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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2019_02_20WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2019 $3.00 WEEKLY IN PRINT. MUCH MORE ONLINE ANYTIME. DurhamRegion.com trattoria 905-492-6363 Visit DurhamRegion.com to keep your local news alive! PICKERING - Thousands of Syrians displaced by war will have access to clean drinking water, thanks to a little help from some students in Pickering. About 70 student leaders from St. Mary Catholic Secondary School recently worked with Glob- alMedic to pack 840 family emer- gency kits, which will be shipped to Syria later this month, along with packs of food. As the war in Syria enters its ninth year, more than 13.1 million PICKERING STUDENTS HELP PACK HUNDREDS OF EMERGENCY AID KITS BOUND FOR SYRIA JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com See VOLUNTEERING,page 3 Daniella Caggianiello, a Grade 12 student at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School, helped to add a cloth to each Family Emergency Kit that was being made to help support families affected by the war in Syria. On Feb. 7 GlobalMedic teamed up with more than 50 Grade 11 and 12 student retreat leaders to pack 840 kits which included enough Purifier of Water powder to purify 2,400 litres of water as well hygiene items such as soap, toothbruses and toothpaste. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland READ MORE @ DURHAMREGION.COM Two arrested in fatal shooting of Whitby man Port Perry builder competes in national invention competition Durham students check out grassroots poverty initiatives in Panama, Costa Rica Police continue effort to locate missing Oshawa woman Addrienne McRobert Wild Winter Rescue: Clarington firefighters save pigeon frozen to a roof Looking for more online? Check out these stories... Our custom-made newsletters allow you to focus in on your favourite topics. Sign up for FREE today! News letters co llect the local sto ries you need to know and deliver them to your inbox … Sign up now:DurhamRegion.com/newsletterOur custom-made newsletters allow you to focus in on your favourite topics. Sign up for FREE today! News letters co llect the local sto ries you need to know and deliver them to your inbox … Sign up now:DurhamRegion.com/newsletter dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | We d n e s d a y , F e b r u a r y 2 0 , 2 0 1 9 | 2 OSHAWA - Oshawa GM workers fighting the clo- sure of Oshawa GM plant got some high-profile sup- port when rockstar Sting and the cast of The Last Ship performed in Oshawa on Thursday. The Last Ship is current- ly playing in Toronto at The Princess of Wales Theatre, and tells the story of the death of the shipbuilding in- dustry in north England. On Feb. 14, shortly before 1 p.m., Sting took the stage at Oshawa Tribute Communi- ties Centre and played an acoustic version of Message in a Bottle, he said to make the crowd feel at ease. He said the musical cast was in Oshawa to show sup- port and solidarity for the autoworkers' cause"The sit- uation we're trying to por- tray on stage is exactly what you're going through so we felt it was appropriate to come and show our support for you," he told a cheering crowd. He was then joined by the cast of The Last Ship, some of who were wearing "Save Oshawa GM" T-shirts. They performed several songs from the musical, in- cluding a piece where Sting -in character as foreman Jackie White - sang about the workers being unstop- pable instead of expend- able. Before the concert ended Oshawa plant worker Jack- ie Sobil shared her personal story with the crowd, talk- ing about the impact the plant closure would have on her and her partner An- drew as they are expecting a child, and the impact it would have on all the work- ers. "General Motors took my happiness away, that I couldn't celebrate being a mom because I have the fear of paying bills, raising a child because both me and Andrew are out of a job," she said. "At this time I should be picking out clothes and baby stuff and being super excited and instead I'm try- ing to think of what the hell I'm going to do." Although there are par- allels between The Last Ship plot and the GM Osha- wa plant closure, Unifor president Jerry Dias said he didn't want to see the same ending. "We are seeing today the cast of The Last Ship but I'm telling you, GM, in this room is not the cast of The Last Car," said Dias. "We're not going anywhere." Dias, Sting and cast members Joe Caffrey and Frances McNamee spoke to media at a news conference after the event. "Today's performance was so important because we live in a time where peo- ple with influence rarely poke out their head and this is a situation where just the opposite happened today," said Dias, who thanked Sting and the cast for being in Oshawa. Sting said it was impor- tant to make a connection with the workers in Oshawa and said there were uncan- ny parallels between the story of The Last Ship and what Oshawa autoworkers are going through. "We're storytelling crea- tures and this story is huge- ly important," he said. "This can't be buried under a po- litical carpet, as Jerry says, the world needs to know. Canada