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® News Advertiser.PICKERING CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY DURHAMREGION.COM Newsstand price $2 per copy We have all your everyday grocery needs always at the LOWEST PRICE! * Summerhill’s 87 Williamson Dr., Ajax (at Westney Rd. North) Da Costa’s 1725 Kingston Road Pickering (at Brock Road) Tom’s 105 Bayly Street West, Ajax (at Monarch Ave.) *Certain restrictions may apply. See store for details. Early Bird Special! $5.49* *Includes: 2 eggs, bacon, ham or sausage, home fries & toast. *Monday to Friday, 6:30am – 11am. Holidays excluded. Plus tax. 1660 Kingston Road, Pickering North side of Kingston Rd, Just West of Brock Rd. 905-686-2055 That 50’s Diner WEDNESDAYJANUARY 31, 2018 Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland PICKERING -- Cathy Lombard with some of her finished pottery pieces. She is a frequent user of the pot- tery studio, which will be closing at the end of March after more than 30 years of being available to Pickering residents. Although the studio’s located inside the Pickering Recreation Complex, it’s run by Durham West Arts Centre, which has decided to terminate the lease. Cops release image of man in Pickering robbery PICKERING — Police have once again released a surveillance cam- era image of a person as they inves- tigate a cold case robbery that hap- pened a year and a half ago in Pickering. Three males, one of them armed with a gun, fled with cash after a rob- bery at the Smart Food Fair on Pickering Parkway near Brock Road around 3:15 p.m. on July 11, 2016, Durham police said. Police released an image of one man in hopes it will generate tips and move the case forward. He’s in his late teens or early 20s, black with a light complexion, and had a skinny build and a moustache. He wore a grey hooded shirt and white shoes. Another man is a black man with a medium build and the third, also black, had a slim build, police say. Call police at 905-579-1520, extension 5355 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Artists fear Pickering pottery studio will close its doors after 30-plus years Potters hope the studio, operated inside the rec complex, can be saved Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — The pottery studio on the first floor of the Pickering Recreation Complex is a bright, inviting space that is visible to the general public. “It is not out of sight or rel- egated to a dark basement loca- tion,” said Derek Chung, the Durham Potters’ Guild presi- dent. But potters fear what will happen at the end of March, when Durham West Arts Centre Inc., which runs the Pottery and Arts Studio, will legally termi- nate its lease a year early. “It was really disheartening to find out,” said Shirley Bailey, a member of the Durham Pot- ters’ Guild who uses the studio. DWAC could not be reached for comment. 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Matthew Coussons sentenced to life in prison for murder of girlfriend Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM – A judge has sentenced Matthew Coussons to life in prison for the murder of his girlfriend Kristina Bennett, calling the killing of the young Whitby mom a “brutal” act. During a sentencing Monday, Jan. 29, Superior Court Justice Michelle Fuerst set Coussons’s parole eligi- bility period at 17 years, at the same time urg- ing parole officials to weigh any future appli- cation “with the great- est care and caution. “This case involves a constellation of significant aggravating factors,” the judge said. “Ms. Bennett had done noth- ing to provoke the attack on her.” Coussons, 31, pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder of Bennett, with whom he had a young son, in June of 2016. Coussons was declared a dangerous offender in 2013 after stabbing three people at a party in 2011. He served two years in jail and was on a 10-year long term supervision order that required him to live at a Toronto halfway house, but his terms were relaxed to allow him overnight visits with Bennett at her home in Whitby. It was on one of those visits that Ben- nett was killed. Court heard Coussons, who had a history of jealousy and abu- sive behaviour towards Bennett, was drinking in contravention of his terms of supervision and grew increasingly agitated with her as the night went on, eventually confronting her with allega- tions she had been unfaithful. Coussons slapped Bennett and grabbed a serrated knife from the kitch- en. As he attacked her with the knife Bennett professed her love and devotion to Coussons, and begged him to stop fighting, court heard. Coussons wrote “I love you” on Ben- nett’s body and took pictures of himself with her, acts characterized by the judge as “an indignity.” In the morning he dropped their infant son off with a rel- ative and then went to a police station, where he confessed to the killing. Fuerst noted that during his danger- ous offender hearing, psychological assessments predicted Coussons was highly likely to commit more violent offences. Those assessments turned out to be prophetic, she said, noting Coussons’s lengthy history of violent crime and dis- regard for court orders. “It is evidence that he is ungovern- able in the community,” Fuerst