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Home My WebLink AboutNA2019_08_22dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 2 , 2 0 1 9 | 2 THURSDAY AUGUST 22, 2019 Go to: eastmagazine.ca Home Decor •FooD & Dining PeoPle & Places •FasHion Pastimes... anD so mucH more EAST of the City Magazine Durham’s Lifestyle Magazine See more Online at www.ajaxhyundai.com 170 Westney Road Ajax, just South of the 401 905.427.0111 2019 ELANTRA Sport $4,000Get $4,000Get $3,000Get up to 2019 TUCSON ◊Leasing offers available O.A.C.from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2019 Elantra GT Preferred manual with an annual lease rate of 0%.TotalTotalT lease obligation is $11,227.Weekly lease payment of $72 for a 36-month walk-away lease.Down payment of $0 and first monthly payment required.Trade-in value may be applied to down payment amount.Lease offer includes Delivery and Destination charges of $1,705,levies and all applicable charges (excluding HST).Lease offer excludes registration,insurance,PPSA,license fees and dealer admin.fees of up to $499.Fees may vary by dealer.$0 security deposit on all models.16,000 km allowance per year applies.Additional charge of $0.12/km.†Finance offers available O.A.C.from Hyundai Financial Services based on new in-stock 2019 Elantra GT Preferred manual models with an annual finance rate of 0%.Cost of borrowing is $0.Selling price is $22,429.Weekly payments are $86 for 60 months.$0 down payment required.Trade-in value may be applied to down payment amount.Finance offers include Delivery and Destination charge of $1,705,levies and all applicable charges (excluding HST).Finance offers exclude registration,insurance,PPSA,license fees and dealer admin.fees of up to $499.Fees may vary by dealer.ΩPrice adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price.Price adjustments of $4,000/$4,000 available on cash purchase only of all new in-stock 2019 Tucson/2019 Elantra Sport models.Price adjustments of up to $3,000 available on cash purchase only of select new in-stock 2019 Santa Fe models.Amount available on 2019 Santa Fe 2.0T Preferred,Luxury and Ultimate models.Price adjustments applied before taxes.Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers.Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned.No vehicle trade-in required.◊†ΩOffers available for a limited time and subject to change or cancellation without notice.Vehicle colour is subject to availability.Delivery and Destination charge includes freight,P.D.I.P.D.I.P and a full tank of gas.Dealer may sell for less.Inventory is limited,dealer order may be required.Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers.Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned.No vehicle trade-in required.Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details.††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.∇Android Auto™is compatible with Android phones running Android Lollipop or newer.Android Auto may not be available on all devices and is not available in all countries or regions.Additional apps may be required.Visit www.android.com for further details and any applicable limitations.Android and Android Auto are trademarks of Google Inc.‡Apple CarPlay™works with iPhone 5s,iPhone 5c,iPhone 5 and later models running the latest version of iOS 7 and above.CarPlay™may not be available on all devices and may not be available in all countries or regions.Visit www.apple.com for further details and any applicable limitations.Apple,Apple CarPlay and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc.When the vehicle is parked,Safe Exit Assist (SEA)can alert occupants planning to exit the vehicle when a vehicle is approaching from behind.When Child Locks are active,SEA prevents the rear doors from opening if a vehicle approaching from behind is detected.SEA may not detect every vehicle and may not avoid an accident. 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Ini- tial tests at the university lab were inconclusive re- sults, so the bat was sent to the Canadian Food Inspec- tion lab for further tests. The positive result was confirmed on Aug. 7 and the health department re- ceived the positive rabies report on Aug. 8. "As no human exposure had been identified at the time that the bat was first delivered to the Toronto Wildlife Centre, testing may have been delayed as the situation was deemed not urgent," Ross Ma- cEachern, manager, health protection, said in a statement. "However, since we're not sure how long the bat might have been in the area, or if it may have also been in other locations around the neighbour- hood, the health depart- ment would like to speak with anyone who may have had any type of contact with the bat. If we receive calls from individuals indi- cating that they had con- tact with this bat, everyone affected will be assessed to determine if there is a need for followup treatment. If treatment is required, it will be administered by a health care practitioner." Rabies can be found in bats and other wild ani- mals in the community, MacEachern noted. People need to be cau- tious and avoid all contact with these animals. He also stressed that people need to ensure that their pet dogs, cats and ferrets are up-to- date on their rabies vacci- nation. Anyone who may have been bitten or scratched by a wild animal should im- mediately wash the area with soap and water and then seek medical atten- tion. Anyone who believes they may have been ex- posed to the bat in the Pick- ering area is urged to call the health department at 905-723-3818 or 1-888-777- 9613. If calling after 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday or on weekends, call 1-800-372- 1104. For more information on rabies awareness, call health department's Envi- ronmental Help Line at 905-723-3818 or 1-888-777- 9613 or visit durham.ca/ra- bies. RABID BAT FOUND IN PICKERING A rabid bat was found in Pickering. 