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Home My WebLink AboutNA2017_08_09® News Advertiser.PICKERING CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY DURHAMREGION.COM COMING SOON TO AJAX Rossland. Rd. & Harwood Ave. www.mccoyburgerco.ca trattoria 905-492-6363 WEDNESDAY AUGUST 9, 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 Sister of Pickering ‘Lost Boy’wants missing persons day Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland PICKERING -- Siobhan Boyle is the sister of Jay Boyle, who went missing when she was 12 years old. Siobhan is now working to get a National Missing Persons Day established in Canada, to provide sup- port and resources for those with family members who have gone missing. Two years ago, the families of the ‘Lost Boys’, who went missing 22 years ago and haven’t been found, had a bench along the Pickering waterfront dedicated to them. Siobhan’s Boyle’s brother Jay was 17 when he went missing along with five of his friends in 1995 Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Siobhan Boyle was just 12 years old when her big brother Jay went missing. Twenty-two years later, she wants to do something to help Canadians who have loved ones that have gone missing. Jay, a 17-year-old Pickering teenager, and five of his friends, dubbed the Lost Boys, vanished March 17, 1995 after a night of partying. Video surveillance caught three of them breaking into the East Shore Marina on French- man’s Bay in the very early morn- ing hours. It’s believed the boys stole two boats and went for an ill-fated ride on the frigid waters of Lake Ontario. See EACH page 3 1822 Whites Rd. 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The first was found in Oshawa. “With this second positive result, it’s a clear indication that West Nile virus is in the community,” said Laura Free- land, the health department's manager of environmental health. “As a result, we continue to remind area residents of the importance of taking precautions to avoid mosquito bites and to remove standing water from their properties to help reduce the potential of being exposed to the virus.” The mosquito-borne disease is spread to humans via the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected by feeding on the blood of birds that carry the virus. The disease is not passed from person to person or from bird to person. Most people who con- tract the virus will experience mild ill- ness including fever, headache, body ache, nausea, vomiting, and rash on the chest, stomach or back. More seri- ous symptoms can include muscle weakness, stiff neck, confusion, trem- ors, numbness and sudden sensitiv- ity to light. Symptoms usually develop between two and 15 days after being bit- ten by an infected mosquito. Although the risk of becoming infect- ed is low, residents should still take the following precautions to minimize the risk of mosquito bites and the possibility of being infected with WNV: • Wear shoes, socks and light- coloured clothing, including long sleeve tops and full-length pants, when outside especially at dusk or dawn when mos- quitoes are most active. • Use insect repellent containing DEET on exposed skin, following Health Canada’s safety tips on using personal insect repellents. • Remove standing water from your property where mosquitoes can breed. • Ensure that window and door screens are in good repair to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home. Durham Region Health Department sets mosquito traps across the region and submits mosquitoes for laborato- ry testing every week between June and September. In addition, regional catch basins and other stagnant water sites are treated with a larvicide to reduce mos- quito breeding. For more information on WNV, call the health department’s Environmental Helpline at 905-723-3818 or 1-888-777- 9613, or visit durham.ca/westnile. Mosquitoes in Pickering testpositive for West Nile virus Submitted Photo DURHAM -- Adult mosquitoes collected at a trap site in Pickering have tested positive for West Nile virus. It’s the second pool of mosquitoes in Durham that have come back positive. The first one was in Oshawa. Three teens charged after knifepoint robbery in Ajax Fifteen-year-old victim not physically injured AJAX — Three teens are facing charges after a 15-year-old boy was robbed at knife- point in Ajax on Monday. Police said the victim was in a parking lot on Middlecote Drive at about 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 7, when he was approached by three suspects. Two of the suspects robbed the victim of personal items and one suspect was wielding a knife. The victim was not physically harmed. The suspects fled on foot and were arrest- ed a short time later. Two sixteen-year-old boys from Ajax and a 15-year-old boy from Toronto are charged with robbery and possession of property obtained by crime. One of the 16-year-olds is also charged with possession of a weapon to commit an offence. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2521 or make an anonymous tip to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at www.durhamregionalcrimestop- pers.ca or 1-800-222-8477. 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 • Au g u s t 9 , 2 0 1 7 3 P Jennifer O’ConnellMP Pickering-Uxbridge You’reInvited! Jennifer O’COnnell invites yOutO a FREE OutdOOr MOvie night! featured MOvie:Zootopia sunday,august 13 at elgin Park, 180 Main street sOuth,uxbridge Gates open at 7:30pm. 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CALendAR OF eVenTs Submit your events online Event listings are easy to input online. Many of the events put online will also make it into our Calendar of events in our Thursday newspapers. To add your event, go to durhamregion.com/durhamre- gion-events. A massive search for the teenagers turned up no sign of them or the boats. A gas can near Wilson, N.Y., which had been stowed on one of the stolen boats, is the only thing that was found. “I remember feeling it was almost not real, like I was stuck in a bad dream,” recalls Siobhan. Jay was the older brother to three sis- ters. “For years growing up, I felt no one understood us,” Siobhan said. The Boyle family was also close to Cam- eron Bailie and his family. “We all grew up together,” Siobhan said. Bailie, 27 years old and a father to a five-year-old boy, also went missing from Oshawa on Jan. 10 of this year. “When I showed up at their house that week, it was like showing up in the house I had to live in for all those years after Jay went missing,” she said. Unlike the Lost Boys, Bailie’s body was found in June in Lake Ontario. But for those five months when he was missing, Siobhan knew what it was like to have no idea