said. Judge sets parole eligibilityof 17 years for ‘ungovernable’ killer of Durham woman Matthew Coussons DURHAM — A Toronto woman is fac- ing 50 charges related to fraud after thefts at GoodLife gym locations across the Greater Toronto Area including five Dur- ham locations. Police arrested a woman on Jan. 24 at the Consumers Road GoodLife Fitness location in Whitby after a month-long investigation by the major crime fraud unit. Officers believe a woman posed as a gym member, entered the women’s lock- er-room and broke into lockers steal- ing items including identification, cred- it cards and bank cards. The cards were then used to make fraudulent purchases and cash withdrawals. Falyn Clayton, 33, of Weston Road in Toronto is facing more than 50 fraud- related charges including possessing break-in instruments, theft under $5,000, mischief under $5,000, possession of credit cards obtained by crime and pos- sessing other people’s identification doc- uments. She was held for a bail hearing. Police have identified roughly 20 vic- tims and are asking other victims to come forward. Members of the major crime fraud unit also thanked the public and Toronto police for their help in the inves- tigation. Anyone with new information should call Det.-Const. Jaciuk of the major crime fraud unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5364. Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www. durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward. Police charge woman afterDurham GoodLife gym thefts du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 3 1 , 2 0 1 8 3 P 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 In Motion: FREE low impact, active living program for adults 55+. Tuesdays, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Indoor Dome Walk: Come walk our heated, soft surface indoor dome. Monday and Friday mornings, 9:00 am - 10:30 am starting February 5. Cost: $25.00 for an 11 use punch card. No age restrictions. 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To add your event, go to durhamregion.com/durhamre- gion-events. Nobody seems upset with DWAC — running a studio is a lot of work — but pot- ters expect the city to step in and find a way to save it. “I would like another potter to take it over, or for the city to take it over as part of a community thing,” said Bailey. The studio has been in operation since the rec complex opened in 1983, but has always been leased out and run indepen- dently. DWAC took it over in 2011. Despite this, the City of Pickering owns much of the equipment, and pays the hefty annual utilities. “We’ve been in a sense subsidizing the operation,” said Marisa Carpino, Picker- ing’s director of community services. Ward 1 City Coun. Maurice Brenner has made the concerns he’s heard from resi- dents known to staff and fellow council- lors. “I’m optimistic and hoping that a viable option and alternative will come forward that will keep the program in some form alive,” he said. Brenner recently gave notice that he will bring forward a motion at an upcoming council meeting regarding the issue. Carpino explained the city sees oppor- tunities for the space, but staff have to investigate how to best utilize the large space, and to at least break even financial- ly. “Staff are currently looking at our options in terms of how to proceed moving forward,” she said. Options could include operating the pottery studio, but sharing the space for other types of art, again leasing it to an out- side entity to run, or selling the equipment. Carpino said the city has heard from individuals who are interested in purchas- ing the equipment or operating the studio, and if either of those options go forward, there is a formal process for both. She noted 796 people used the facil- ity last year, and while that number may sound high, she said that includes all types of users, and it is in a large space. DWAC holds classes for children and adults, beginner to advanced, and open studio time. DWAC also offers the space for special events such as birthday parties. Bailey said she paid an initiation fee of $50, and $3 for each hour she uses the open studio. The Pickering studio is much less expensive to use than other locations in the GTA, said Brenner, and Bailey said she’d pay more if that’s what needed to be done. Cathy Lombard studied at OCAD Uni- versity, and recently rediscovered her love for pottery after retirement. “It’s been wonderful for me. I’m the happiest person in the world now because I’m doing what I love,” she said. She has some opportunities to show her work in upcoming exhibits and was lucky when she found a private studio where she can work, now that she doesn’t know the fate of the trusty Pickering studio. “It would be wonderful if they could stay open,” she said. “Obviously that’s what everybody wants to happen.” Chung explained the studio has always been connected to the guild, and currently, one member teaches three classes there. “In fact, the group was organized 30-plus years (ago) by potters who attend- ed the classes offered at studio and decid- ed to form a guild to promote pottery,” he said in an email. Not only do a handful of members use the studio, but the guild holds meetings there. He said