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The legal issues arise from an investigation into the murder of Beverly Smith, who was found shot to death in her home in north Oshawa in 1974. After revisiting the cold case, Durham police charged Alan Dale Smith with second degree murder in 2008. Within months the case against Smith, who was not relat- ed to the victim, unravelled and the Crown withdrew the charges. But police, acting on the advice of the Crown, reopened the investi- gation into Smith, according to the ruling. Project Fearless was a months-long Mr. Big-style opera- tion during which Smith was be- friended by undercover cops who posed as criminals. The auda- cious charade culminated with a staged murder, and Smith was en- listed by his friends to dispose of what he thought was a body. During the investigation Smith was pressed by the cops about his role in the 1974 killing, and on two occasions gave con- fessions. Although those confes- sions did not jibe with known facts about the murder, he was re-arrested in the summer of 2009 on a first-degree murder charge. Smith spent almost five years in custody before a judge ruled the confessions inadmissible at trial, finding police had breached his charter rights. He was acquit- ted outright in July of 2014. Smith soon sued police, prose- cutors and the provincial attor- ney general, alleging he'd been the victim of a negligent investi- gation, unlawful arrest and im- prisonment and infliction of men- tal suffering. In their response to the suit Durham police filed a crossclaim, claiming investigators had relied on the Crown attorney's office to approve investigative techniques and, ultimately, the laying of a murder charge against Smith. "The (Durham police) relied on this legal advice in good faith and would not have proceeded as they did had the Crown attorney's office advised them otherwise," the Court of Appeal ruling says. "Furthermore, the (police) pled that they would not have charged (Smith) for murder but for the Crown attorneys' legal advice." Alan Smith's claim against the Crown was struck in a lower court, but the judge allowed the police crossclaim to proceed in part. In 2018 the police crossclaim was struck down by Divisional Court, which cited the principle of prosecutorial immunity, re- jecting an argument that immu- nity should not apply to advice provided by the Crown prior to the laying of charges. The ruling was challenged in the Court of Appeal, which up- held the Divisional Court judg- ment. The Appeal Court once again cited the Crown's pre- sumed immunity. The court also noted that allowing the cross- claim to proceed might result in a "chilling effect." This could cause Crown attorneys, with whom po- lice consult on investigations and the laying of charges, to be "moti- vated less by legal principle than by a calculated effort to ward off the spectre of liability." The court ordered the police to pay legal costs incurred by the Crown in the amount of $20,000. COURT SIDES WITH CROWN IN LEGAL FIGHT WITH POLICE JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com NEWS AJAX - Police have made an arrest in a stabbing that left a man seriously injured in Ajax. A victim made his way to a nearby residence and called 911 after being stabbed "numerous times" during an altercation with two suspects around 10:30 p.m. Aug. 14 in Lord Durham Park, Durham police said. He was tak- en to hospital and is expected to recover. One suspect was arrested Aug. 15, police said. Christopher Lee- son, 20, of Ajax is charged with aggravated assault, weapons pos- session and possession of co- caine. A second suspect is still being sought, police said Friday. 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Ethics commissioner Mario Dion stated in his re- port that "The evidence showed there were many ways in which Mr. Tru- deau, either directly or through the actions of those under his direction, sought to influence the at- torney general." "The prime minister, di- rectly and through his se- nior officials, used various means to exert influence over Ms. Wilson-Raybould. The authority of the prime minister and his office was used to circumvent, under- mine and ultimately at- tempt to discredit the deci- sion of the director of pub- lic prosecutions as well as the authority of Ms. Wil- son-Raybould as the Crown's chief law officer," Mr. Dion said. This is the second time that the prime minister has been found guilty of contra- vening the code of ethics - the first was for receiving gifts from the Aga Khan surrounding a family trip he took to the prince's pri- vate island in 2016/2017, de- spite the fact that the Aga Khan's foundation was lob- bying the government at the time. Now there's this. I've lost track of the number of times Prime Minister Trudeau has in- voked the name of Canadi- ans and Canadians' inter- ests to cast his spell, hoping to blind the people to his own ways. It's not working. Vote for who you will in October, but understand who we currently have in office. Even if the RCMP gets involved, since the name of Canadians has been used so often, it only seems fitting that we take back our name at the polls. Renae Jarrett lives in Durham, loves Canada and is passionate about- truth in current affairs. She can be reached at: asrj- seesit@gmail.com. 