iden- tified. Next up is the launching of the col- lege’s second degree program, an honours bachelor of behavioural science in 2019. Durham College should be lauded for delivering a program that, upon graduation, allows students to have a better-than aver- age shot at a well-paying career, while also allowing grads to continue on to university for postgraduate work if they choose. Durham College leading the way with degree program ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ too important a book to be excluded from the curriculum To the editor: Re: ‘Durham teachers concerned school board is trying to kill To Kill a Mockingbird, news, durhamregion.com It seems there is some confusion about whether or not To Kill a Mockingbird should continue to be a prescribed text in Durham high schools rather than a pro- scribed one. For my part, I sincerely hope that the book remains on the curriculum. Yes, there is racist language, including the “N” word. However, in the hands of a skilled teacher, the use of such language can be explained that, while it is anach- ronistic and totally repulsive today, it was in common usage only a few decades ago and, unfortunately, still is in some circles. This presents an opportunity to sen- sitize students to the power of language and the harm it can inflict. Further, the story deals with the injustice visited upon a black man by a small-minded, largely racist community. While I understand that some black students and parents would rather not be reminded of such indignities ... quite rightly ... there is most certainly, at the very least,  a vital lesson there for stu- dents of other races. More importantly, the novel underlines the kind of injustices blacks routinely expe- rienced in the past and, sadly, still often do today. These are very powerful and neces- sary lessons for students of every race. I remember quite vividly how shaken I was after reading the book as a teen. It helped shape my outlook on life and how important it was to treat people fairly and respectfully. Good literature should put us inside the shoes of others and bolsters our sense of understanding and empathy. For those who are upset today with the Black Lives Matter movement, I strongly suggest a thorough reading of this power- ful book, as it will surely help explain why this movement even exists today. More than ever, this book should be kept on the curriculum, if only as optional reading. It is entirely too important to exclude. Jonathan O’Mara Whitby Bicycles should not be used on sidewalks To the editor: Bicycles are prohibited from side- walks for good reason. A cyclist hitting or running into a person can cause a lot of bodily harm and even death! This is not reported very often, but it does happen. People are supposed to be on side- walks and NOT bicycles, because the use of a bicycle is a form of transportation and can hurt someone. Now, many read- ers will say: “But what about the scooters that people use to get around when their mobility is impaired?” That is another situation that most people already deal with. Bicycles are not allowed on side- walks in almost every city and town in this nation. I can understand why a lot of people use their bicycles on sidewalks, but it is not right. A lot of people will blame young people for doing this, but it is mostly older people who use sidewalks for their bicycles. I do not know the solution to this very grave problem that seems to be getting worse! The only thing that I can think of is to continue to educate people and write letters outlining the problem. Maybe that will solve this. Please help! 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The Gardens of Claremont Garden Tour and Tea, put on by the fun, casual group of garden enthusiasts, will run from noon to 5 p.m. on July 8. “We have six gardens,” Doyle said. “They’re all very different, which makes the tour very interesting. All of the gardens are within the boundary of the village, which is also nice. If people are so inclined they could easily walk between the gardens, which would be nice on a nice afternoon. We’re praying for good weather.” The tea will take place at the Masonic Hall. “It will be homemade scones, homemade jam, a cup of tea or a glass of lemonade, what- ever people prefer,” said Doyle. One of the gardens is owned by an artist who has created a restful setting for her stu- dio housed in a historic late 1800s building, where