the members who work out of the studio would not have an alter- nate location to continue making and fir- ing their pottery and therefore would be unable to participate in the guild’s upcom- ing sales. “It would be a real shame to lose such an incredible arts facility,” he said. Brenner noted the studio doesn’t only benefit budding artists, but people for therapeutic reasons; it’s good for hands if one is arthritic, it increases concentration levels and can benefit one’s mental health. Carpino said staff will present recom- mendations before the lease is up, and it will ultimately be up to council to decide the studio’s fate. PICKERING from page 1 Andrej Ivanov file photo PICKERING -- The pottery studio inside the Pickering Recreation Complex will be clos- ing at the end of March after more than 30 years of being available to Pickering residents. Pickering potters hope to stave off studio’s closure du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 3 1 , 2 0 1 8 4 P Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — One person was res- cued from a fire in an apartment building on Diefenbaker Court in Pickering Sunday night. Pickering Fire Services was called to a fire in a ground floor unit at 1525 Diefen- baker Court at 11:50 p.m. Sunday and had to force entry into the apartment. “One person was rescued from the unit and transported to hospital," said Pickering fire Chief John Hagg, adding the person had suffered from smoke inhalation. No other people were in the unit, how- ever, a dog died in the fire. Five trucks were on the scene and the area was cleared at around 2:30 a.m. Mon- day. Damage is estimated at $150,000. “The unit’s pretty much gutted," said Chief Hagg. The fire did not spread to other apart- ments. Once an Ajax fire crew was finished responding to a call of its own, the crew stood by at the Pickering station while the Diefenbaker blaze was extinguished. Durham Regional Police Services and the Office of the Fire Marshal are investi- gating the cause of the fire. Apartment gutted in Pickering fire Colin Williamson photo PICKERING -- Emergency crews were on the scene of an apartment fire on the ground level on Diefenbaker Court in Pickering on Monday, Jan. 29. One person was rescued and transported to hospital with unknown injuries. PICKERING — The public is invited to the screening of the documentary film, Pink Smoke Over The Vatican, which tells the dramatic story of the movement of women seeking to be ordained as priests in the Roman Catholic Church. The movement has grown into the inclusive and radical worldwide order of Roman Catholic Women Priests. It will be shown at Dunbarton-Fair- port United Church, 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering, at 2 p.m. Feb. 3. Entry is free and donations will be accepted. Woman priest Rev. Roberta Fuller, holds Catholic mass at the church on the first and third Saturday of the month. Her congrega- tion, Mary Magdalene, The First Apostle, Catholic Faith Community, has been run- ning since June. As this is the first Saturday of the month, regular mass will follow the screening at 4 p.m. The church will also host a recognized series of DVDs on Roman Catholicism at 2 p.m. every first and third Saturday of the month during Lent. Public invited to screening of women priesthood documentary in Pickering Buy and sel l in your neighbourhood. Tradyo Turns Your Clutter Into Cash. 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ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall1.866.278.9993 Upcoming Public Meetings Notice of Public Meeting 2018 Budget and User Fees Exhibitors Wanted for Petapolooza – Pickering’s Pet Festival Cancelled Family Day Holiday Hours of Operation CivicComplex(CityHall)905.420.2222 February19 Closed RecreationComplex,Pool&Arena 905.683.6582 February19 HealthClub 6:00am–5:00pm February19 FamilyDayEvent 10:00am–4:00pm FamilyPassport$15.75+txincludesallfamilyactivitiesatdesignatedtimes. Note–asupplyfeemayberequiredforsomeprograms.Please contactthefrontdeskformoreinformationandeventschedule. Pre-registrationforallactivitiesisstronglyrecommended. DonBeerArena 905.831.1035 February19 Closed DunbartonPool 905.831.1260 February19 Closed PickeringMuseumVillage 905.683.8401 February19 Closed PickeringPublicLibraries 905.831.6265 February19 Closed PickeringAnimalShelter 905.683.7575 February19 Closed GeorgeAsheCommunityCentre 905.420.2370 February19 Closed EastShoreCommunityCentre 905.420.6588 February19 Closed Saturday,May12,2018 10:00am–4:00pm PickeringLeashFreeArea–GrandValleyPark (Concession3,westofValleyFarmRd). Wearelookingforanimalrelatedbusinesses,breedersandrescue organizationswhoareinterestedinpurchasingaboothforthisevent. Asanexhibitoryouwillhavetheopportunitytodisplay,educateand/or sellyourproductswhileattheshow. RescueorganizationFee:$35(includesHST) Business&breederFee:$55(includesHST) Forfurtherinformationcall905.427.0093orvisitpickering.ca/petapolooza TheCounciloftheCityofPickeringwillholdaPublicMeetingto considerthe2018CurrentandCapitalBudgetandUserFeeson: Thursday,February15,2018at9:00am Friday,February16,2018at9:00am(ifnecessary) PickeringCivicComplex,MainCommitteeRoom OneTheEsplanade,Pickering The2018DraftBudgetdocumentswillbeavailable onlineby