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The dog has now been adopted by the officer and is set- tling in to his new home. "The dog's been on quite an adventure," said Tudos. Milo went missing Aug. 9 when a man walked into the kennel area of the shel- ter, slipped a leash on him, and walked out. Police were able to determine the suspect boarded an east- bound GO train and rode to the end of the line in Osha- wa. On Sunday, Aug. 11, po- lice tracked the suspect down in Pickering. Chris- topher Rich, 31, of no fixed address is charged with theft, possession of proper- ty obtained by crime and breach of probation. Tudos said the incident generated a great deal of in- terest, and it's that fascina- tion with the story that led to its happy conclusion. Po- lice were provided with tips that led them to a sus- pect, who was in posses- sion of the dog when they located him in Pickering. That's when the officer, who wished to remain anonymous, came into contact with Milo. A dog owner, she provided the pooch with a much-needed drink of water, and then was tasked with driving him back to the Humane Society pound. It was on that trip a bond was formed, Tudos said. "Right away she really grew fond of this dog," he said. The cop, who was looking for a canine com- panion for her dog at home, asked about adopting Milo that day. He came home with her this week. "Since bringing Milo home, he's been nothing short of wonderful," the of- ficer said in a message re- layed by Tudos. That wonder has includ- ed the energetic Milo eat- ing a slipper and chewing through his harness. "But it's OK," the officer opined. "Milo's been a great addition." During Thursday's me- dia event Milo, apparently oblivious to his rapid rise to fame, cavorted about a conference room, nibbling at dog treats Tudos kept pulling from his pocket. His happy-go-lucky dispo- sition is disarming, Tudos noted as he discussed the officer's instant affinity for the pooch. 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Upon verifying the true identity of the driver it was determined she was prohibited from operating a motor vehicle. Cassandra Beckett-Ben- jamin, a 23-year-old from Ajax, was arrested and charged with: • Personation with in- tent to avoid arrest, prose- cution or obstruct justice, contrary to section 403(1) (d) of the Criminal Code (CC); and • Operation while pro- hibited, two counts, con- trary to section 320.18 of the CC; and • Driving while under suspension, contrary to section 53(1) of the Highway Traffic Act The accused was re- leased on a promise to ap- pear and is scheduled to ap- pear at the Ontario court of justice in Blind River on Oct. 31. AJAX WOMAN CHARGED AFTER ALLEGEDLY GIVING OPP FALSE IDENTIFICATION AJAX — The Green- wood Conservation Area will remain open while work is completed on the pavilion and driveway. The work will take ap- proximately three months to complete, running until Nov. 1. Work includes the reconstruction of the Greenwood Driveway from the entrance at Greenwood Road to the Discovery Pa- vilion. CONSTRUCTION AT NORTH AJAX CONSERVATION AREA While the work is under- way, the driveway from the entrance to the pavilion will be closed to traffic and access to the pavilion will be closed. There will be parking in the main parking lot, and the trails and park will re- main accessible from the main lot. For more information, visit www.ajax.ca. 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 | T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 2 , 2 0 1 9 | 12 dom Street. So far, it isn't clear where the diesel came from. "As no source has been identified, we think that it may be attributed to a motor vehicle incident on the highway," says Mark Guinto, manager of pub- lic affairs and corporate communications for the City of Pickering. As of Sunday, Guinto said the creek appeared to be flowing clear with "a small amount of colour sheen noted in pockets and an odour is still pre- sent." Area resident Shaun Rickard says the situa- tion isn't being take seri- ously. "It was a substantial spill," he says. "The whole neighbourhood smells of diesel. Last night (Sun- day) sitting on my porch I could still smell it." Back in 2010, there was a diesel spill in the same creek and Rickard says the response then was much more aggressive. This time around, he says officials were slow to respond and that absor- bent booms aren't enough to contain the diesel. "We've had some pret- ty heavy rain in the last few days, whatever was in the creek is out in the bay now," Rickard says. "This is serious environmental pollution ... in my opin- ion, somebody dropped the ball here." Pickering resident Luanne Cainer often brings her kids and dog to Douglas Park to walk by the creek and says she was "bowled over" by the smell of diesel when she arrived on Friday. "You can see that the (booms) aren't really do- ing anything, they're not stopping it from moving through the creek. This is just so sad to see." Pickering Ward 2 re- gional Coun. Bill McLean says he will be asking city staff to investigate "thor- oughly" to pinpoint the source of the spill. If it was due to a vehi- cle accident, he wants to see the city's lawyers look at recovering cleanup costs through the vehicle owner's insurance. "It is so upsetting to see our streams and riv- ers contaminated with petroleum products that are so damaging to fish and wildlife," McLean says. Officials with the Min- istry of the Environment did not immediately re- spond to a request for comment. THE ISSUE: FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 10 YEARS, DIESEL FUEL HAS SPILLED INTO THE CREEK RUNNING THROUGH DOUGLAS PARK IN PICKERING LOCAL IMPACT:THE SPILL POTENTIALLY THREATENS THE CREEK'S ECOSYSTEM, AS WELL AS THAT OF NEARBY FRENCHMAN'S BAY Continued from page 3 PICKERING NEIGHBOURHOOD SMELLS OF DIESEL: RESIDENT STORY BEHIND THE STORY Several residents of the Bayridges Neighbourhood contacted Metroland Media Group's Durham Region Division, frustrated that there was a slow response to the spill. Metroland covered a similar spill in the same creek in 2010, which generated a big response from the province. Reporter Jillian Follert visited the site and connected with city officials to learn more about what is being done to clean up this latest spill. DURHAM - The Whitby and Pickering GO stations could be getting new names. On Thursday, Aug. 1, Metrolinx issued a notice seeking proposals for a "naming rights opportu- nity" for GO rail stations. The transit agency is looking to sell the naming rights to five stations. The others include Exhibi- tion, Clarkson and Oak- ville, which are on the Lakeshore West line. However, marketing experts say Metrolinx shouldn't expect private companies to be banging down the agency's door