needs to get behind you, it's important. It's basi- cally financial jiggery pok- ery. They just want to pay workers less in another place. That's not right." "I think a lot of us in the cast, Sting included, sup- port this town and their struggle," added Caffrey, who said his father was a worker in the very shipyard that he now portrays on stage and he knows how devastating it is when in- dustry leaves. "I think it's important that Jerry and his team and all the people in the plant continue the fight, because arbitrarily for GM to re- move the money, the invest- ment, the history of this place on a whim ... (on) their need, their want to pay peo- ple in Mexico less than Can- ada is immoral and we ought to support that fight." Jeremy Pooler, a union representative in the GM Oshawa in the trim plant, was on hand for the perfor- mance. "I thought it was great Sting was throwing his sup- port behind Unifor and the fight that we've got going on with General Motors," he said following the concert. "It's shameful what they're doing to the workers in this town. We've done nothing but bring them profit. We lent them money when they needed it, we took conces- sions as workers and this is how they treat us?" Lale Calverly, a plant worker, said she thought the show was fantastic and thought themes of the musi- cal resonated. "It's amazing this show was planning to come here (to Toronto) before this even happened and how funny life is that those things col- lided," said the Whitby resi- dent. She said the support meant a lot because the plant closure would be dev- astating to the community. STING AND THE LAST SHIP CAST PERFORM SOLIDARITY CONCERT FOR AUTOWORKERS FIGHTING GM OSHAWA PLANT CLOSURE Top: Sting sang some songs from his musical, The Last Ship, plus a few classics during a free concert to show solidarity for General Motors employees at the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa Feb. 14. Unifor President Jerry Dias joined Sting during a press conference following the show February 14, 2019. Left: OSHAWA - Sting and the cast of his musical, The Last Ship, performed at the Tribute Communities Centre on Valentine's Day as a show of solidarity for GM workers. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durham region.com NEWS 'IT'S BASICALLY FINANCIAL JIGGERY POKERY. THEY JUST WANT TO PAY WORKERS LESS IN ANOTHER PLACE. THAT'S NOT RIGHT.' Beware of 11 critical home inspection traps before you list your Ajax/Pickering home for sale A dvertisingFeatureFree Report Reveals How to Avoid Getting Stuck Owning Two Homes Ajax/Pickering - Every month, thousands of homeowners are faced with the stressful dilemma of whether to buy first or sell first. You see, if you buy before selling, you could run the risk of owning two homes. Or, just as bad, if you sell first, you could end up homeless. It's what insiders in the industry call the Real Estate Catch 22, and it's an extremely anxious position to find yourself in. 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It’s what insiders in the industry call the Real Estate Catch 22, and it’s an extremely anxious position to find yourself in. This financial and emotional tightrope is one you usually have to walk alone because most agents have no way of helping you with this predicament. But one local realtor is using a unique Guaranteed Sale Program which solves this dilemma. This program guarantees the sale of your present home before you take possession of your new one. If your home doesn’t sell in 120 days, they will buy it from you themselves for the previously agreed price ensuring that you never get caught in the Real Estate Catch 22. Before you hire any professional, you should research the market to find out who can do the best job for you. When interviewing agents, find out what kind of guarantee they are willing to give you with respect to the selling of your home. Unfortunately, you’ll find that most agents simply cannot make such a guarantee. To help you learn more about this program and how it can make your move less stressful, a FREE special report has been prepared entitled “How to Avoid Getting Stuck with Two Homes”. To hear a brief recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1-800-611-8940 and enter 1022. You can call any time,24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get your free special report NOW to find out how to guarantee the cash sale of your home. 3 | Pi c k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | W e d n e s d a y , F e b r u a r y 2 0 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m DURHAM - David Knight has been found guilty of first-degree mur- der in the death of his wife, Carmela, who was at- tacked and killed by a stranger more than four years ago in her Pickering home. A jury returned with the guilty verdict just be- fore 4:30 p.m. Saturday. The panel began deliberations late Friday afternoon. Knight, 46, was also con- victed of arson and con- spiracy to commit murder. During a Superior Court trial that began in October jurors heard that Knight, who was in the midst of an acrimonious di- vorce from Carmela, hired an acquaintance, Graham MacDonald, to carry out the killing. Carmela's body was found by firefighters responding to a fierce fire in the garage of their Peb- blestone Crescent home on Sept. 15, 2014. MacDonald confessed to undercover police officers that he'd carried out the killing after being prom- ised $100,000 and a job in Florida by David Knight. He was convicted of first- degree murder in Febru- ary of 2018 and is serving life in prison. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for April 12. The first-degree mur- der conviction carries an automatic life sentence, with no parole eligibility for 25 years. DAVID KNIGHT FOUND GUILTY OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER IN KILLING OF WIFE (Above), Murder victim Carmela Knight's body was found in the burned-out garage of her Pickering home on Sept. 15, 2014. (Right), David Knight has been found guilty of first degree murder in the death of his wife, Carmela, who was attacked and killed by a stranger more than four years ago in her Pickering home. Jason Liebregts / Metroland JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@ durhamregion.com CRIME people there are in need of humanitarian aid. Each kit contains enough powder to purify 2,400 litres of water - as well as hygiene items such as soap, tooth- brushes and toothpaste. Students set up stations in the school gym on Feb. 7 and spent hours packing the kits. "It helps us learn more about what's going on in the world," said Grade 12 stu- dent Daniella Caggianiello. "It connects us more with our faith and lets us apply it to real-life situations." GlobalMedic is a Canadi- an charity with a mandate to "save lives by providing short-term, rapid response in the wake of disasters and crisis, both at home and abroad." The organization oper- ates four core emergency programs: shelter, search and rescue, water and med- ical. Executive director Rahul Singh says that the water pu- rification powder in the fam- ily emergency kits is life- saving. "The number one thing that we find in these war zones, that is killing dis- placed people, is a lack of clean water," he said, noting that dehydration and water- borne diseases are major threats. "If the average family size is six people, you're talking about helping over 5,000 folks," Singh said of the 840 kits packed. Volunteers like the St. Mary students are essential to GlobalMedic's operation - Singh says that when volun- teers pack the kits, it allows the charity to save money, which can then be spent on aid. St. Mary principal Susan Duane describes the student leaders as "inspirational," saying that they are a great example of the school's mot- to - "to love and serve." VOLUNTEERING HELPS STUDENTS LEARN 'WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE WORLD' On Feb. 7 GlobalMedic teamed up with more than 50 Grade 11 and 12 student retreat leaders at St. Mary Catholic School, to pack 840 Family Emergency Kits to help support families that have been affected by the war in Syria. The kits included enough Purifier of Water powder to purify 2,400 litres of water as well as hygiene items such as soap, toothbruses and toothpaste. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland Continued from page 1 COMMUNITY Start planning your dream vacation with hand-picked travel deals and inspiration just for Canadians Visit Start planning your dream vacation with hand-picked travel deals and inspiration just for Canadians VisitStart planning your dream vacation with hand-picked travel deals and inspiration just for Canadians Visit dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | W e d n e s d a y , F e b r u a r y 2 0 , 2 0 1 9 | 4 FUEL YOUR FAMILY ROAD TRIP! 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Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade Presents 2019 Regional Chair’s Luncheon Thursday, February 28 Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility 11:30am – 2:00pm Join Regional Chair, John Henry as he provides insight on issues facing the Ajax, Pickering and the Durham Region’s business communities, including: • Our economic development challenges and opportunities • How Durham’s transportation infrastructure priorities will support growth • Chair Henry’s vision for business development in Ajax and Pickering. If you are doing business in Ajax or Pickering this is your opportunity to stay informed, get connected and be heard. Register today at www.apboardoftrade.com or call 905-686-0883. Thank you to our Event Sponsors: Jacquelynn Tanner – Sutton Group- Heritage Realty Inc. Thank you to our Community Partner:Thank you to our 2019 Annual Title Sponsors: DURHAM - Police have arrested a teenager in connection with a violent home invasion robbery last week in Ajax. A second suspect is still sought in the incident, which occurred at a home on Distleman Way in north Ajax around 4:10 p.m. Feb. 5. Durham police said two masked men as- saulted a man on the street and then entered his home. The suspects fled when a dog chased them, police said. Police said this week that further investigation revealed a gun was point- ed at the victim. Early Feb. 14 officers executed a search war- rant at a residence in the area of Garrard Road and Rolling Acres Drive in Whitby and took a 16-year- old into custody, police said. The teenager, whose identity is protected un- der the Youth Criminal Justice Act, faces robbery and weapons charges, as well as possession of mari- juana by a minor. TEEN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH VIOLENT HOME INVASION IN AJAX The DRPS tactical team along with the K-9 unit and paramedics were on the scene of an assault in North Ajax on Distleman Way. 