noononFebruary7th.Hardcopiesofthebudgetbookswillalso beavailableonWednesday,February7th bynoon forpickuponly andatnocostuponrequestbycontactingtheFinanceDepartment, CityofPickering,905.420.4634,orbyemailat Budget2018@pickering.ca.TheCityisproposingtochangefeesfora numberofplanning,recreationandotherCityfees. Residentsorotherindividualswhowishtoappearatthe February15,2018meetingasadelegationshouldregisterwith LindaRoberts,CommitteeCoordinatorby12:00pmonWednesday, February14,2018atclerks@pickering.caor905.420.4660,ext.2928. The2018CurrentandCapitalBudgetandUserFeeswillbeformally adoptedataMeetingofCounciltobeheldon: Monday,February26,2018at7:00pm PickeringCivicComplex,CouncilChambers OneTheEsplanade,Pickering ResidentsorotherindividualswhowishtoappearattheFebruary26,2018 meetingasadelegationshouldregisterwithLindaRoberts, CommitteeCoordinatorby12noononMonday,February26,2018at clerks@pickering.caor905.420.4660,ext.2928. WrittencommentsforCouncil’sattentionandrequestsforfurther informationregardingthesemeetingsshouldbedirectedtothe CityClerkatclerks@pickering.caor905.420.4660,ext.2019. Residentsareencouragedtovisitpickering.ca/budgettogainabetter understandingoftheCity’sbudget.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorneed additionalinformation,pleaseemailusatBudget2018@pickering.ca Datedthe24th dayofJanuary,2018 DebbieShields,CityClerk StanKarwowski,Director,Finance&Treasurer Saturday, May 26 •11:00 am - 5:00 pm Esplanade Park, One the Esplanade Artists & Artisans Wanted! Saturday, May 26 •11:00 am - 5:00 pm ArtfestArtfest on the Esplanade New this year - Premium Lots with a tent, table and chair setup included! Limited spaces available. Students are free! Download an application online, and apply before April 19, 2018. 905.420.4620 pickering.ca/artfest Nominate someone you know TheCityofPickeringinvitesandencouragesyoutosubmit nominationsforindividuals,groups,andbusinesseswhohave madeasignificantcontributiontotheCityofPickeringduring 2017. NominationFormsareavailableinCityfacilitiesoronlineat pickering.ca/civicawards,andmustbereceivedby Thursday,February8,2018at4:00pm. 905.683.7575 customercare@pickering.ca EnjoyFreeLunchTimeSkating Tuesdays from11:30amto1:00pm PickeringRecreationComplex,DelaneyRink February6,13,20&27,March6,20&27, April3,10,17&24. 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FreeSkating 1:00pmto3:00pm Allarewelcome-nopassrequired CourtesyofPickfairFamilyDental RecreationPickering Complex FamilyDayEvent 905.683.6582 pickering.ca/greatevents News Advertiser 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 6N8 www.durhamregion.com Tim Whittaker - Publisher twhittaker@durhamregion.com Fred Eismont - Director of Advertising feismont@durhamregion.com Mike Johnston - Regional Managing Editor mjohnston@durhamregion.com Abe Fakhourie - Director of Distribution afakhourie@durhamregion.com Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager chaines@durhamregion.com ADVERTISING 905-215-0527 CLASSIFIEDS 905-576-9335 DISTRIBUTION 905-579-4407 GENERAL FAX 905-579-2238 NEWSROOM 905-215-0481 LETTERS: We welcome letters. Please include your full name, address and day phone number. We reserve the right to edit for length, libel and community standards. Email: newsroom@durhamregion.com Member 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 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 3 1 , 2 0 1 8 6 AP Marijuana manufacturing facilities expected to be a big employer in Durham Region once pot is legalized There has been a lot of talk late- ly about the impending legaliza- tion of marijuana in Canada. Most of the discussion has focused on issues such as taxation, security and money to be made through investments. Setting all those issues aside, the most interesting discussion is what the impacts of legalization will have on the local labour market. With the potential for seven facili- ties in Clarington, marijuana production could become one of the largest employ- ers in the region, employing staff along the labour market; from low skilled to high skilled Durham Region residents. The sec- tor will require growers, security, logis- tics and quality assurance. These posi- tions can be piggybacked onto education and jobs that already exist, but it is such a unique market that industry-specific edu- cation needs to be developed with educa- tional institutes. Together with the Clarington Board of Trade and the Region of Durham eco- nomic development department, I had a chance to see one of these marijuana facilities in operation. It was surprising to see the level of security in the facility. A naïve reaction of course, but several secu- rity staff supported the plant. Also, in the particular facility I visited, there was a dis- tribution and logistics centre, where staff filled orders and sent them for shipping. At the time, the facility had approximately 150 employees, was scheduled to double in size in a year. Imagine the impact on the labour market if six other facilities opened in Durham Region? The number of workers required to operate marijuana facilities is surprising. The levels of education go from high to low. There are workers who may not have a post-secondary education, responsible for plant maintenance — keeping the