to buy naming rights for GO Transit stations. Howev- er, there could be limited opportunities to raise rev- enue from its plan to sell sponsorships of transit assets. Transportation Minis- ter Caroline Mulroney said the Progressive Con- servative government hopes the plan will send the message that "Ontario is open for business." "Transit riders are looking to have an experi- ence that is continually improving, and govern- ments are looking for ways to fund those service improvements in ways that don't affect fares. So this is one way to do that," she said in an interview. The document posted Aug. 1, which was first re- ported by the Toronto Sun, states the naming rights opportunity is open to "interested parties in any category," and Metro- linx will enter into deals that provide "the most fi- nancial benefit." T he document also said companies could, as part of a potential spon- sorship agreement, have access to anonymized GO Transit ridership data. Mulroney said it was too early in the process to say whether the govern- ment would bar compa- nies from certain sectors, such as liquor and canna- bis production or political groups, from bidding. While her government is planning to take owner- ship of the Toronto's TTC subway network, the min- ister said the current pro- posal doesn't include sell- ing naming rights to those stops. According to Metro- linx, the five stops were chosen "based on rider- ship and strategic geo- graphic locations," but the agency is also open to proposals for other sta- tions. T he notice doesn't list how much revenue Metro- linx expects to generate, but the Sun reported that, according to documents it had obtained, the agency estimates the value of naming rights at up to $500,000 per station per year. T he document states Metrolinx is open to other types of arrangements, including offering compa- nies the right to use the GO brand in its promo- tions, "experiential op- portunities" such as branded areas or retail spaces on station proper- ty, and discounted GO or Union Pearson Express tickets for events co-spon- sored by private entities. Chris Gibbs, an associ- ate professor at Ryerson University's Ted Rogers School of Management, said Metrolinx shouldn't expect a lot of interest from companies wanting to slap their names on a transit stop. "My experience with sponsors and brands is that's not something they're going to be inter- ested in," he said. According to Gibbs, the goal of any sponsorship is to exploit the positive emotional connection the public might have with as- sets such as sports stadi- ums or iconic buildings and transfer those feel- ings to a brand. NEW NAMES POSSIBLE FOR WHITBY, PICKERING GO STATIONS The Whitby GO station could be getting a new name. Sabrina Byrnes/Torstar File Photo NEWS 13 | Pi c k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 2 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m @cityofpickering CustomerCareCentre905.683.7575(24hourline) customercare@pickering.ca pickering.ca Upcoming Public Meetings Allmeetingsareopentothepublic. Fordetails,call905.420.2222orvisittheCityWebsite. ForServiceDisruptionnotification,call1.866.278.9993. Date Meeting/Location Time August22 PickeringLibraryBoard CentralBranch 7:00pm Oshawa Generals Game OshawaGeneralsvsMississaugaSteelheads Sunday,September15at6:00pm ChestnutHillDevelopmentsRecreationComplex,DelaneyRink Tickets($10)availableatpickeringhockey.comorat905.831.2166 ThePickeringHockeyAssociationwillbehostinganOHL exhibitiongameandalsohonouringJessieVellainapre-game JerseyCeremony. T heCityofPickeringisinvitingCanadianartiststocreate, designandsubmitoriginalar tworktobeusedforanew CommunityBannerProgram. Usingasingleoravarietyofmediums,artistsareaskedto highlighttheculture,heritage,anddiversityoftheCityof Pickeringthroughthetheme:Live,Work,Play,Inspire. Atotalof35Communitybannerswillbeselectedand installedthroughoutCityCentre. pickering.ca/culture ASpirit Wa lk September12-14 &19-21 PickeringMuseumVillage Tickets:$25 Onsalenowatpickering.ca/activenetandattheMuseum. PickeringRecreationComplexgetsanewname Insupportofcommunityandrecreationasanintegralpartof familylife,ChestnutHillDevelopmentshasmadeagenerous investmentinthePickeringRecreationComplex. YouareinvitedtojoinusonMonday,August26,2019 asweofficiallybecome... RenamingCeremony 2:00pm(MainEntrance) FreeSwimming 1:00pm-4:00pm&7:00pm-9:00pm FreeEveningFitness Classesafter6:00pm-scheduleonline 1867ValleyFarmRoad 905.683.6582 pickering.ca/fit 2019UpcomingSummer Concerts Bringyourlawnchairandgetreadytobe entertainedatourfreefamilyfriendlyconcerts! ThursdayatMillenniumSquareat7:00pm LiverpoolRoadSouth SundayattheGazeboat2:00pm EsplanadePark(behindPickeringCityHall) August22 BingSerrao&TheRamblers -Caribbean/Latin August25 BeagleBeachBand -60’s&70’s Schedulesubjecttochange.Notificationswillbepostedonline&onsocialmedia. pickering.ca/greatevents @PickeringEvents Labour Day Hours of Operation CivicComplex(CityHall)905.420.2222 September2 Closed RecreationComplex,Pool&Arena 905.683.6582 September2 Closed DunbartonPool 905.831.1260 September2 Closed EastShoreCommunityCentre 905.420.6588 September2 Closed GeorgeAsheCommunityCentre 905.420.2370 September1&2 Closed PickeringMuseumVillage 905.683.8401 September2 Closed PickeringPublicLibraries 905.831.6265 September1&2 Closed PickeringAnimalShelter 905.683.7575 September2 Closed Fall2019 CityServices&LeisureGuide Availableonline,and inCity facilitiesnow. Enjoyawidevarietyofprograms, classes,andworkshopsforevery age,ability,andinterest. RegisterNow! ProgramsstartinSeptember. pickering.ca/cityguide Vo teforyourFavouriteGarden(s)at pickering.ca/blooms, beforeThursday,September12at11:59am. WinningentrieswillberecognizedasGardensofDistinction during PickeringBloomsGardenCelebration,onSept19. 