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What made it so great? Was it the music, the atmosphere, the magic in the air? We CreateThe Magic, That MakesThe Memories AJAX - A section of Ringer Road will be closed in March so a storm sewer can be installed. Ringer from Salem Road to 300 metres to the west will be closed starting on Monday, March 4. The existing storm sew- er is being replaced and upgraded to accommodate a food distribution centre now under construction. The work will take about seven days to com- plete. Signs will be erected in the area. Access to the Durham Centre will remain open. The work was sched- uled to be done earlier this year, but was postponed. For more information, contact Vanessa Lorrain at 905-619-2529, ext. 3230, or at vanessa.lor- rain@ajax.ca. NEWS SECTION OF AJAX STREET TO BE CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION DURHAM - A new international learn- ing opportunity is giving UOIT students an up-close look at how people in Panama and Costa Rica tackle poverty and social jus- tice issues. This month, a small group of students from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology travelled to Central America - as part of a new partnership with Canadi- an charity Horizons of Friendship. The two-week trip was funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Univer- sities. "This is a very hands-on, experiential learning opportunity," said Daniel Quesa- da, a community outreach officer with Ho- rizons of Friendship. "So often, we're fo- cused on our country and our issues - but there's a whole world out there." Students from the Faculty of Social Sci- ence and Humanities met with Indigenous community leaders, visited schools and community centres and learned how unique, grassroots programs are improv- ing people's lives. For example, in Panama a network of mothers, grandmothers and aunts called Madres-Maestras - loosely translated to "Mothers-Teachers" - is offering pre- schoolers living in poverty the chance to learn literacy and math at local communi- ty centres. Mothers who don't know how to read and write are able to learn alongside their children. "We have daycares and preschools in Canada, but we don't really have a model like this where parents are involved in the education process," Quesada said. "It's in- teresting to see how these local communi- ties are coming up with solutions. And how can we apply some of the solutions to Canada?" Heidi Graf, a fourth-year criminology student at UOIT, says that the knowledge gained on the trip has been invaluable. "Getting to see the world outside my own backyard has been amazing, I have learned so much," she said. A parent herself, Graf was especially impacted by the work of Madres-Maestras. "As I mother, I know how isolating it can be, and how important community is," she said. Horizons of Friendship is based in Co- bourg, and works to eliminate "the root causes of poverty and injustice" in Central America and Mexico. Projects address issues including ma- ternal, newborn and child health; repro- ductive rights; labour rights and gender equality. DURHAM STUDENTS CHECK OUT GRASSROOTS POVERTY INITIATIVES IN PANAMA, COSTA RICA JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com Azkah Waseem, a fourth year criminology student at UOIT, holds one- year-old Federico in Panama on the Indigenous territory of the Ngobe-Bugle. UOIT students visited the Indigenous community to learn more about the work of Horizons of Friendship and its local partner ACUN to strengthen and preserve the cultural traditions of the Indigenous Ngobe-Bugle in Panama. Daniel Quesada photo DURHAM - The Scouts Canada flag is flying high this week at municipal build- ings across the country in ac- knowledgment of Scout- Guide Week. The annual celebration commemorates of the birth- days of Scouts Canada founder Lord Robert Baden- Powell (1857-1941) and his wife, Lady Olave Baden- Powell (1889-1977), the found- er of Girl Guides of Canada. The couple shared a Feb. 22 birthday. During this weeklong cel- ebration of Scouts and Guides in Canada, partici- pating youth and volunteers will celebrate through camps, expeditions and mall displays, banquets and pa- rades, and recognition events. In keeping with tra- dition, many Scouts proudly wear their uniforms to school and to work. An accomplished soldier, Lord Baden-Powell was known as the "Hero of the Siege of Mafeking" during the Boer war. He encouraged children and young people to work together and take re- sponsibility by initiating the Scouting movement and eventual establishment of Scouts Canada. Through the movement, Lord Baden-Powell invited fun, adventure and friend- ship into the lives of count- less children, youth and young adults by providing opportunities for youth to grow, achieve