mar- ijuana plants trimmed and in fine grow- ing shape. There are several occupations with responsibility for propagation, soil management, lighting and hydroponics. These occupations require education at the college and university levels in water treatment, agriculture and biology. Sev- eral quality assurance positions, requiring an understanding and knowledge of the many strains of marijuana in the facilities and to be responsible for quality assur- ance, require masters and PhD degrees. Current programs at Durham College and UOIT need to have a cannabis component and a conversation with schools to attract younger people to the industry. Anyone considering entering into the sector needs to understand cannabis pro- ducers are a legitimate business. There is a struggle to minimize the stigma in such a large, legitimate industry with legislative complications and requirements. All other issues of marijuana aside, the sector could impact the labour market positively in the region. — Heather McMillan is the executive director at the Durham Workforce Authority. The DWA provides local workforce information and champions workforce development initiatives unique to Durham Region. The DWA is one of a network of 26 Workforce Planning Board areas across the province. Send us your letters How to submit a letter to the editor: Email newsroom@durhamregion.com Fa X 905-579-2238 column ouR VIEW Removing the stigma of mental illness and bringing it out into the light is what Bell Let’s Talk Day is all about. Celebrated each year on Jan. 31, Let’s Talk Day has cleared the way for an open, honest conversation about mental health. Changing the perceptions surrounding mental illness has been happening slow- ly, but there has been progress and it has opened the door for more positive change, awareness and understanding. In any given year, one in five people in Canada will personally experience a men- tal health problem or illness, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association. Mental health will directly or indirectly affect all Canadians at some point in time. Ending the stigma that’s attached to mental illness is the biggest hurdle to over- come. It is the No. 1 reason why two-thirds of those living with a mental illness do not seek help. Fortunately, part of the positive change toward mental illness is occurring in Dur- ham Region, as the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) recently joined the society’s Elephant in the Room campaign, which seeks to lessen the stig- ma around mental illness. Blue elephants are prominently dis- played — in DCDSB’s case, they can be found in school main offices and the board’s management offices — and they act as a signal that the space is a safe place to talk about mental health. The DCDSB is aiming the Elephant in the Room campaign at its employees first. Managers and principals all received blue elephants, along with resources they can share with their staff, such as mental health support in the community. Officials say they are not expecting DCDSB staff to act as counsellors or men- tal health experts, but to be a safe sounding board for initial conversations. Maureen Lecourt, the DCDSB’s dis- ability claims management officer, was intrigued after learning about Elephant in the Room at a conference and brought the idea back to the school board. She notes the campaign is a good fit with the board’s Together for Mental Health strategy and is so far generating a lot of interest. The DCDSB’s program is one example of how having a conversation about men- tal health is helping. Let’s Talk Day is only one day out of the year, so it’s incumbent on all of us to keep the conversation going throughout the year to reverse the stigma of mental health, which keeps so many from seeking help to overcome it. ouR VIEW Blue elephants help remove stigma around mental health Marijuana producers will have a positive impact on employment Heather mcmillan By the Numbers Me t r o l a n D Du r h a M real estate Press Run 162,050 January 31, 2018 *Independently Owned & Operated Did you know? 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Letters to the editor Minimum wage increase has good and bad consequences To the editor: Re: Minimum wage increase It can be agreed that a $14 to $15 mini- mum wage sounds great not only to the people of Ontario, but to Canada and the whole world. I really like how the govern- ment has taken into consideration that peo- ple couldn’t live comfortably with minimum wage jobs, and even some were becoming homeless. “I am certainly not going to be the one to argue that $11 or $12 is anywhere close to enough to support a family. I sure couldn’t do it, particularly after moving from Winni- peg to incredibly expensive Toronto,” said Dan Kelly on CBC. Speaking from a teenager’s point of view, this is really helpful and to our advantage. This new minimum wage sets teenagers up to excel toward our future life, whether that be university, being an entrepreneur, or any- thing that would interest us. Although there are advantages to a higher minimum wage, I believe that there are disadvantages as well. The major disadvantage to the higher minimum wage is to small business own- ers. These owners (especially those