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 | T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 2 , 2 0 1 9 | 14 The City of Pickering prides itself on providing high-quality programs, services, facilities, and events to residents. Howev- er, we are always careful about spending your tax dollars. As such, one effective way of being mindful of the budget is to pur- sue new avenues of revenue gen- eration. With council's approval last year, staff launched a new pro- gram to sell the naming rights of city-owned assets to companies or organizations for a fixed peri- od of time. Let me be clear, we will only be renaming a facility. We are not selling the facility it- self, nor are we selling the oper- ations or assets within. There won't be an impact on program- ming or service delivery. Across Ontario, there are over 70 parks, stadiums, arenas, recreation centres, theatres, and performance venues named after a business. The Tribute Communities Centre in Osha- wa, FirstOntario Centre in Mil- ton, the Paramount Fine Foods Centre in Mississauga, and the CAA Centre in Brampton, are just a few examples of munici- pal naming rights partnerships. As you may appreciate, the city is faced with a challenging f iscal reality. By selling naming rights, we are able to raise sig- nificant non-property tax reve- nues for the benefit of Pickering and its residents. What's the al- ternative? We could turn to our residents and businesses and collect more taxes. Alternately, we could borrow money, which would increase our debt. Or, we could simply not proceed with a project, because we can't afford it. We believe that slashing pro- grams and cutting services does not make for a vibrant commu- nity. For these reasons, we are pleased to inform you that the Pickering Recreation Complex will be renamed the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex. The total value of this 15-year agreement is $1.125 mil- lion, which will help fund major renovations, including lobby improvements, change room upgrades, and enhancements to both security and accessibility. Chestnut Hill Developments is a respected home builder whose landmark San Francisco By the Bay community has re- energized the Liverpool and Bayly neighbourhood. Its new Universal City project will rede- velop the area just east of the Pickering GO Station, and pro- vide opportunities for residents to live in our city centre with convenient access to downtown Toronto, and other parts of the GTA. We feel that Chestnut Hill Developments has proven to be a strong community partner with its support of our hospital, Grandview Children's Centre, WindReach Farm, and other im- portant agencies. We couldn't be more pleased to have its name grace our recreation com- plex. Dave Ryan is the mayor of the City of Pickering PICKERING SECURES DEAL TO RENAME REC COMPLEX OPINION COLUMNIST MAYOR DAVE RYAN SAYS SELLING NAMING RIGHTS THE WAY TO GO WITH CITY'S FISCAL REALITY DAVE RYAN Column Clockwise from left: The Pickering Food Truck Festival took over Esplanade Park in Pickering Aug. 10. The tasty event was filled with a variety of food items; Jose Coronel from La Fiesta Catering prepared food at the Festival; Wes Capri from 32 Below Ice Cream served hand-rolled ice cream to Tiffany Cheung; Victoria Hubbert, 6, smiled at her reflection after having her face painted. 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Care about /newsletters 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 | Th u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 2 , 2 0 1 9 | 28 William (Bill) T. Harding November 22, 1924 - August 17, 2010 He never looked for praises He was never one to boast He just went on quietly working For the ones he loved the most. His dreams were seldom spoken His wants were very few And most of the time his worries Went unspoken too. He was there.... A firm foundation Through all my storms of life a sturdy hand to hold on to In times of stress and strife. A true friend I could turn to When times were good or bad One of my greatest blessings The man I called Dad. Love you and miss you every day Dad Patsy xoxo SANDERSON MONUMENT COMPANY LIMITED SERVICING Local Cemeteries Including Duffin Meadows, Pine Ridge Memorial, Erskine and Catholic Cemeteries OPEN Mon. to Fri. 9-5 Evening and Sat Appointments Avail 905-427-4366 sanderson.ajax@bellnet.ca 32 Old Kingston Rd, Ajax PRESTON, Vera Lillian At Caressant Care Nursing Home, Marmora, on Sunday, August 4, 2019. Vera (Morrison) in her 85th year. Wife of the late Fred B. Preston and Lorne Willman. Mother of Kathy Piney and Bill Prentice, Marmora and the late Ross Willman. Grandmother of Tiffany, Natasha, Alyssa, Amy, Stacey, Tanner, and the late Codey. Great- grandmother of 14. Sister of the late Eileen Wilman. The family will receive friends at the McConnell Funeral Home, Marmora from 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2019 where funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m. Interment Thornton-Oshawa Cemetery Monday, August 26, 2019. Memoriam Memoriam Death Notices Death Notices Funeral Directors & Services Funeral Directors & Services Corneil’s Auction Barn Friday, August 23rd at 4:30pm - Selling the shop tools for the late John McLaughlin of Bobcaygeon plus others - 5pc antique bedroom set - curved glass china cabinet (carved feet) - pickle cruets - Canadian stamps - ginger beer bottles - cast mail box - “Players Pleasure” tin cigarette sign (5’ x3’) - round top marble table & 4 chairs - computer cabinet/desk - Kenmore washer - 8 boxes Bruce oak flooring - qty of hand & power tools to include - qty pipe clamps - Delta 6” bench grinder - table top drill press - 14” cut off saw - Trademaster 10” tablesaw - belt/disc sander combo - Rockwell 6” joiner - Trademaster metal bandsaw - Mig Pak 180 Lincoln welder - elec cement mixer - 10HP Coleman gas generator - Speeco Splitmaster 6.5HP gas 15 ton wood splitter - Mercury 9.8 outboard motor - lift of 1x4 green PT lumber - box trailer - United enclosed trailer (8.5Lx5Wx5H Dexter axles) - qty decoys - crossbow - Stoeger Turkey M3500 12 GA auto shotgun (like new) - Remington mod II 12GA auto shotgun - Cooey 22 mod 64B rifle - (Firearms available for viewing