wagons and carriages were once built. Vegetables, flowers and interesting art pieces can be found inside the split rail cedar fence. Visitors can see the studio and view the own- er’s work. “Her garden is very whimsical,” Doyle said. Another is a charming cottage style gar- den surrounding a century home in the cen- tre of the village, which has won many awards over the years. Complete with a rose covered arbour and a white picket fence, the owner has transformed the small property into a delightful garden with perennial beds and water features as well as apricot, peach and plum trees, and even chickens and ducks. “it’s incredible what she’s done in a small space,” Doyle said. “It’s a corner lot. It’s charming.” Visitors may purchase divisions of plants seen in the garden. A master gardener will also be on hand for the day. Since many people have yet to visit Claremont, Doyle said going on the tour will be an opportunity to check out the hamlet, which is in the north part of Pickering. Tickets for the tour and tea are $20 each. They must be purchased in advance and are available at Country Depot, 1734 Hoxton St., Claremont or at the Claremont General Store, 1703 Central St., Claremont. For more information, email claremont- gardenclub@gmail.com or call 905-649- 3005. The website can be found at www.cla- remontgardenclub.ca. Ryan Pfeiffer/ Metroland PICKERING -- Trish Webster showed off one of the art pieces she will have on dis- play when her home is featured in a Garden Tour and Tea on July 8 from noon to 5 p.m. Hosted by the Claremont Garden Club, six lovely gardens will be featured, showcasing a variety of garden styles all within the boundaries of the hamlet. Me t r o l a n D Du r h a M real estate Press Run 162,050 July 5, 2017 *Independently Owned & Operated INCREDIBLETRANSFORMATION! 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NOUS PARLONS AUSSI FRANÇAIS! 905-668-1511 905-723-6111 ON 55 ACRES! OPEN HOUSE $649,900 3+3 BEDROOMSCLOSE TO UOIT/DURHAM COLLEGE Durham Real Estate, Wednesday, July 5, 2017 Although the heydays of the real estate boom of the early 2000s have not quite returned, things look posi- tive. In the United States, 1,226,000 new homes were built in 2016, according to data from Consumer Re-ports. That was the most since 2007. Resales also have been more promising. The Nation- al Association of Realtors® says the median number of days a home was on the market in April 2017 reached a new low of 29 days. However, low supply levels did stanch existing home sales somewhat. By mid-2017, the market was a seller’s market, with more people in the market for homes than properties available. But sales during that time were still outpacing sales figures from a year prior. In fact, in May 2017, home sales in Canada increased to their highest level in more than five years, according to the Canadian MLS® Systems.Low interest rates on mortgages and more confi-dence in the economy has driven many people to make improvements to their exist- ing homes. As is typical, the things homeowners are looking for in 2017 have evolved from years past. The following are some trends that are helping to steer the real estate market further.• Smaller homes: Home sizes in the United States steadily increased for decades, eventually leading to an average of 2,453 square feet in 2014, according to U.S. Cen- sus figures. However, Realtor.com reported in 2015 that new construction homes have already begun to shrink by 40 square feet. There seems to be a slight trend toward more modest homes as people consider affordability and maintenance on larger properties. The National Association of Home Builders states buyers are now looking for smaller, more livable homes with flexible floor plans, energy-efficient appliances and plenty of storage space. • Matte finishes: Stainless steel and luster have been popular for years. However, the next big thing is matte finishes on faucets, appliances and even in countertops. These less flashy finishes are prized for their warmth and elegance. While some high-end models with matte finishes have been available for several years, even less expensive models are now available. • Smarter technology: Many homeowners are em- bracing smart technology throughout their homes, but it’s not just lights that turn on with voice command or more efficient thermostats. Innovative technology includes toilets that can autono- mously stay clean and sanitized, refrigerators equipped with cameras so homeown- ers can see the contents inside and indoor food recyclers that can turn food waste into fertilizer. 