in restau- rants), are in charge of the businesses labour costs. A Toronto restaurant owner claims, “his restaurant’s labour costs will take a direct hit, with an increase of 32 per cent over an 18-month period.” (CBC Radio). This shows that with the higher mini- mum wage, it will not only make it harder to pay for the labour of the workers, but it will also make everything else harder to pay for because there are other things that need attention and money, other than labour. Although this does make things worse for small business owners, I still think this is a good idea for the young people and those who are surviving off a minimum wage job. Eric Beckett Ajax Stop talking about mental health stigma To the editor: Re: ‘Out with ‘illness’ and in with ‘inju- ry’ for our first responders’, letter, wwwdur- hamregion.com There continues to be a stigma sur- rounding these brave men and women forcing them to stay in the dark about their injuries. Because they are always helping us, perhaps we can help them by eliminat- ing the stigma surrounding mental health issues. May I alter your thinking a bit: constant- ly and redundantly telling people there is a stigma to mental health issues has nega- tive consequences. You could stop. You need not repeat people who do, you need not direct that term to print or minds. You could stop. Harold A. Maio Retired mental health editor Fort Myers, Fla. Cameras in school zones will make a difference To the editor: Re: ‘Let’s not have a Toronto tragedy hap- pen at Durham schools’, editorial, Jan. 24 You correctly pointed to the root cause of safety issues in school zones, that is, Durham residents’ abysmal unsafe driving practices. In my estimation there is another finger that needs to be pointed, that is at all levels of our elected leadership in Durham Region. They are aware that photo radar and cam- eras will have a positive impact by eliminating the vast majority of safety concerns your arti- cle mentioned. However, permanent moni- toring technologies are not popular. Because the solution is so unpopular, our leadership’s noncollective inaction actually contributes to the problem. Having said that, let me share what some of our leadership is doing with regard to cameras and photo radar. The mayor of Oshawa, John Henry in a letter to the chair, Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS) Board dated March 3, 2016 requested the board consider the installation of photo radar as an additional enforcement tool. A digest of regional chair Roger Ander- son’s reply to my inquiry on this matter was, should a municipality decide to install cam- eras once legislative authority is in place, the DRPS would be pleased to decide where they go. We have gone full circle and two years later nothing gets done. So what was Osha- wa’s MPP Jennifer French doing on this topic during the same time frame? Let me share Ms. French’s response to my inquiry of March 9, 2016 concerning photo radar. Jennifer is supporting the ‘Natyshak Bill’. This bill died in Queen’s Park and in any event was promot- ing safety in construction zones, totally unre- lated to my inquiry regarding school zone problems. Another 360, more wasted time. And finally on this same topic, I have yet to receive a response to my inquiry on this topic from Brian Patterson, president and CEO of the Ontario Safety League. Will this turn out to be more wasted time? I am an advocate for the use of camer- as and photo radar in school zones and feel adopting them will make a difference, but I am not single minded. I am convinced that our elected leadership is in a position to make necessary safety improvements if they work together. Simply stated, and based on your reported findings concerning the recent police blitz, school zone safety is still an issue. Perhaps these elected leaders should get together along with other regional stakehold- ers and decide who’s doing what and when? 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Blue elephants are prominently displayed — in DCDSB’s case they can be found in school main offices and the board’s management offices — and they act as a signal that the space is a safe place to talk about mental health. Garland says the campaign is “powerful,” as well as much needed. “We’ve come a long way for sure … but we still have a long way to go,” he says, referring to efforts to lessen the stigma around mental illness. For example, he says conversations between an employee and their employer can be especially daunting. “They need to know, my employer is not going to think less of me,” Garland explains. With that in mind, the DCDSB is aiming the Elephant in the Room campaign at its employees first. Managers and principals have all been given blue ele- phants, along with resources they can share with their staff, such as mental health support in the community. “We know that our staff are role models for our students. If staff members are using respectful language and treating peo- ple with respect … our students learn from them,” explains Dianne Mullane, the school board’s mental health leader. Officials say they are not expecting DCDSB staff to act as counsellors or mental health experts — but to be a safe sounding board for initial conversations. Maureen Lecourt, the DCDSB’s disability claims manage- ment officer, was “intrigued” after learning about Elephant in the Room at a conference, and brought the idea back to the school board. She says it’s a good fit with the board’s Together for Mental Health strategy, and is so far generating a lot of interest. “There is some buzz around it; it’s kind of neat,” she says. The campaign has been launched at universities, colleg- es and school boards across Canada, as well as organizations such as the Toronto Police Service, Veterans Affairs Cana- da, the Ontario Hospital Association and the Ministry of the Attorney General. 