Friday at noon) - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items GREG CORNEIL AUCTIONEER 1241 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 Watch for Details on our Labor Day Antique Sale Friday, August 30th at 4:30pm Partial List - Coke Button-Shelley “Dainty Blue” dishes - anvi l -butcher block - bow front china cabinet - sports memorabilia - Shell oil bottle - tin trucks - jewelry - fire hydrant - cast flower urns ESTATE AUCTION Sunday, August 25, 2019 9:00 am (Viewing 8:00 am) Located at MacGregor Auction Hall, Orono Take 115 Hwy to Main Street Orono & Follow signs on Mill Pond Rd AUCTION FEATURES Furniture, Glass and China, Unique Elvis Collector Plate Collection, Collectibles, Household Effects, Misc Tools and Hardware/ Something For One & All. see: www.theauctionadvertiser.com/MMacGregor for pictures later in the week Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (10% buyers premium) MacGREGOR AUCTIONSMike MacGregor, Auctioneer1-800-363-6799 (cell) 905 718 6602 WEDNESDAY, August 28th: 4:45 p.m. A U C T I O N S A L E of Furniture, Antiques and Collectibles for a Pickering Estate, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. To Include: Walnut dining set, chesterfield, Victorian chairs, walnut end tables, drop leaf table, wrought iron tea wagon, wrought iron patio set, Asian pottery, clocks, milk bottles, oil lamps, chop saw, garden tools, jewelry, dinky military toys, sets of lead soldiers in boxes, plus many other items. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 ONLINE ONLY ESTATE AUCTION -ANTIQUES - COLLECTABLES -TOOLS - Beginning Saturday, August 24th - 9 a.m. - Closing Tuesday, August 27th - 7 p.m. at MCLEAN AUCTIONS SALES ARENA at 2140 Little Britain Rd., LindsaySelling several estates & collections, antiques & furniture, Hoosier, impressive antique carved large dining cabinet, gas fireplace & mantle, holiday decor, Department 56 Christmas Village & Holliday themed village houses and accessories, comics, coins & paper money, jewelry, excellent glass & china, hand & power tools, lawn furniture, 00 Toyota Camry Solara, over 1500 interesting items. Note: closing Tuesday - 7 p.m. MCLEAN AUCTIONS, 705-324-2783 photos/catalogue/terms/preview/pickup times at www.mcleanauctions.com North Pickering Community Centre Big Yard / Garage Sale! Saturday, August 24th 9 am - 4 pm 4230 Salem Road Mount Zion Community Centre. Head to the north end of Salem Road - between Concessions 7 and 8. Furniture, toys, collectibles, home goods, electronics, outdoor planters, ladies’ accessories, tools... lots to see, good mix of items. Rain or Shine. Community Centre indoor and lawn. Ajax Huge Garage Sale Saturday, August 24 8 am - 2 pm 485 Bayly Street W. St. Nedela Church (corner of Bayly & Westney) Ajax GARAGE SALE Sat., & Sun., Aug. 24 & 25 9 am - 2 pm daily 24 Heatherwood Road Antiques, Collectibles, New items, Tools, household, National Geographic’s etc . . . Ajax GARAGE SALE Sat. Aug. 24th ~ 9 a.m. start 45 Forest Rd. kids brand name back to school clothes, ladies clothing, jewelry, cookbooks, CDs, DVDs, tools, air conditioner, and more! 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Opportunity For Builder/ Investors. 50 X 104 Ft Severable Lot. Build 2 Homes. Or Brick Bungalow With Detached Garage and Separate Entrance To Basement. Live-In And Build In Future Or Rent Out. SOLD FAST FOR 102% OF ASKING!! ANO THER SOLD NEVER LIVED IN LUXURY HOME Professionally Designed and Decorated. High Efficiency Home Saves 60% in Energy. Grand Foyer; 20’ Ceiling, 10’ on Main, 9’ on Upper. Imported Italian Kitchen Appliances, Porcelain Tiles, and Large Pantry. Walk-Outs from Chef’s Kitchen and Family Room onto a Large Entertainer’s Deck. Private Fenced Yard. Security Package, Smart Plumbing System. Great Value In Markham Village! $1,9 8 8 , 0 0 0 PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP A cozy 4-bedroom home, conveniently located in popular North Ajax with parks, schools and shopping nearby. Spacious family room on main floor,eat in kitchen with walkout to patio. Beautiful Oak staircase. Large master with Walk in closet & 4pc bath. 2nd floor laundry, and many extras! $699 , 9 0 0 EXECUTIVE ESTATE ON 2.2 ACRE RAVINE LOT Large custom built 4 Bedroom. Rarely available exclusive quiet court. Spacious eat-in kitchen with quartz counters + walk-out to breathtaking backyard. Huge family rm with fireplace. Separate dining room. Sunken living room with fireplace. Main floor den. Hardwood floors thru-out. Huge finished basement. 3 car garage. Country setting close to all conveniences and 404! $1,8 4 9 , 9 0 0 CUSTOM MASTERPIECE ON 15 ACRES Beautiful 5-bedroom home with Spectacular open concept Great room & Eat-in Kitchen. Stunning Helical Staircase. 3 car garage. Tranquil wooded/cleared land just north of Pickering Town Centre. Nature at your backdoor! $1,8 9 9 , 9 0 0 BAYVIEW VILLAGE OPPORTUNITY Top Rated Earl Haig/Elkorn School District. Spacious and Meticulous maintained, Open Concept Kitchen & Dining Area. 2nd side ent. w. covered Patio off Dining. Double Car Garage with lift allows for a 3rd vehicle. Basement With Income Potential. Pool sized private backyard. Gorgeous Family Home! $1,9 9 8 , 4 4 4 IDEAL COMMUTER OPPORTUNITY!! Mature Coveted Location on a Quiet Street. Quaint 3-bedroom detached home is move in ready. Under 10minutes to 407/401 & under 15 to the Oshawa Go. Finished basement.Walk out to deck & large private fully fenced back yard. $499 , 9 0 0 OUTSTANDING VALUE PrimeAgincourt large 3 bedroom semi-detached raised bungalow with 2 car garage. Separate entrance to lower level suitable for nanny suite. Fenced backyard with inground pool. Great family neighbourhood with close by schools, shopping, and all conveniences!! SOLD FAST FOR TOP $$$!! ANO THER SOLD PARK / LAKE ONTARIO VIEWS!! Rare Opportunity To Own 3+1 Bedroom, 3 Bath Bungalow Facing Park And Lake Ontario. Move-in Or Renovate, & Enjoy The beautifull Views. Large Principal Rooms. Eat-in Kitchen With