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Think of it: Ferguson and the Farce pre-date “Saturday Night Live”. They’ve spanned the modern comedy spectrum, from Monty Python to Baroness von Sketch Show. As a performer, along with fellow Farce survivor Luba Goy, Ferguson has goofed on the Canadian scene through more than 600 radio shows, 16 seasons of a weekly CBC TV series and many New Year’s Eve specials. The most recent annual salute to the New Year drew well over two million viewers. When fellow founding Farcer and life- long friend Roger Abbott passed away in 2011, Ferguson soldiered on as the exec- utive producer of the annual CBC spe- cials. As well as developing other proj- ects, Don Ferguson Productions became the keeper of the flame, mentoring a new generation of comedians to carry on the Farce tradition. Viewers, however, still want to see Fer- guson and Goy every New Year’s. This year, a second Farce special finds the two fan favourites joined by six young- er performers – Craig Lauzon, Jessica Holmes, Darryl Hinds and Emma Hunter as well as first-timers Chris Wilson and Isabel Kanaan -- as the Air Farce helps celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday (air- ing Saturday, July 1 at 8 p.m. ET and live across Canada on CBC). Ferguson, trim and fit at 71, says he keeps trying to bow out of the sketches and concentrate more on running the comedy business. “If I could pass for 50 instead of 70, I would be performing as much as I could,” he says over lunch in Toronto at the TIFF Bell Lightbox’s Canteen deli. “But I know there are not a lot of comedy roles that come along for my skill set at my age.” You can’t blame Ferguson for wanting to spend more time with his wife, enjoy- ing their downtown Toronto home or indulging their penchant for travel. Professionally, he’s also embracing semi-retirement. “Luba and I, we’re senior citizens now,” he points out. “It’s time to let some new kids in.” He keeps telling his writers to ease him out of the mix, but “the next thing I know I’m in four of five sketches.” Canadians aren’t complaining. For the Canada 150 show – more a look at Canada’s historical past rather than a ripped-from-the-headlines year ender – the writers wanted him to play a part he perfected decades ago: Prime Minis- ter Pierre Trudeau, father of the current PM, Justin. “I said no,” says Ferguson, invoking executive producer privilege. The writ- ers argued viewers will want to see him dust off his Trudeau impression. “Too bad,” said the boss. “I think one of the things that served us well over the years was the fact that we were never afraid to move on,” he says. “When it was time for a change, we changed.” On July 1, viewers won’t see Ferguson in his usual role as General Rickengord, commanding others to drop the F-Bomb. That messy sketch targeting the year’s most notorious newsmakers has been shelved until New Year’s. They will see him in other roles, howev- er, including a very funny sketch where he plays telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell. Watching Ferguson slip into wigs and costumes and perform before a live stu- dio audience of several hundred fans – many Farce fanatics who have travelled hundreds of miles to attend a taping – it’s obvious he still gets a big kick out of show night. He remembers how another fellow Farcer – the late John Morgan – kept threatening to retire as he aged into his late 60s. Eventually he did, but not before admitting to Ferguson that “To be wanted is pretty terrific.” Ferguson looks at it this way: artists or performers or just generally “self- employed people don’t retire. Picasso didn’t hit 65 and say, well, that’s it, I’m clocking out. You keep working until you can’t do it anymore. It’s what you do.” As executive producer, Ferguson is especially proud of the four female Farc- ers in this summer’s special. “I think the four women we have now – Luba, Jessica, Emma and Isabel – are four sensational comedy performers. And they basically range in age from 20 to 70!” He’d like to see them and all the cast Don Ferguson keeper of Air Farce flame Bill Brioux Supplied photo DURHAM -- Air Farce veteran Don Ferguson, semi-retired, is mentoring a new genera- tion of comedians. 