new firsts and develop into citizens of the world. Scout activities today continue to embody those same elements of fun, chal- lenge, adventure, and friend- ship, while better preparing youth for success in the world. The Scouts are not just for boys. Scouts Canada is an inclusive organization for all, becoming coed in 1998. Today, girls make up half of the organization's partici- pants. Parent and volunteer satisfaction surveys show that Scout members are more likely to demonstrate greater self-confidence and optimism about what the fu- ture holds. They express a strong sense of civic respon- sibility and have a desire to "pay back" the community. They become more physical- ly fit, energetic, outgoing, conscientious and compas- sionate. And, they have a lot of fun! Scouts from five to 26 years of age meet regularly in Durham Region and wish to express their thanks to the local community for the con- tinued support of the Scouts Canada program. For more information, or to join the movement find a Scouts Canada group near you visit us at www.scout- s.ca. COMMUNITY DURHAM REGION SCOUTS AND GUIDES ENJOY WEEKLONG CELEBRATION Scouts and Guides from across Durham Region, including the 1st Newcastle Beavers, 1st Ajax Beavers, 7th Pickering Beavers, the 13th Oshawa Beavers and the Whitby Cubs will be celebrating Scout-Guide Week Feb. 18 to 22. Scouts Canada photo SCOUT-GUIDE WEEK RUNS FEB. 19 TO 25 17 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | We d n e s d a y , F e b r u a r y 2 0 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m UNSOLVED COLDCASES Visit DurhamRegion.com/coldcase to join us as we investigate unsolved crimes across Ontario. DURHAM - Ontario's Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of a former Ajax financial adviser found guilty in 2016 of de- frauding multiple victims with false promises of quick profits. And in a further setback for Roger Schoer, the ap- peal court increased the amount of restitution to be paid to victims, while at the same time greatly increas- ing the court-ordered fine he must pay to avoid being sent back to prison. The ruling, released Feb. 13, confirms the four- year sentence imposed on Schoer in 2016 by Superior Court Justice Cory Gil- more. Upon his release, he'll have six years to pay a fine of more than $400,000, or face more prison time. Schoer was convicted of fraud over $5,000 after a tri- al during which court heard evidence he'd bilked more than a dozen victims -- including associates and long-time friends -- offer- ing them steep returns on investments in companies seeking funding. The Crown estimated losses at $1.8 million; Jus- tice Gilmore concluded losses exceeding $413,000 had been proven beyond doubt. Schoer was charged in 2009 following a police in- vestigation into com- plaints lodged by clients, who said they'd been de- frauded after giving him money to invest in "off book" sales of stocks in companies that were not yet being publicly traded. At trial, prosecutor Mitchell Flagg alleged Schoer was actually run- ning a Ponzi scheme, some- times using funds from new investors to pay off those who wanted to cash out. On some occasions, cheques issued to nervous investors bounced, court heard. Testifying in his own defence, Schoer described himself as a middle man who facilitated sales of stocks between investors who held them and clients who wanted in on the sometimes risky ventures. He claimed the complain- ants didn't grasp the com- plexity of the transac- tions. Schoer's appeal was heard last September, and judgment was released this week. Writing for a three- judge panel, Justice Michal Fairburn rejected Schoer's arguments that the convic- tion ought to be overturned because of mistakes made by the judge, including that she had "misapprehended" evidence presented in Schoer's defence. The court found the judge had correctly com- prehended Schoer's evi- dence - and that she was entitled to disbelieve it. "She understood his evi- dence," Fairburn wrote, "she just rejected it." The appeal court also ruled in favour of the Crown on matters of resti- tution and fines, increas- ing the victim restitution order imposed by Justice Gilmore from $109,150 by an additional $17,000. And the court greatly increased a fine imposed on Schoer by the trial judge - from $109,150 to $403,750. Schoer has been or- dered to pay the fine with- in six years of the expira- tion of his prison sen- tence; failure to do so will result in a further three years in prison, according to the ruling. APPEAL COURT UPHOLDS AJAX INVESTMENT MANAGER'S FRAUD CONVICTION, 4-YEAR PRISON SENTENCE JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durham region.com NEWS SUBMIT MARCH BREAK EVENTS AT DURHAMREGION.COM dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | We d n e s d a y , F e b r u a r y 2 0 , 2 0 1 9 | 18 2019 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN Visit canadianimmigrant.ca/rbctop25 NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY! Do you know an inspiring immigrant who has made a positive impact in Canada? Recognize and celebrate their achievements by nominating them for this coveted national award by Feb 22, 2019. Title sponsor:Presented