Walkout To Enclosed Sunroom/Deck. Double Car Garage. $999 , 0 0 0 ABSOLUTE SHOWPIECE Gorgeous 2500 sq ft, 3 plus 1 bdrm, 4 bath detached, bungaloft on huge lot. Quiet private court setting. Incredible sprawling layout with great room with 18’ ceiling and gas fireplace, massive basement with separate entrance to In-law Suite. Heated pool, double garage. Move in and live the life! SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! ANO THER SOLD DREAM TURN-KEY HOBBY FARM Fully Functional 10 Acre Horse Farm With 6 Paddocks, Outdoor Arena, New 48’ x 32’ Barn W/ Room For 8 Stalls. Renovated 3 Bedroom Bungalow Over 2000 Sq Ft. Finished Rec Room With 4th Bedroom and Bath. Sauna Included! Nothing Left To Do! $1,0 0 0 , 0 0 0 GORGEOUS PIE SHAPED RAVINE LOT Beautiful 2 Storey on Child Friendly Court,Walking Distance To School And All Amenities. Thousands Spent on Renos. Massive Open Concept Kitchen. Large Family Room Overlooking Ravine, Finished basement with High Ceilings, and so much more!! SOLD FOR 100% OF ASKING! ANO THER SOLD PORT UNION PARADISE Traditional 4 bdrm home perched above street grade on a large 90’x150’ lot. Stunning Landscaped backyard; lush, flower-filled & mature trees provide ultimate privacy. Layered stone & wood decking, & pristine in ground Betz pool. Great location close to excellent Schools! $1,1 0 0 , 0 0 0 TWO VACANT LOTS Site-Plan Approved Vacant Lots Ready For Builder To Start Construction On High-Demand Ravine Property. All Approvals Granted, Only Registration Required. Build Up To 6000 Sqf Homes Both With Walk-Out Basements. No Need To Wait, Seller Ready To Close So Construction Can Start This Year. $1,0 5 0 , 0 0 0 GORGEOUS 4 BEDROOM Approx 2900 sqft on premium corner lot. 3 Large Bedrooms, 3 baths, master ensuite with upgraded Jacuzzi tub & shower jets. 9ft main floor ceilings, huge kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, island and large eat-in breakfast area. Oak stairs, maple hardwood floors & California shutters throughout. Backyard overlooking green space & pond. SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! ANO THER SOLD AMAZING OPPORTUNITY! Fantastic bungalow on HUGE premium pie shaped lot! Just freshly painted w/ new light fixtures,beautiful renovated kitchen w/ quartz counters, breakfast bar & eat-in area. Upgrades in all bathrms, crown moulding & pot lights. 3 br bsmt apartment w/ Fire door & fire insulation between floors, hardwired fire alarms w/ sep ent perfect for investment.. Close to top rated schools. Mins to GO stn, hwys, parks & 1 bus to subway! SOLD FOR 104% OF ASKING!! ANO THER SOLD OUTSTANDING VALUE OPPORTUNITY 3792 Sqft Home with extra 1500 Sqft Bsmnt in-Law Suite. 4+2 bedrooms, 5 Baths total. Two Master Bedrooms, Main floor office. Massive Kitchen with Oak Cabinets, Stainless Steel Appliances & Quartz Counters, steel roof, updated Hi-Eff Furnace, Ac + Vynyl Windows, Relaxing landscaped private backyard. Located in Premium Neighbourhood close to Go + Grat Schools. SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! ANO THER SOLD EXCELLENT VALUE & LOCATION Stroll to CedarValley Conservation. Minutes to Durham College/UOIT. Jeffery Home on Pie Shaped Lot in Mature neighbourhood close to Public/Private Schools & all amenities. 3+1 Bedroom with Family Eat-In Kitchen. Walkout to Fenced backyard. SOLD FOR 102% OF ASKING!! ANO THER SOLD EXCELLENT VALUE 3+1 Bedroom Townhome in Family neighbourhood minutes to Pickering Town Centre, Schools, highway & all amenities. Open concept kitchen, Dinning and living room area. Gorgeous hardwood floors and more! $490 , 0 0 0 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 | T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 2 , 2 0 1 9 | 34 ✁ Expires August 29, 2019 Appointments are recommended, but not necessary ✁ Turn big purchases into small payments. 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Plus…PEACE OF MIND with these extra BONUS services! • Road-ready inspection • Tire rotation • Battery test • Visual brake inspection ROAD-READY OIL CHANGE PACKAGE** CANADA’S GARAGE ONLY $5499** BROCK ROAD AND 401 PICKERING 905-686-2309 SERVICE CENTER HOURS MON.-FRI. 7:30AM-8:00PM SAT. 7:30-6:00 • SUN. 9:00-6:00 FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 Friday Morning Movies WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax CONTACT: libraryin- fo@ajaxlibrary.ca, 905-683-4000, Lauren.Wagner@Ajax- library.ca, http:// bit.ly/2Iu1oZe COST: Jul 5: Nancy Drew (G)Jul 12: Wonder Park (G)Jul 26: Leo Davinci: Mission Mona LisaAug 2: Asterix: Secret Potion (PG)Aug 9: Missing Link (G)Aug 16: Shazam! (PG)Aug 23: Dumbo (Rated G)Aug 30: Pokémon Detective Pikachu (PG) Community Leadership Crew WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: Carea Community Health Centre, 360 Bayly St W Unit 5, Ajax CONTACT: Carea Community Health Centre, 905-428-1212, mstrickland@careachc.ca, https://www.careachc.ca/COST: Free two-day leadership course that will give your resume a boost! Following this course, each participant will take part in a community event to flex their new skills and earn volunteer hours. STEM Workshops - A Taste of STEM {Grades: 5-8) WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 7:30 p.m WHERE: Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax CON- TACT: STEM For Kids, 6473907836, info@stemfor- kids.ca, http://www.stemfor- kids.ca COST: 25 CAD per work- shop or 120 CAD for 6 workshops Engineering involves creating new technologies to solve real-world problems using math and sci- ence. In this sampler program, participants get a taste of different engi- neering fields like civil, mechanical, robotics, electrical and computer science Boneyard plays The Edge Lounge WHEN: 9:45 p.m - 1:30 a.m WHERE: The Edge Lounge, 252 Bayly Street West, Ajax CONTACT: The Edge Lounge, info@theedge- lounge.com COST: $5 cover after 9:30 p.m. Boneyard takes the stage at The Edge Lounge with DJ Ray between sets. SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 PARA Waterfront