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COLLECTIBLES: Sad Irons, Cast Cornbread Pans, Brass Laundry Plunder, Ant Paddles, Qty of Vtg Skates, Milk Cans, Wooden Winches, Qty of ANT Ink Wells, Lrg Collection of ANT Cast Boot Jacks, Wooden Cane w/Carved Ducks Head, Arrowhead Collection (10Pc) w/Knife & Spear, Horse Brasses, Qty of ANT Tools, Miniature Creamers, Qty of ANT Tins, Barn Pulleys, Vtg Bar Jugs, Qty of Milk Bottles, Vtg Coffee Grinders, ANT Wooden Planes, Brass Fire Ext & More Coming.GLASS/CHINA: Hand Thrown Pottery, Majolica Cups & Saucers, Qty of Pyrex Bowls, Qty of Royal Doulton Display Dishes, Pinwheel Crystal, Depression Glass, Lots of Items to Still Unpack. ART/BOOKS: Collection of Native American Literature. 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, JULY 12th: 4:30 PM A U C T I O N S A L EAuction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for an Oshawa Es- tate, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica.To Include: Dining room suite, chest of drawers, lamp tables, parlour tables, bookcase, sewing machine, oil paintings, rugs, bronze figurines, Shelly, Limoges, quantity of jewellery, prints, coins, plus a large quantity of other items. Sale Managed and Sold by:NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 AUCTION SALESunday July 9, 2017 9:00 am(viewing 8:00 am) Located in Orono on Mill Pond Road. Watch for signs. Auction Features: Articles From Past To Present Including Furniture, Quality Glass & China, Swarovski Crystal, Doultons, Bridal Rose, Household Effects, Old Toys, (Tin, Cast, Dinkie, etc). Beatles Trays, Lots of Collectibles, Electronics, Misc Tools & Hardware. Large Quality Auction. Something For One & All. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (10% buyers premium) See: www.theauctionadvertiser.com/MMacGregor/indexc.htm MacGREGOR AUCTIONSMike MacGregor, Auctioneer905-263-2100 l 1-800-363-6799 l 905-718-6602macgregorauctions@hotmail.com MISSING DOG IN BAY RIDGES - PICKERING Louie is a grey 10 lb Toy Poodle missing since Wednesday June 21st from Bay Ridges Area in Pickering. Very scared and nervous dog, will run if approached. He likes to hide under decks and in small areas. Please help us find him by checking your yards. He wears a blue collar with a deer head tag, and a name tag.IF YOU SEE HIM PLEASE CONTACT TEAM CHELSEA AT 905 666 4676 LIKE NEW ONLY $6,988+HST 2010 Chevrolet ImpalaLoaded with extras, low mileage only 148,000 original kms. Beige in colour Certified & E-tested UNITED AUTO SALES349 King St. West, Oshawa 905-433-3768 ONLINE ONLY COLLECTOR ESTATE AUCTION- GAS STATION/AUTO MEMORIBILIA - ANTIQUES - ADVERTISING SIGNS, COLLECTABLES- Beginning Friday July 7th - 10am- Closing Tuesday July 11th - 7pmat MCLEAN AUCTIONS - LINDSAY / LINDSAY SALES ARENA at 2140 Little Britain Rd- Orange barn across from Race Toyota-selling 3rd of 3 Fantastic Auctions in a row - Starting July 7th featuring the estate of the late Jim Howe, long time collector, 1000's of interesting and unique items, Gas Station & Automotive memorabilia, radios, record players, signs, advertising, memorabilia, plus several local estate inclusions, hundreds of collectables, vintage Burch popcorn machine, excellent glass & china, Cranberry, coins & bills, jewelry, Sterling Silver, comics, railway & traffic lights, saddle, wakeboards, life jackets, electric scooter, industrial sewing machines, metal & woodworking tools, hand & power tools, hardware, snowblower, partial early list, over 2000 interesting and hard partial early list, over 2000 interesting and hard to find items, Note: closing Tuesday - 7pmMCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783photos/catalogue/terms/preview/pickup times at www.mcleanauctions.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARNFriday July 7th at 4:30pmLocated 3 miles East of Little Britainon Kawartha Lakes Rd 4Selling the contents of a Lindsay Home plus others - modern dining room set - Roxton maple 2 pc hutch - gate leg table - maple kitchen table and 6 chairs - bedroom set - carved trunk - curio cabinets - rnd oak table and 4 chairs - walnut teawagon - oval top trunk - Charbroil bbq (new) and Professional bbq - Simoniz elec pressure washer - gas water pump - Troybilt 208cc snowblower - 6x12 box trailer - JD mod D125 riding mower (only 18.3HRS, 1 year old) - 2000 GMC Safari Van (as is) - 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 8:30am to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am