what had happened to a loved one that had vanished. During this time, Siobhan began search- ing for the resources that are available to families of missing people in Canada. “There’s nothing really for families of missing people,” she said. “I started researching and found Canada has no missing persons day.” She did find International Missing Chil- dren’s Day, but feels a day is needed for people of all ages. Siobhan has created a petition on change.org to garner support, which urges her Scarborough Southwest mem- ber of Parliament Bill Blair to help create a National Missing Persons Day. The petition states last year alone there were 71,000 reports of missing people in Canada. She writes Canada needs a day dedicated to all of the missing, to put faces to names and to raise awareness of the missing people. She said a missing per- sons day would also provide resources for the families with missing loved ones. Her biggest concern is ensuring families have a way to provide DNA. “This will allow them to give their DNA, so it goes into the profile,” she said. Siobhan explained in certain states in the U.S. that have a missing persons day, they preregister families to bring in DNA and they get an appointment to submit it that day. “Only two families have submitted their DNA out of the six families,” she said of the Lost Boys. The Boyle family provided Jay’s DNA long ago. Siobhan hopes one day, the DNA will be used in comparison to human remains that were found near the Niagara River in 1998. They were wearing a pair of red jeans like the ones Jay was wearing when he dis- appeared. Another set of human remains was found nearby. It wasn’t until many years later that the family learned about the remains, and there has not yet been a DNA test conducted on them. But Siobhan continues to call police to ask for updates, and still has hope they will be tested. Each year the boys’ families gath- er at Frenchman’s Bay to remember Jay; 18-year-old Chad Smith and 17-year-old Robbie Rumboldt of Pickering; 17-year-old Jamie Lefebvre of Scarborough; 17-year- old Michael Cummins of Oshawa; and 16-year-old Danny Higgins of Ajax. Recently, Siobhan learned Blair will present her petition for a national missing persons day to parliament in September. “I feel like I’m just doing it to help other families,” she said. “I just don’t understand why our government hasn’t done any- thing.” She hopes to get more signatures. The petition can be found at change. org/p/declare-a-national-missing-per- sons-day-in-canada. Before the petition is brought to Par- liament in September, the official peti- tion that will be presented will be posted at petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Home/ Index. According to the House of Commons’ website, the government responds within 45 calendar days to every petition present- ed in the House of Commons. Each year, families of the missing boys gather in remembrance at Frenchman’s Bay EACH from page 1 Torstar file photo PICKERING -- Family members released balloons in March of 1996 during a vigil to remember the six teens who disappeared after taking boats into Lake Ontario. Each year, the families of the ‘Lost Boys’ gather at Frenchman’s Bay to remember. 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 • Au g u s t 9 , 2 0 1 7 4 P email:info@rubaroc.com www.rubaroc.com Call today for a FREE QUOTE 905.689.9911 •1.855.766.7822 ABETTERWAYTOfixADECK Long Lasting •Easy toMaintain • instaLLEd by ProfEssionaLs • antibactEriaL cooLEr than concrEtE •rEducEs sLiP & faLL accidEnts • custoM MixEs &dEsigns BOUNCES LIKERUBBERWEARS LIKEROCK WE havE noWoPEnEd ournEWLocation in PickEring Durham police investigating incident as ‘possible hate crime’ Alyshah Hasham newsroom@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Brett Alford-Jones saw the orange scrawl on the garage of the Pickering home where he lives with his husband, Paul, on Tuesday evening, after picking up their 5-year-old daughter from ballet practice. A misspelled gay slur. Then "Time to move. 30 days." She didn't see it, but the hate-filled threat has left the couple suddenly terrified about the safety of their daughter, their home and their community. The threat is in the "30 days," Paul said in an interview Wednesday, between speaking to police and arranging for a new security system. "But you have to stand in the face of fear, right? If we don't say something, they are going to do this to other people," he said. "You have to stand up and fight hate." Soon after the incident, neighbours start- ed a GoFundMe campaign for the couple, to raise funds for a new security system. The money raised will go toward the installation of ADT cameras around the property, and cover the cost of monthly maintenance for a few months. In just a day, the campaign surpassed its $1,800 goal and raised more than $3,700. The campaign has since closed. Durham police are investigating the inci- dent as a "possible hate crime." Spokesper- son Const. George Tudos said the case will be assigned to investigators who will deter- mine whether it is a hate-motivated crime based on information such as the perpetra- tor's intention. Officers are not aware of any similar inci- dents and ask anyone with information to contact the police non-emergency line, he said. The graffiti in full says: "We Don't Like fagot (sic). Time to Move. 30 Days." The "we" is especially galling to Paul. "It makes me feel like it's the community that doesn't want us here. But this is Cana- da and I have the right to live anywhere," he said. Paul says the officers who responded on Wednesday around 8 a.m. were professional and concerned. However, he wonders why they were unable to respond earlier. Brett called the police non-emergency line imme- diately on Tuesday at 5:45 p.m. When Paul arrived home at 7 p.m., no officer had arrived and he was told when he called that the offi- cer who had been on his way had been called off to an emergency. By 11:30 p.m., no officer had come and Paul said they tried to go to sleep. Having all the kitchen knives next to the bed did noth- ing to stop the nightmarish scenarios playing in his head. Tudos said that he couldn't say specifical- ly why the call was not responded to sooner, but said it often depends on the staff avail- able and the number of calls coming in. Tudos noted that Whitby had a busy night, which could have resulted in some Pickering officers being sent there. He said Durham police take incidents tar- geting people based on sexual orientation or race very seriously and "will make sure we do a thorough investigation and find out who is responsible." The most obvious charge would be "wil- ful promotion of hatred," said lawyer Gerald Chan, who