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(42 Papers) PJ410 1443-1521 Major Oaks (42 Papers) PM532 Lynx, Oliva and West Shore Blvd (40 Papers) PQ637 Cattailcourt and Rainy Day (46 Papers) PT904 1748-1808 Pine Grove (26 Papers) PV219 Treetop and Calvington Dr (21 Papers) If you are interested in a Route that isn’t listed please call (905)683-5117and have your name put on a waiting list. All Routes Listed are not necessarily available PLUMBING & PARTS HOME CENTREBathroom Retail store requires an experienced Full-time SALES PERSON. Must have industry knowledge or plumbing experience. Ability to lift 50lbs an asset. Offer full benefits, and excellent working environment. Apply with resume to David: 1650 Dundas Street East, Whitby ONTARIO DUCT CLEANING requiresFull & Part-time TECHNICIANS with good driving record & own transportation. Customer service oriented, Professional& mechanically inclined.Starting rate $16.00 - $18.00/Hr Email: rob.kelly@ontduct.ca 1 & 2 BEDROOMSCENTRAL OSHAWA Available immediately. Couple preferred. 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Applicants must be able to provide 3-year insurance experience letter from personal insurance. Experience preferred but will train. Please call Dave or Trevor 905-571-1234 Skilled &Technical Help AZ FLOAT DRIVERrequired for Ajax company to transport scissor lifts and booms. Training provided on lifts. Guaranteed 40+ hours/week. Early morning starts. Local deliveries only. Must have exc. knowledge of GTA. Min. 3 years AZ driving exp. and clean abstract. Must have float exp. w/chains and binders. Must be physically fit and able to work in all weather. Competitive wages and benefits. Please submit resume to resumes@ dwightcrane.com with the subject "AZ Driver". Dental D OPTOMETRYASSISTANT:Full-time. Duties: patient pre-testing, sales/dispensing. Fitting, adjustment, minor repair of glasses, computer proficiency mandatory I-File, (Visionware). Forward resume:Dr. Michael Pellegrino, 413 Dundas St. E Unit #2, Whitby, L1N 2J2Fax: 905-668-2425. 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Includescarpet, pad andinstallation(25 sq. yards)Steve289.274.5759CarpetDeals.ca Articlesfor SaleA CarsC 2011 CHEVY Equinox LT $7495. 2011 Hyundai Accent $3495. 2010 Dodge G.Caravan SE $4195. 2010 Chevy Equinox LT $3995. 2009 Dodge Journey SXT $4495. 2009 Toyota Matrix XR $3495. 2009 Ford Escape XLT $2495. 2008 Saturn Astra XR $5495. 2008 Dodge Avenger SXT $2995. 2007 Subaru Forester $1995. 2006 Pontiac Vibe $3495. 2005 Volvo S40 $3495. 2005 Lincoln LS $3995. 2005 Toyota Corolla Sport $2495. 2004 Cadillac Deville $2495. 2004 Pontiac Montana $1495. 2004 Toyota Sienna CE $3495. 2004 Chevy Epica LS $2495. 2003 BMW 325i $1995. 2002 Lexus RX300 $2495. AMBER MOTORS 3120 Danforth Avenue www.ambermotors.ca OVER 60 VEHICLES IN STOCK! Cars WantedC AAA AUTO SALVAGE WANTED: Cars, Trucks & Vans. 24/7 905-431-1808. SCRAP CARS WANTED! old cars & trucks want- ed. Cash paid. Free pick- up. 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PICKERING ANGELS H H H H Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi905 Dillingham Rd.(905)420-0320Now Hiring!!! pickeringangels.com Classifieds LocalWork.ca Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm • Oshawa 905-576-9335 • Ajax 905-683-0707 • Fax 905-579-4218 • classifieds@durhamregion.com Cars WantedC Articlesfor SaleA du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 3 1 , 2 0 1 8 15 AP ANTIQUES, FURNITURE & COLLECTIBLES SALE Saturday February 3 2018 10:00 AM Estates from Uxbridge, Stouffville, Whitby, Port Perry UXBRIDGE SALES ARENA 720 DAVIS DRIVE, UXBRIDGE Additions: Vintage Decoys, Qty Ant Skates, Framed Jeff Gordon Memorabilia, Fishing Reels/Poles, Music Stand, Curio Cabinets 2, Rd Oak Table, Ant Rockers, Elec Fire Place, Ant DR Suite 6 Chairs, Ant China Cabs, Qty Costume Jewelry, Ant Table Store Display, Qty Oil Lamps, Ant Scales, Qty Framed Pics - Group of Seven Needlepoint, Movie Posters, more to unpack. Antiques/Furniture: Women's Vanity w/Mirror, Lrg Gold Leaf Mirror From Italy, Oak Din Rm Table w/6 Chairs, Oak Sideboard T. Eaton, Grand Mother Clock, King Sleigh Bed, Child's Toy Pram, Lacquer & Glass Table w/6 Chairs, Black & Glass Display Case Front Opening, Small Library Ladder, Vtg Record Player in Stand, Drop Leaf Table, Oak Desk, Slag Desk Lamp, Oak Malcolm & Hill China Cabinet, Child's, Retro Floor Ashtray, Ant Cash Box, Ant Settee/Chair & Rocker, Child's School Desk, Electric Fireplace, Ant 2 Pc Cabinet, Music Stand, Bozak Concert Speaker B-410 UNRESERVED, Pine Storage Cabinet, Heavily Carved Oak Side Chairs. Collectibles: Qty of Record Albums, Assorted Bottles, Qty of Oil Lamps, Fishing Rods, Toby Mugs, Victor Records, Salesman Samples - Stove, Cast Iron Pans Qty. Glass/China: Partial Set Royal Doulton Dinnerware, Nippon, Empire, Japan, Qty of Pottery, Crocks, Pyrex, Crystal. Art/Books: Engraved in Stone Gravestone Epitaphs 2004 by Jo Erickson, Shirley Temple Autobiography, National Geographic, Qty of Antique Pricing Guides. Misc: Snowblower, Home Décor, Costume Jewelery, Area Carpets, Bowling Ball w/Bag. SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS Terms: Cash, Debit, Approved Cheque, Visa & Mastercard. 