Lost & FoundL CarsC 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 CarsC 2012 CHRYSLER 200 $9800.00 Fully Loaded, Remote start, New Tires and brakes, 100,000 kl. Certified/Emissions 905-579-0804 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. Lost & FoundL CarsC 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. SOshawa(905) 240-1211 Now hiring!!! CLARKE, Eileen Emma (nee McCoppen). Peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 2nd at Amica Swan Lake, Markham in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Clarke. Dear Mother to Paul Clarke (Fran), Laureen Lucas, Wayne Clarke (Brigitte), and Melanie Bays (Gord). Loving Grandmother to Shannon Smith (Jim), Chris Clarke (Melissa), Kelly Kaliczynski (Peter), Carey DeJager (Paul), Dana Laurie and the late Dean Clarke. Great Grandmother to Emily, Grady, Grace, Tessa, Benson, Peyton, Holly, Clara, Samantha, Angela and Roger. Predeceased by her two brothers Jim (Kay) and George (Rhona). Eileen was born on December 19, 1925 to Mearl and Gerald McCoppen, and was loved by many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins and countless friends. Eileen loved spending her summers in Muskoka, and had many passions in life including gardening, baking, bowling, line dancing, and her gift of sharing laughter and joy with her smiling blue eyes. Visitation will take place at the DIXON GARLAND FUNERAL HOME, 166 Main St., N. Markham from 5-8 on Wednesday, July 5 and one hour prior to the service on Thursday, July 6 at 11am. Lunch reception to immediately follow service prior to Interment at Pine Hills Cemetery, Scarborough. Memorial Donations may be made in Eileen's memory to Cystic Fibrosis, The Alzheimer's Society of Canada, or the charity of your choice. MILLER, Cory Patrick - Born July 4, 1956, sadly slipped away from us on June 28, 2017, after his battle with cancer. Cory was strong, determined and so loving. He leaves behind his devoted wife Jennifer Miller, their six children, Skyler, Destiny, Joanie, Alyx, Uythian, and Landen, his brother Matt (Blair) and sister-in-law Tania, mother-in-law Joan Halket, and so many more loved ones. He is our eye in the sky as he stands beside his mother, father, and sisters, and watches over us until we meet again. R.I.P. my love, I walk with you inside me now and forever. A private family service was held at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St., Bowmanville. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences and donations may be made through www.northcuttelliott.com VAN DEN ENDEN, Adrian John, Age 91 years, Former GM Employee Co-owner of A&F Van Den Enden Greenhouses - Passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday June 30, 2017. Beloved husband of Cornelia (Corry) for 64 years. Loving father of Dorothy Mitchell (Jeff Brooks), Hilda Allward (Michael Hall), John (Cathy Rew), Frances, Art (Yvonne) and Rob (Linda Jegeris). He was predeceased by his children Maggie, Mike and son-in-law Gord Mitchell. Loving Opa of Matthew (Melissa), Adrian (Lisa), Lachlan, Rob (Lisa), Brad, Stephen (Christine), Fiona (Michael), Erika (Allan), Michael, Quinton, Danielle (Granville), Chris, Laura, Patricia, Akeelah, Jai, Jessie & Jennie. Cherished great-opa of Boston and Bronx, Ellis, Adrian, Max and Lou, Calie and Brooke, Jasmine and Adrian and Nicolas. Loving brother of Frank (Leny), Francien (Toon), Riet (Frans), Piet (Dora), Arie (Plony), Bert (Riet), Jan (Gre), Henk (Leny) and Rietja. Family and friends were welcomed at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St., Bowmanville, for visitation on Monday July 3rd, from 2 - 4 & 6 - 8 pm. Parish Prayers were held at 7:30 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at ST. JOSEPH'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH on Tuesday July 4th at 11 am. Private Interment Rosemount Memorial Gardens, Peterborough. Memorial donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Society. Online condolences may be made throughwww.northcuttelliott.com Auctions & Sales A Auctions & Sales A Auctions & Sales A Auctions & Sales A Death Notices Family & friends are encouraged to share their condolences, thoughts and prayers online Try The Classifieds! YOUR CAREERSTARTS HERE SEARCH du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ju l y 5 , 2 0 1 7 19 AP There’s Still Time to Congratulate your Grad! 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