is not involved in this case. "It is communicating statements other than in a private conversation that wilfully promote hatred against an identifiable group." That charge requires specific permission from the Ministry of the Attorney General. The content of the graffiti could also be con- sidered uttering threats, Chan said. Chan said that while some cases involv- ing hate-related charges are controversial or hard to prove because of concerns about free speech, this instance seems clear-cut. "I think it's a challenge of finding out who did this. But the words themselves and the context of the words makes it pretty clear that this is an act of hatred," he said. Paul and Brett, who have been married for 13 years, lived in downtown Toronto and in a small town before moving to Brett's hometown of Pickering a year ago. Paul said they have never encountered anything even remotely like this before. He is concerned about how they came to be targeted - there is no outward indication that a gay couple lives in the home, he said. And he can't stop thinking about what will happen when the 30 days are up. "I want to spread awareness that this does happen," he said. "This is why things like Pride still need to be around. People don't think that this happens, especially in the GTA." Friends will help paint over the graffiti on Wednesday night, he said. "A good response from the community would be that ëwe' (in the graffiti) is not us." -- Torstar News Service Pickering couple fear for family’s safety after finding homophobic threat on garage door But you have to stand in the face of fear, right? If we don’t say something, they are going to do this to other people. -- Paul Alford-Jones “ Toronto Star photo PICKERING -- Paul Alford-Jones (left) and his husband Brett Alford-Jones (cap and glasses) found this homophobic graffiti sprayed in orange paint on their garage in Pickering Tuesday evening. The couple, who have a five-year-old daughter, live in north Pickering. 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 • Au g u s t 9 , 2 0 1 7 5 P email lroberts@pickering.ca 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 CityServices&LeisureGuide Fall2017 Guideswillbeavailable onlineandinCityfacilitiesAugust7. PickupyourcopyattheFarmers MarketonTuesdaysinAugust! programs ·classes ·workshops· events ProgramRegistrationstartsAugust15 forAquaticsandAugust17forallothers. pickering.ca/cityguide SummerSkateboardSeries Saturday,August12 1:00-4:00pm Diana,PrincessofWalesPark SkateParkbehindPickeringRecComplex Allagesevent.Registrationstartsatnoon. 3agecategorieswithprizesforBestRun& BestTricks. InpartnershipwithSwitchSkate& Snow. Allarewelcometowatch.Participants mustregistertocompete. 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AdditionalInformation:Onlyoneapplication perhouseholdcanbemadeeachyear.Therebate willbeappliedtoyourfinalpropertytaxinstalment inSeptember. Nochequeswillbeissued. NEWTax Grant for Low IncomeSeniors or Persons with Disabilities Upcoming Public Meetings Date Meeting/Location Time August23 CommitteeofAdjustment CityHall– MainCommitteeRoom 7:00pm Allmeetingsareopentothepublic. Fordetailscall905.420.2222orvisittheCitywebsite. ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall1.866.278.9993 Applications Being Accepted forOne Citizen Position on thePickering MuseumVillageAdvisory Committee ThePickeringMuseumVillageAdvisoryCommittee,advises staffonthegoalsandobjectivesofthePickeringMuseum Village.TheCommitteewillassistCitystaffwiththe implementationofmuseumplans. 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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 view Kudos to the DDSB for its energy- saving achievement A tip of the cap and congratulations are in order to the Durham District School Board (DDSB), for a laudable achievement that pro- vides confirmation the school board is on the right path to being as energy efficient as pos- sible. The Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA) recently announced the top 20 ener- gy-performing school boards in the prov- ince, as part of the 2017 Sustainable Schools report, and the DDSB claimed the top spot — up from a seventh-place ranking in 2016. The award serves notice the board’s employees and students are all doing their part for a sus- tainable school environment, reducing their human footprint while also saving money. The TRCA’s Sustainable Schools report analyzes energy use and building informa- tion for Ontario’s 5,000 schools and school board administration buildings. Energy tar- gets are set for each building, and energy sav- ings potential is determined based on the dif- ference between actual energy use and the target. The top 20 boards are recognized in the annual report. The DDSB has 135 buildings and a total energy savings potential of 12.6 per cent, which was tops in the province. For the DDSB, the award is positive proof its approach to saving energy within its schools is paying off. According to Shawn O’Brien, the DDSB’s manager of energy and mechanical design and mechanical main- tenance, it’s about finding new ways to save energy and then effectively tracking these ini- tiatives to ensure they’re having the desired effect. For example, O’Brien said about 50 per cent of DDSB schools are now outfitted with real-time energy monitoring, allowing offi- cials to monitor consumption, compare schools and find efficiencies. Other DDSB initiatives include upgrades to lighting, mechanical systems and boiler plants; training custodians in energy efficient practices; and getting students involved in energy conservation. O’Brien said student involvement has been one of the keys to being a top energy- saving school board in the province. “The children are the future, and with our teachings, we can create custodians of ener- gy,” said O’Brien, noting some students now help monitor energy consumption at their schools. “They see that if they turn out the lights at lunch, there is a reduction. It’s a good way to learn.” Energy efficiency is just one way the DDSB is engaged in being environmentally friend- ly. The school board also has more than 70 schools certified through the Eco Schools program, which focuses on energy conser- vation, waste reduction, greening school grounds and teaching ‘ecological literacy’. We hope the school board continues to find more energy-saving ways again next year and in the future. Trent Durham students positively impacting our community Students of new course will realize just how important their skills will become When I was a student, the pro- fessor was a distant figure at the front of the room and the university was an unre- sponsive institution to which I had to adapt. That