by:Media sponsors: Hello my name is Nick Woods from Woods K9 Academy. I started my jour- ney in training in my early 20s when I moved to Whitby. I got my own dog and start- ed working alongside a few trainers to get some practi- cal hands-on experience. I also studied animal psy- chology and animal beha- viour. I am certified in both and I look forward to shar- ing some of my knowledge with you. This column will run every two weeks and I hope it will answer some of your questions. Please send your questions to nick_woods01@yahoo.com. Question: My dog barks constantly at everyone in the house and is seeking at- tention a lot. It is very frus- trating, what do we do? Excessive barking in the house is an owner-cre- ated problem that can be fixed relatively easily once all members of the house are on board. Dogs learn by repetition and every time the dog has barked or pushed you for attention you have complied with ei- ther talking to the dog, playing with the dog, pet- ting the dog or just simple eye contact. All of these are rewards to your dog and it has learned that by acting this way it gets your attention. In order to fix this you must ignore the dog every time it barks or pushes you for attention so that the dog is not rewarded for the undesirable beha- viours. No petting, no eye contact, no playing and definitely no talking (good or bad). 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There are also plans to expand the existing child care centre at St. Theresa Catholic School in Whitby. In 2019 the board will have a total of 19 child care centres operating in pur- pose-built space. The DCDSB has seen significant growth of child care space in recent years - in 2012 it had 25 child care rooms and one EarlyOn Child and Family Centres - in 2019, those numbers have jumped to 60 child care rooms and three Ear- lyOn centres. FOUR NEW CHILD CARE PROJECTS ON TAP FOR DURHAM CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN 2019 COUNCIL DCDSB WILL HAVE 19 CHILD CARE CENTRES OPERATING THIS YEAR ART SHOWCASE Alexandria Smith, Nailah George and Easton Durant, students at Cadarackque Public School in Ajax, worked on their art projects, which was displayed during the school's Art Showcase on Feb. 13. The school engaged two local artists to provide a 10-week art program. All 137 intermediate students worked on a visual-art project, as well as a written/performance piece. The showcase was the culminating event. 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Sale Managed and Sold by:NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN SALEFriday February 22 at 4:30pmLocated 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd 4 Selling the contents of a Lindsay Home plus others - bonnet chest - pine cannonball bedroom set - chesterfield - open face washstand - antique dresser - curio cabinet - roll top desk - walnut china cabinet - stained glass table lamps - Magic Tracks mega set - leather top coffee and end table set - Sterling Slicer #25 (meat slicer) - poker table - Canada Billiard and Bowling 5 x 10 Regence maple billiards/snooker table (1" Ardoise Slate) - Filter Queen "Majestic" vacuum - Napoleon "Roque" propane BBQ (new) - Kenmore upright freezer - gun safe - garden dump trailer - lawn aerator - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items GREG CORNEIL AUCTIONEER1241 Salem Rd Little Britain 705-786-2183 for more info or pictures go to www.corneilauctions.com (terms cash, debit, cheque 10% buyers premium visa, mastercard 13% buyers premium) Open for viewing Thursday from 9am to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am AUCTION SALE Sunday February 24, 2019 9:00 am (Viewing 8:00 am) Located at MacGregor Auction Hall, OronoTake 115 Hwy to Main Street Orono & Follow signs on Mill Pond Rd Auction Features: Contents From A Storage Locker Full of Items From A Business Downsizing, Plastic & Cardboard Displays, Signs, Boxes of Vases (all types & sizes), Novelty Pcs, Metal Brackets, Totem Pole, etc. Plus Contents From An Older Home, Furniture & Household Effects, Estate Tools )hand & electric), Saws, Hardware, etc, A Must Attend Auction, Lots Still To Be Unpacked. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (10% buyers premium) For Pictures See: www.theauctionadvertiser.com/MMacGregor/ MacGREGOR AUCTIONS Mike MacGregor, Auctioneer 1-800-363-6799 l (cell) 905-718-6602 KELLETT AUCTIONSSelling Contents from Bowmansville and others At Kellett Sale Barn, 1322 Old Scugog Rd. 1/2 mile south of Blackstock, Ontario Sat., Feb. 23 2019 @ 1030 a.m. Cyclone Chain Hoist, Asphalt Packer, Stihl Leaf Blower, Stihl Concrete Saw, Hockey cards, Custom Jewellery BOOK YOUR SPRING SALE NOWAUCTIONEER: Bruce Kellett 705-328-2185 or 905-986-4447www.kellettauctions.com SNOW, Marilyn Ann (nee: Rowe) June 7th, 1943 - February 12th, 2019 - Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Loving mother of Kim Snow and James Snow. Predeceased by parents Clare an Dolly Rowe. Loving sister of Carol (Mike), John (Lucy), Gerry (Connie), Kathy (Fred), Judy (Dale), Sharon (Paul) pre-deceased by sister Claire (Bob). Loving nanny of Andrew, Jordyn, and Madison. 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