10% Buyers Premium. GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 - 416-518-6401 garyhillauctions.ca garyhauctions@sympatico.ca April 14 Farm Machinery Toys for Boys Sale Consignments Welcome ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Newtonville Friday, Feb 2nd 5:00p.m. Selling a high end major estate from Brooklin: Cherry dining suite; pub table set; harvest Tables; parson chairs; leather power 2&3 seater sofas; live edge coffee suite; mission oak leaded cabinets; entrance seat; oak drop desk; electric fireplaces; TVs; armoire; executive partners desk; king bedroom suite; queen cannonball suite; carpets; art; gramophone; 8pc. Patio; etc. Etc. Check fb and website for full listing Preview after 2:00 p.m. Terms: Cash, approved cheques, visa, M/C, interac 10% buyers premium applies AUCTIONEERS Frank & Steve Stapleton 905.786.2244, www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists for 46 years' KELLETT AUCTIONS Stamp collection of over 500,000 & more at: Kellett Sale Barn, 13200 Old Scugog Rd.(1/2 mile south of Blackstock)SAT., FEB. 3 at 10:30am Viewing: Thurs. 3-7 & Fri. 1-5 Stamps selling at 12:00 noon***No Buyer's Premium***Old world stamps, Disney Goofy stamps, Canadian and world albums, Old books, Native porcupine quill earrings, Dishes, Furniture AUCTIONEER: Bruce Kellett705-328-2185 or 905-986-4447www.kellettauctions.com ONLINE ONLY COIN & STAMP AUCTION - Beginning Saturday Feb 3rd - 10am - Closing Tuesday Feb 7th - 7pm at MCLEAN AUCTIONS-LINDSAY at Lindsay Sales Arena, the Orange Barn across from Race Toyota - 2140 Little Britain Rd - over 500 lots of coins from several collections, including early Can silver coins, graded large pennies from 1800's, silver dollars, some uncirculated, mint sets, proof sets, specimen sets, lge qty of graded Silver Dollars from 1935-1967, large qty of Royal Canadian Mint collectable coins, early Maritime coins, early American coins, paper money, many collectable & hard to find coins, stamp albums, bags of stamps, rare stamps from the 1800's, Note: closing time - 7pm MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 photos/ catalogue/ terms/ preview/ pickup times at www.mcleanauctions.com WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7th: 4:30 PM A U C T I O N S A L E Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Major Moving Company, selling at Neil Bacon Auc- tions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. To Include: Part 1 of Delinquent Ac- counts including a full tractor load of fur- niture, antiques and smalls. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday February 2 at 4:30pm Located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd 4 Selling the contents of a Beaverton home plus others - teak table and chairs (Findalds) - 3pc chesterfield set - teak shelf - curio stand - 4 pb chairs - coffee and end table set - qty of hockey cards (including Gretzky, Kurri rookie cards) - organ stool - stair lift - Atkinson SS propane maple syrup finisher (16" x 16") - Mastercraft 12" planer - lg Joseph Wilkinson anvil (250LBs) - Frigidaire washer - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items GREG CORNEIL AUCTIONEER 1241 Salem Rd Little Britain 705-786-2183 for updates go to www.corneilauctions.com (terms cash, debit, cheque 10% buyers premium visa, mastercard 13% buyers premium) - open for viewing Thursday from 9am to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am ONLINE ONLY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT / TOOL AUCTION - ON NOW - Closing Thursday February 1st - 7pm selling assets surplus to the needs at the property of BDS LIMITED 2527 NAGLE RD. BALTIMORE K9A 4K8 MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 photos/ catalogue/ terms/ preview/ pickup times at www.mcleanauctions.com SMITH, Frances Jeanette - It is with heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Frances Jeanette Smith on January 28, 2018 at the age of 88. Born in Little Heath Hertfordshire England on February 17, 1929. Loving wife to Fred Smith for 71 years and wonderful mother to daughters Julia (Robert) and Delia. Frances has three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Fred and Hilda Atterbury and siblings Joan, Margaret and John and survived by her sister Barbara. Frances was a beautiful lady inside and out with the sweetest smile. Our hearts are broken. Visitation will be held at The McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road (905-428-8488) on Friday February 2, 2018 from 10 am to 11 am with the funeral service to follow in our chapel at 11 am. 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