isn’t the case nowadays, espe- cially at Trent University Durham-GTA. Here, as a professor, I have the real pleasure of hearing all sorts of feedback from students. It lets me know that what I do matters and it gives me a chance to show stu- dents that I take their ideas seriously. One piece of feedback that I’ve heard as much as any other is that students are interested in taking courses and enroll- ing in programs that will help them get a job. I understand that request, even if I think it’s a little misplaced. There is a growing sense that com- petition for jobs is fierce, that initial employment is frequently precarious and that education should make an applicant more attractive and turn tem- porary jobs into permanent careers. The province’s politicians have heard this feedback, too; and they’re encour- aging universities to respond. To their credit, universities are taking up some new initiatives, without erod- ing their mandate to produce and share knowledge. At the Trent Durham campus, we’ve responded in a variety of ways: by increasing internship opportunities, encouraging community based research projects and developing new programs, including the one I co-ordinate, com- munications and critical thinking. This program is designed to help stu- dents develop a set of durable and trans- ferable skills that we know employers want. We help students learn how to think in rigorous and creative way, sorting and evaluating vast amounts of information from various disciplines — and respond- ing with clear and persuasive writing. Courses in project management, research methods, digital communi- cations, among others, develop skills that will last entire careers (comprised of many different jobs) in almost any field. Recently, we’ve finalized our first ren- dition of the program’s capstone course. Starting in September, students in the capstone course will be taking on a proj- ect included in the Region of Durham’s Climate Adaptation Plan. As the climate gets wilder, warmer and wetter over the next 25 years, some of the region’s infrastructure will need updating, including the stormwater management systems. The students in the capstone course will be working closely with the manager and program coordinator of sustainabil- ity for the Region of Durham to develop a policy and communications strategy to bring to the region’s municipalities new ideas for upgrading of storm water man- agement systems. There are a lot of reasons why I’m excited about this course. Our work has a chance to have a real impact on an important issue facing our community. 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TinaBowen,SalesRepresentative SuttonGroupHeritageRealtyInc.Brokerage* 905-619-9500tbowen@rogers.com WHERE:18Anstead Cres.,Ajax DETAILS:ExceptionallydesignedSouthAjaxhome.Outstanding,completelyrenovatedkitchenwithtop ofthelineWolfappliances,spalikebathroomwithheatedfloors,walkoutbasement,hardwoodfloors,oasislikeprivatebackyardwithheatedpool.Somanyfeaturesmustbeseentobeappreciated. BACKYARDOASIS-OPENHOUSE SebastianMurdoch,BobCraig,SalesRepresentativesRoyalServiceRealEstateInc.,Brokerage905-697-1900 WHERE:46LownieCrt.,Bowmanville WHEN:Sat.Aug.12th&Sun.Aug.13th,2-4PM PRICE:$550,000 DETAILS:LovelyBrick2StoreyWithAGorgeous,Private,BackyardOasis,HighlightsThisMuchLoved,Single-OwnerHome.EnjoyYourHeated,Salt-WaterPoolAndExtensiveLandscaping;TheHomeEmanatesQuality.FinishedFromTop-ToBottomWithUpgradedKitchen(TopOfTheLineSSAppliances),EatIn--WithDoubleDoorsToPatio.HugeMasterBdrW/Ensuite&W/ICloset.EnjoyMid-LevelFamRmWithStnGlassWindows/GasFireplace,BsmtFeaturesBuilt-Ins/Bar/Workshop&4thW/R.BacksOntoGuildwoodPark. THINKINGOFSELLING? ShabanaRaja,Broker ASA-AccreditedSeniorAgentSohailRaja,SalesRepresentative Century21ParklandLtd.Brokerage*CallToday647-290-2157,416-698-1982shabanaraja15@gmail.com SOL D FORAFASTSALEANDTOGET TOPDOLLARFORYOURHOME, CALLUSNOW! large lot! Where:308EulalieAve,Oshawa PrICe:$325,000 DeTAILS:Great2Bedroom1BathBungalowonalarge40x107Ft.Lot.Housewasverywellkeptandismoveinready.Largenewadditionatbackofhouse.SeparateEntrancetoUnfinishedbasementwithEndlesspossibilities.In-LawPotential. TaylorScanlon,SalesRepresentative KellerWilliamsEnergyRealEstate;Brokerage289-251-2340Madeitsell.ca OPENHOUSESUNDAY AUG 13,2-4 PM WHERE:902HenryStreet,Whitby PRICE:$849,900 DETAILS:Don’tmissthishome!90X175ft.lot.Renovated7yearsago+addition,this3+2bedhomehasopenconceptinterior,hardwoodflrs,newwindows,roof,furnace,AC,etc.Fabulouskitchenw/granite,s/sappl,w/otodeckw/hottub.LivingRmw/fireplace,Potlightsthruout.Masterw/fireplace,2W/Iclosets,glassshowerbathroom.Completelyfinishedbasementwith2bedrms&fullbath,RecRmw/built-ins&Fireplace.CallGrace416-417-2202 GraceJorgensen,RPASuttonGroupHeritageRealtyInc.905-686-5153or905-430-9000TollFree1-866-430-9900gjorgensen@sutton.com Sun 2 - 4 p M ! COUNTRY .5 ACRE•NORTHPICKERING PRICE:$798,800 DETAILS:CenturyHomeCountryEstateonalmost.5AcreLotinQuaintCountryVillage.AmazingLocationNearGTA,#7,#407,‘GO&#401!CountryNearCity!4Bdrm+Office.CountryVillageofGreenwood!2498SixthConcRd/WestneyNofTaunton!OpenHouseSun2-4pm! TrishFrench,SalesRepresentative Re/MaxRougeRiverRealtyLtd.,Brokerage*(905)428-6533www.TrishFrench.com OPENHOUSESAT&SUN•2-4PM WHERE:217CornishDr.,Courtice PRICE:$499,900 DETAILS:4Bedroom •24Pc.Bathrooms •Fridge2016 •Stove2016•Shingles2017•FamilyRoom •Appliances •WalkoutFromMasterToBalcony•HalminenHome •GreatFamilyHome •ChildSafeStreet TonyK.Sobczak,SalesRepresentative RoyalLePageConnectRealty,Brokerage416-751-6533 *Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of RecordPAGE 2 Name T hatAgent Name: Phone: Email: DropofforMail entries to: This Week,c/o Name that Agent Contest 865 Farewell St. S., Oshawa, On L1H 6N8 Entries to be submitted by August 25, 2017 Match the numbers to the agents name below for your chance to admissiontoAfricanLionSafarifor2adult &2children,upto$142retailvalue! * s a l e s r e p r e s e n t a t i v e • * * b r o k e r __CaroleMcIntyre**,Keller Williams Energy Real Estate Brokerage __TanyaTierney*,Tanya Tierney Team Realty Inc. 