Festival WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Millennium Square, Liverpool Road, Pickering CON- TACT: Clint Scott, 4167701600, events@para-rescue.org, http:// www.para-rescue.org COST: The PARA Waterfront Festival is produced by PARA Marine Search and Rescue (PARA). The PARA Waterfront Festival is an annual summer event at Millennium Square providing nautical pro- gramming, artisan and consumer goods booths and entertainment. STEM Workshops - A Taste of STEM {Grades: K - 4} WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: Creative Math and Music, 1064 Salk Road, Picker- ing, Pickering CONTACT: STEM For Kids, 6473907836, info@stem- forkids.ca, http://www.stem- forkids.ca COST: 120 CAD For 6 workshops / 25 CAD for 1 workshhop Engineering involves creat- ing new technologies to solve real-world prob- lems using math and science. In this sam- pler program, partici- pants get a taste of different engineering fields like civil, mechan- ical, robotics, electrical and computer science Claremont Nature Day WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Claremont Nature Cen- tre, 4290 Westney Rd N, Picker- ing CONTACT: Krupesh Patel, 6474017377, krupesh.pa- tel@trca.ca, https://trca.ca/ event/claremont-nature-day/ ?instance_id=4925 COST: Come explore the trails of Clare- mont Conservation Area and take part in fun challenges and games while learning about nature and the environment with your Family. Great for kids 6 and up. George Olliver and Gangbuster WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 12:00 a.m WHERE: Ajax Royal Canadian Legion #322, 111 Hunt Street, Ajax CONTACT: Sally Leebody, 905 683 2927, rcl322@rog- ers.com COST: $20.00pp Doors open at 7 p.m. Music 8 to midnight. Door prizes light re- freshments. $20/pp available from the bar. Everyone welcome. The Bomb plays the Edge Lounge WHEN: 9:45 p.m - 1:30 a.m WHERE: The Edge Lounge, 252 Bayly Street West, Ajax CONTACT: The Edge Lounge, info@theedge- lounge.com COST: $5 cover after 9:30 p.m. The Bomb takes the stage at The Edge Lounge with DJ Ray between sets. SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 Summer Concert at the Gazebo - Beagle Beach Band WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Esplanade Park, 1 The Espanade, Pickering CONTACT: Alarna Mckie, 9054204620, amckie@pickering.ca Beagle Beach Band. Free event; please bring a lawn chair and blanket. MONDAY, AUGUST 26 Pickering Recreation Com- plex Re-Naming Event WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering CON- TACT: Jody Morris, 905.420.4660 Pickering Recreation Complex will be officially renamed to Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex. Ceremony at 2 p.m. Free afternoon and evening swimming, fitness classes after 6 p.m. 2SLGBTQ Board Games WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Cen- tral Library, One The Esplanade, Pickering CONTACT: Picnet.org Are you a gaymer? Need a space to chat with other 2SLBGTQ folk? Need a space where you can be you? Drop in to play board games, hangout, and feel welcome. This is a safe program for our 2SLGBTQ com- munity, allies welcomed as guests to the space. TUESDAY, AUGUST 27 Back to School Movie - Happy Feet (PG) WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax CONTACT: libraryin- fo@ajaxlibrary.ca, 905-683-4000, Lauren.Wagner@Ajaxlibrary.ca, http://bit.ly/2KtvI8G COST: Dress up in your favourite penguin attire for this interactive morning of environmental activities follow- ing by watching Happy Feet.All Ages. Drop-in. Historic Church Tuesday Open Door WHEN: 12:30 p.m - 2:30 p.m WHERE: St. George's Anglican Church, 77 Ran- dall Dr., Ajax CONTACT: Church Administrator, 905-683-7981, stgeorgesa- jax@gmail.com, http:// stgeorgeschurch.ca/COST: St. George's Pickering Village (Ajax) Historic Anglican Church is open Tuesday's 12:30-2:30. Come in to explore our church. Built in 1859 the church is open for visitors to tour or just come in for a quiet moment of contempla- tion. Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi Open House WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Don Beer Arena, 940 Dillingham Road, Pickering CON- TACT: (888) 824 2441 The Taoist Tai Chi arts that have proven very effective as com- plementary therapy in aiding and speed- ing recovery to body, mind and spirit. WEDNESDAY, AU-GUST 28 Summer Knitting Meet-up WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library - George Ashe Library, 470 Kings- ton Rd, Pickering CONTACT: PPL, http://picnet.org COST: Knitting meet-up! Knit, crochet, stitch, embroider, or just enjoy the conversation fire side. All skill levels and other fiber arts wel- come! Music in the Square WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Pat Bayly Square, 55 Bayly St. W., Ajax CONTACT: Poonam Swift, 905-619-2529, events@ajax.ca COST: Ajax presents Music in the Square, featuring Practically Petty, a Tom Petty tribute. THURSDAY, AUGUST 29 Kids in the Village WHEN: 10:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Road 6, Pickering CONTACT: 905.683.8401 COST: $11.30 Join our costumed interpreter for an hour-and-a-half interactive program for children ages 3 to 12 years. Children will learn and play old- fashioned games, followed by a heritage-inspired craft they can take home. At 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. EVENTS Visit durhamregion.com/events for more! Last-minute things to do before the kids go back to school goes live on Aug. 1. For September, we’ll be featuring Fall fairs in the area. Visit durhamregion.com/events and hit the POST YOUR EVENT button to submit these or any other community events! 35 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 2 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Factory Mattress SINCE 1986 Serving Durham for Over 33 Years! RE-UPHOLSTER Kitchen & Dining Room Chair Seats For Only See store for details. Some conditions apply. Coupon must be presented. 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