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Real Estate, Brokerage __PattiWilliamson*,Remax Jazz Inc., Brokerage 7 9 10 118 12 13 14 1715 18 1916 3 42 651 Durham Real Estate, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 *Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of Record PAGE 3 *Sales Representative **Broker *** Sales Representative/Manager Broker/Manager Whitby •905-430-6655 Commercial •289-634-1525 Brooklin •905-655-0840 Oshawa •905-728-9414 CBRMR.com R.M.R. Real Estate-Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated Ryan deKuyper*Brooklin Adria Little*Brooklin Al Criegern*WhitbyKarenCarson*Whitby Rosada Silva*Whitby CorinneDezsi*WhitbyRafaelM. Roberto**Broker of Record Marlo Brown*WhitbyDeborahGlover**Brooklin Steven Murray**Brooklin Lesley Joss*Brooklin PamelaPark*Brooklin Dominika Stollar*BrooklinBarb Simons*Brooklin Lori Sullivan*Brooklin JoeBolahood***Brooklin/Osh/WhitbyTeenaBecker*Brooklin TammyDean*Oshawa Kim Dunlop*Oshawa Sandra Buchan*Oshawa Tammy Boudreau*Oshawa Marj Taraso*Brooklin WendyBooth*Oshawa Pamela Daley*WhitbyJudiAnderson*Brooklin Ryan Sia*WhitbyDanielJeronimo*Oshawa Shawn Lackie***Oshawa EdwinSrinivasan*WhitbyZainJafrey*Oshawa DanielMaundrell*Oshawa Julian Racolta*Whitby Bill Little*CommercialDoug Taylor*Oshawa Ben Vongprachanh*Oshawa JudyWeeks*WhitbyRick Watson*Oshawa Jule Westgate-Sarrazin*WhitbyGrahamHealer**CommercialShannon Watson*Oshawa We never stop moving. ™ SarahNiras*Whitby MalcolmMacaulay*Whitby Linda Mash*Whitby Bernice McNutt*Whitby Blair McNutt*Whitby Dalveer Minhas*Whitby VernMorton**Whitby Aaron Little*Whitby JoeJeronimoWhitby Donna Kavelman*Whitby Silvana Fiorente*Oshawa KenKavelman*Whitby JoeGagliardi*Whitby JoanneHeffering*Whitby Kathy Hickey**Whitby Rebecca James*Whitby BrettHickey*Commercial For the second straight year, Coldwell Banker R.M.R. was a Leader Level sponsor of the local Port Perry Rotary Ribfest. The event premiered in 2016 and was a smash hit, raising $50,000 for the Oak Ridges Hospice of Durham. Oak Ridges Hospice of DurhamLtd.israisingmoneytoopenDurhamRegion’s first 5-bed hospice house. An additional $50,000 was expected to be raised from the 2017 event. At any rate the Ribfest offered culinary glee to over 20,000 people that attended the 3-Day affair. Held at the popular Palmer Park waterfront, the event featured some great entertainment. Another successful event that pleased music fans and rib fans both. And the kids had a blast too, at the Kids’ Zone. A little fun for everyone. And Coldwell Banker R.M.R. has been a major partner from the start. PORT PERRYROTARYRIBFEST Open HOuse, sunday aug. 13tH, 2-4pm Incredible value in this sought after area of Bowmanville.This 1+1 bedroom unit features open concept kitchen& living room with bright & sunny rooms. The kitchenfeatures, stainless steel appliances & large breakfast bar.Spacious living room has a juliette balcony overlookingden which can be used as large 2nd bedroom.Master bedroom has a walk in closet! Close to publictrans, hwy401 & downtown Bowmanville.All at an affordable price with low maintenance fees,locker & parking space close to main entrance!Hurry before it’s gone!Offeredat$289,900 98AspenSpringsDr.,Unit205,Bowmanville HOLLYMACGILLIVRAYSales Representative direct 905-903-4146905-831-9500www.hollymac.ca Sutton GroupHeritageRealtyInc.,Brokerage Open House, Sat & Sun, August 12 & 13, 2-4pm 486 Britannia Ave. E., OshawaAmaxing Layout - Private Lot! Thisisaquality,Jefferybuilt,3+1bedroom,open concept home ideal for entertainingand family living. Could also be ideal for thein-laws or rebounding children and workingfrom home. Multiple living areas; formalliving and dining rooms; spacious openconcept kitchen, family room with frenchdoors to a large private deck; rec. roomwith look-out windows and much more.Don’t Delay, call John Today. Visit John atwww.homesoshawa.com 905-435-7490 Visit John atwww.homeswhitby.com John DaleBroker Sutton Group Heritage RealtyInc., Brokerage* $749 , 0 0 0 905-372-2211dbulger@realtyexecutivespentel.com Daniel J.Bulger**** Stunning Bowmanville homein sought after familyneighborhood. This 4 bdrm 2 full & 2 half bath homeis finished top to bottom.Open concept main floor is an Entertainer`s Delight!Hardwood floors throughoutthe living room, dining room,family room and the upperlevel. Large kitchen andwalkout to oversized deckthat is perfect for entertaining. Kitchen overlooks the family room andgas double sided fireplace. Master bedroom features walk-in closet andlarge ensuite. Close to schools, parks, the future 407 extension and allamenities. This home is a must see!!!$699,900.00 MLS# E3876153 26 Mccorkell Street, BowManville REDUCED! WHERE:75GreatGabeCres,Oshawa DETAILS:JustMoveYourFurnitureInAndEnjoyThisTurnKeyHomeWithNoHomesBuiltBehind**LessThan2YearsOld**PrideOfOwnershipShows-3Bedrooms,3Bathrooms,EntertainersKitchenW/QuartzCounterTops,StainlessSteelAppliances,UpgradedKitchenCabinets,UpgradedBacksplash,Potlights,HardwoodOnTheMainFloor,2ndFloorLaundry,MasterEnsuiteBathroomW/SoakerTubAndStandUpShower,Walk-InCloset,CentralA/C,CentralVacuum,GarageDoorOpener,407,MinutesToUOIT,Transit,Schools,Shopping.Futureretailplazacomingsoon,407Extensionmergingwith35/115. MichealDiGiovini, SalesRepresentativeRemaxFirstRealtyLtd.,Brokerage 647-200-7228 $550,0 0 0 AMAZING VALUE! 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Sharon & Wayne D., Oshawa ExpEriEncE •intEgrity •compassion •Family Law •Real Estate •Wills & Powers of Attorney •Estates •Guardianship “Our Experience Is Your Advantage” www.mgmichaelslaw.com Ajax 381 Westney Rd., S, Tel: 289-460-1533 Fax: 905-426-1091 Bowmanville 52 King St W, Tel: 905-623-2586 Fax: 905-426-1091 Pickering resident made gruesome discovery of chicken while on morning walk Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Police are investigat- ing after decapitated remains of chick- ens and a goat were found at Pickering’s waterfront on Monday morning. A Pickering resident was walking her dogs at around 6 a.m. on Aug. 7 when she came across the decapitated head of a chicken along with a lot of garbage and flowers. The resident said in an email there were a few other people on the beach and a man warned her not to go to the furthest point west on the beach because there were numerous decapitated chick- ens along with a goat. Pickering Animal Services attended the scene and cleaned up the remains. “It is the first time we’ve seen that type of call,” said Lindsey Narraway, supervi- sor of Pickering Animal Services. “Obvi- ously this is not something the city approves of.” Narraway is reporting the situation to the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Durham regional police Const. George Tudos confirmed the goat and chickens were reported to police. “We are looking at the incident and investigating,” he said. “It’s not a nor- mal occur- rence that we get and obvious- ly we’re going to have to look at witness- es, speak to people, any- one who has info,” he said. Tudos said it’s very early in the investi- gation, and police still have to determine whether the animals were in fact decapi- tated while they were alive, or bought at a butcher and disposed of on the beach. Anyone with information is asked to call the West Division Criminal Investi- gations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520. Decapitated goat, chickens found at Frenchman’s Bay PICKERING — The City of Pickering is accepting applications for one citizen posi- tion on the Pickering Museum Village advi- sory committee. The committee advises staff on the goals and objectives of the Pickering Museum Village, and will assist staff with the imple- mentation of museum plans. Members must reside in Pickering and represent a broad range of interests and experience. More information on require- ments and an application form can be found at http://bit.ly/2tX8eg8. For more information on the duties of a committee member, contact Tanya Ryce at 905-420-4620, or email tryce@pickering. ca. Those interested in the appointment should submit the application form to lroberts@pickering.ca by Aug. 18. Pickering accepting applications for museum advisory committee Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland Taking a virtual tour PICKERING -- Muadh Mugdi, 13, took a virtual tour of the top of the CN Tower during the TD Summer Reading Club at the Central Branch of the Pickering Public Library recently. The TD Summer Reading Club is a nationwide reading club that is free and offers a variety of fun reading-related activities for children from birth to 12 years old, and aims to keep them engaged in reading all summer long. 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 • Au g u s t 9 , 2 0 1 7 12 AP Visit a Durham location near you!www.canadawindowsanddoors.com 905-665-1506119 Consumers Drive,Whitby .canadawindowsanddoors.com 905-665-1506 CanadaWindows&Doors ProudlyServingDurhamSince1991 Glass and screen repairsGlass and Glass and sscreen creen repairsairsGlass and screen repairs Weekday Same Day Service Available!Weekday Same Day Service Available! 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For my own sanity and the stability of my family, do not close lanes somewhere on each east-west corridor every year! While I understand construc- tion projects must occur and we need to upgrade our infrastructure, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that if you block all east-west corridors at the same time, there will be no alternatives and traf- fic will be at a standstill. Here’s a suggestion. Why not do all the construction on Hwy. 2 from Pickering through Oshawa one summer and the next summer leave that open and do all the construction necessary on Rossland Road through the region; the following year do all necessary work on Taunton, etc. In my 23 years in the Town of Whitby, I have never seen traffic this congested. Why not do work at night? We seem to pay enough taxes to pay for the extra cost of lighting. Plan it out better. Our elected offi- cials at all levels are dropping the ball on this. Just talk to one another and co-ordi- nate it better. I challenge our elected officials to actu- ally take a drive in rush hour and see how they like it. If someone doesn’t do some- thing, I just may have to run for office. I am sure my campaign focused on better traffic planning, of actually planning construc- tion, using primarily night time construc- tion, adjusting traffic lights to improve flow during construction and actually car- ing about the driver would get me into the mayor’s seat or on regional council in the next election. As long as you keep polling hours open until 11 p.m. when the com- muters actually get home in the summer! Mike O’Neill Whitby Durham teacher a well-deserving award recipient To the editor: Re: ‘One of Canada’s best physics teach- ers is right here in Durham — Lisa Cole honoured for being a ‘one-of-a-kind’ educa- tor’, news, www.durhamregion.com What a pleasant surprise to read of Lisa Cole’s honour bestowed upon her by the Canadian Association of Physicists. I am not at all surprised in fact that she would have won this prestigious award and rec- ognition. After watching and listening to her for that one day, I immediately went home and repaired a dresser drawer with nails and hammer that I had been avoiding for several weeks! Lisa gave me the confi- dence to just do it! My 13-year-old daughter Channing and I had the honoured privilege to attend the stem event in Oshawa this past March, facilitated and moderated by Lisa herself with her team of dedicated volunteers. it was a most enlightening day of girl-cen- tred and focused teaching and learning that saw many young minds express them- selves freely and safely to broaden their knowledge and curiosity. Even us parents in attendance were welcomed and treat- ed to adult learning and enlightened that a new age for girls is growing and how we can best support our daughters to explore their interests and actively engage them in a variety of experiences with different peo- ple, even if it doesn’t make sense to them now. What was most exciting to see and experience was Lisa, a teacher of a visible minority of Korean descent, sharing with all of us her personal life and experience of how she found ‘her path from her passion’, and for all the young girls in attendance, from a ‘diverse rainbow’ of our commu- nity, to look to Lisa and think that maybe they could do this too! Thank you Lisa for your example of smart, strong, and fearless! Shelley Dennis-Gordon Whitby Letters to the editor 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 Write us 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 • Au g u s t 9 , 2 0 1 7 13 AP FOCUS ON FAMILY FOCUS ON SENIORS FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON FOOD & WINE How to keep focused on the road when there’s chaos in the back seat Jennifer O'Meara jomeara@durhamregion.com Whether it’s a crying baby or quarrel- ling siblings, driving with kids can be dis- tracting and downright dangerous. As challenging as it can be to drive with kids, it’s equally true there is no cargo more precious than your children. So, for tips on how to keep everyone safe, Durham Parent found a local expert. Ray McKenna has been a Durham elementa- ry school bus driver for years, driving with as many as 63 school-aged children at a time. Below are his tips for travelling safely with kids: Set out the rules before putting the car in gear On a school bus, it’s things like no standing up and no switching seats. In a car, you might have rules like no yell- ing, no playing with the window, and no fighting. Whatever rules you set, make sure you go over them with the kids at the beginning of the journey. “I always end things by saying ‘that’s not safe’. There’s no back talk to that,” explained McKenna. Once the rules have been in place for a while, you likely won’t have to review them before every trip. Consider a seating plan In a family vehicle, you only have so many options for seats, but there is some flexibility. Consider keeping younger kids closer to the front (if you’re in a minivan or three-row SUV). Older, more patient kids might make a good buffer between younger siblings. Children prone to car sickness may fare best in the middle seat where they can see out the front window. Ears for the kids, eyes on the road Yes, you have that rear-view mirror that you can use to peak back on the lit- tle ones, but that’s not actually what that mirror was designed for. It can be super tempting to keep one eye on the back seat, especially when every other moment you’re hearing ‘Mommy, look at this’. On quiet, wide-open roads, you may be safe to venture a glance. However, when you’re on busy roads with on-street parking, or in school zones where kids can dart out, know that you can’t afford to look away from the road, even for an instant. “You have to tune it out a lot of the time, depending on traffic and where we are,” said McKenna. Pull over It could be World War Three in your back seat. It could be a missing water bottle or favourite stuffed animal. Maybe someone is motion sick and throwing up. There are times when you’re driving and your kids really do need you now. That’s when you need to find a place to pull over so you can parent safely. “Don’t try to resolve the issue at 30, 40, or 100 kilometres an hour. Don’t. Just don’t,” said McKenna. “If you’re turning around, pointing your finger and saying something to your child in the back — you’re not looking where you’re going.” There’s just one more thing to keep in mind before you set out with the kids, and that’s are you OK to drive? Seriously, how tired are you? Lack of sleep really does impair your ability to drive safely, possibly as much as driving while using drugs or alcohol, according to Durham Police. If you have a new baby and aren’t getting any rest at night, try to give yourself a break during the day. If you’re exhausted, the grocery shopping can wait and you can live on delivery pizza for a night … you wouldn’t be the first parents to make that trade-off. 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Cassie’s story is a particularly horrific, but unfortunately familiar one that Mari- on Cozens, the self-titled house mother of WINGS, sees. Cozens estimates that 90 per cent of the 66 women who have been in WINGS care have fled domestic abuse. It was this April when 27-year-old Ajax woman Arianna Goberdhan was killed. She was nine-months pregnant at the time. Her husband, Nicholas Tyler Baig, has been charged with first-degree murder. One in 10 women facing spousal abuse report it occurred during pregnancy, per a Stats Canada report in 2009. “It places women at a greater risk,” McCormack explained, stating that an already volatile partner may become more abusive. There is a competition for attention between mom and the fetus, and the obvi- ous added stress and worries of having a new baby, she said. An abusive partner might overly criticize a pregnant woman for weight gain — even though healthy pregnant women on average gain 25 to 35 pounds to support the baby’s growth — or chastise her for her lack of endurance dur- ing pregnancy. “It unfortunately creates a situation for more verbal and psychological abuse,” McCormack said. There are a number of supports for women who are pregnant and facing dis- tress or domestic violence types of situa- tions. There are four shelters in the region: the Denise House, in Oshawa; Herizon House in Ajax; Bethesda House of Mercy in Clarington and the YWCA in Oshawa, all of which take women with or without chil- dren. Rose of Durham assists young and soon-to-be parents, specifically women 25 and under and men 30 and under, and pro- vides counselling and support. For pregnant women in domestic vio- lence situations who choose not to keep the child, referrals for private adoption or public adoption through the Durham Chil- dren’s Aid Society (CAS) can be made. Any referrals for abortion services need to go all the way to Toronto, McCormack said. That trip can be difficult, especially for many women fleeing an abusive situation as they often have little financial means or ways of getting all the way to Toronto. A number of organizations try to offer support along with prenatal classes. Dur- ham Region public health nurse Deb Jules said they offer the Healthy Babies Healthy Children prenatal class, which specifical- ly touches on healthy relationships as well. The program team can also make referrals to other support programs, like CAREA, DRIVEN or to the Durham CAS prenatal team. They can also help expectant moms find housing or safe shelter. The CAS prenatal team is a proactive resource that aims to help and support pregnant women who have no other chil- dren in their custody. Of the 100 cases they take on each year, a great majority who seek help are facing domestic abuse, said Jenni- fer Beattie, one of the prenatal support pro- gram workers. Their goal is to create a bet- ter future for the mom and baby so that CAS does not have to step in for the child’s pro- tection once it is born. They can also make referrals for addictions, substance abuse and emotional counselling — some aspects which coincide in domestic violence situa- tions. They will also ensure a safety plan is set up if an expectant mom returns to an abusive relationship. WINGS Maternity Home is the only dedicated maternity home in the Durham Region. It can only take four women at a time, who will often stay up until their baby is six to eight months old. The wait list is cur- rently 52 women. It is also founder Marion Cozens’ own home and is Christian-based, although Cozens stated they are inclusive of all faiths. As well, pregnant women who go to WINGS must work toward their own success of either schooling, career or get- ting their own independent home. Despite having helped 66 women (and 66 babies), Cozens said WINGS is simply not enough: there needs to be more good, safe places for expectant moms fleeing abuse in the region, as the only other maternity homes are all located in Toronto. For Cassie, she believes that everything she has now is due to WINGS. She currently lives with her daughter in subsidized hous- ing and is studying in a legal administration program with the hopes of becoming a law- yer or a judge. — Elisabeth Pfeiffer is a local first-time mom and freelance journalist. 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The First Riders program helps with that last requirement, as new students are provid- ed with the opportunity to learn about bus safety and ride a bus for the first time. “The program is aimed to new little peo- ple to introduce them to riding a bus so it’s not so scary on their first day of school,” said Lianne Landry, location manager for First Student Canada bus company. “It’s also an opportunity to take their very first ride with a parent or guardian. It allows them that safety net so they will be more comfortable when they go on their own.” The four- and five-year-olds will learn safety tips like how to approach a bus safe- ly, how to get on and off the bus, along with behaviour expectations while riding a school bus. “The little ones are usually gung-ho to learn about riding the bus safely,” said Joel Sloggett, chief administrative officer for Stu- dent Transportation Services of Central Ontario (STSCO). “There are a lot of rules to follow to make sure you don’t get hurt.” They are taught to treat and listen to the bus driver as you would a teacher in the classroom. They are also taught where the driver’s blind spots are and why they need to steer clear of them. They also inform both parents and chil- dren of the safety features of a school bus and why there are no seatbelts on the bus. This is because of the bus design, which protects passengers through compartmentalization. If an accident were to occur, the lack of seat- belts on a bus would also mean the children can be removed from the bus as quickly as possible, Sloggett explained. Last year, more than 120 students in Dur- ham Region attended, Sloggett said. They encourage youngsters who won’t be taking the bus on a daily basis to attend the program as well, as they will likely take a bus at some point early in their schooling. — Elisabeth Pfeiffer is a local first-time mom and freelance journalist. She previously worked for the Windsor Star, Cornwall Standard-Freeholder, Ottawa Sun, and Hamilton Spectator. When and where? The First Rider program will take place at the Clarington Central Secondary School located at 200 Clarington Blvd. in Bowmanville on Friday, Aug. 25 between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.; and on Saturday, Aug. 26 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. It will also take place in Cobourg during those same times and dates at Northumberland Mall, located at 1111 Elgin St. W. in Cobourg. 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Sale Managed and Sold by:NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARNFriday August 11th at 4:30pmLocated 3 miles East of Little Britainon Kawartha Lakes Rd 4Selling the contents of a Lindsay home plus others - oak corner china cabinet (with curved glass) - refinished sideboard - mahogany break front china cabinet - walnut sideboard and vanity - garden bench - Percival cast iron seat - 6pc pine modern dining room set - tea wagon - futton - Panasonic 42" plasma tv - Napoleon natural gas bbq - Woods upright freezer - 16' alum boat with 60HP Johnson outboard and trailer (Evinrude elec trolling motor) - 2006 Ford E450 cube van (16', diesel, 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 AUCTION SALESunday August 13, 2017 9:00 am(viewing 8:00 am) Located in Orono on Mill Pond Road. Watch for signs. Large Auction Features: Articles From Past To Present. Clocks & Parts, Toys, Furniture, Collectibles, Woodworking & Misc Tools, Household Contents. 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 LINDO, Edna May (Nee: Grant) - Peacefully passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017 at the age of 81. Cherished and devoted mother to 6 children: Miguel, Marjorie (Richard), Samuel (Janette), Maxine (Brian), Grace and Christopher. Loving grandmother of 18: Nevrene, Adam, Kirsten, Justin, Elijah, Aliya, Austin, Danelle, Corrinne, Matthew, Nathaniel, Katrina, Brianna, Kristien, Rebecca, Gemela, Caleb, and Vienna. Future great grandmother to Mason. Survived by her brother James Rodney. Edna will be deeply missed by her nieces, nephews, friends and church families. All are welcomed to the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Rd. Ajax) on Thursday August 10, 2017 from 3-5 & 6-8 pm. A celebration of her life will be held at Members In Christ Assemblies (764 Ellesmere Rd. Scarborough) at 11 am. Interment to follow at Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens (Church St. entrance) In memory of Edna donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Scarborough Centenary Hospital would be appreciated. BALSDON, Katherine Naomi (nee Dashner) - Passed away peacefully at the Ajax Pickering Hospital on Sunday, August 6, 2017 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Vernon C. Balsdon. Loving mother of Greg and his wife Claudia and Bruce and his wife Andrea. Dear grandmother of Mary and Leona. Predeceased by her brothers George and Andy. Katherine will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends. Visitation will be held at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax on Friday, August 11, 2017 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church St. N., Ajax on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Erskine Cemetery. Katherine was a long-time member of Pickering Village United Church and the Ontario Chapter of O.E.S. If so desired, donations to the Pickering Village United Church or the Arthritis Society of Canada would be appreciated. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca BROADERIP, Herbert Mervin - passed away peacefully at Orchard Villa Retirement Residence in Pickering on July 26th at the age of 103. Beloved husband of the late Florence nee Wallace. Cherished father to sons Brent, Blair, and Ken and grandchildren, Paul, Michael, Colleen and Noah. A kind, gentle and positive man who loved family and the farm and cottage in Quebec, that for many years brought family together. The family will receive friends at SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE, 1057 Brock Rd., Pickering at 11:00 AM Friday August 11th at 11:00 AM. Service and celebration of life to follow at noon and 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Institute for the Blind (CNIB). GALE, Florence May - Passed away on Monday July 3, 2017 at the age of 92. Loving wife of the late Roger William Gale over 69 years. Beloved mother of Wayne (Lyn), Pamela (Jerry), Kelly (Lori) and Roger Jr (Janet). Adored Grandmother of Derrick, Darren, Christopher, Jessica, Ryan, Rachel and Erik. Great-grandmother to Taylor. Family and Friends will be received at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME 28 Old Kingston Rd., Pickering Village (Ajax), 905-428-8488 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm on Saturday August 12th. A Memorial Service will follow at 2:00pm in the funeral home chapel. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. PICKERING TOWN CENTRE Call to reserve today!905-215-0444 2 Days! 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