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Home My WebLink AboutNA2020_09_24THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • Canada’s leader in Laser Eye Surgery • Over 200,000 Treatments performed LASER VISION CORRECTION SEE the Difference 416-431-7449 2941 LAWRENCE AVE,EAST SCARBOROUGH ON M1P 2V6 Bochner.com FIND BREAKING NEWS AND UP-TO-DATE LOCAL INFORMATION ON COVID-19 ONLINE INFORMATION D UR H A M R E G I O N . C O M / C O R O N A V I R U S durhamregion.com/readerschoice-ajaxpickering PICK YOUR FAVOURITE BEFORE SEPTEMBER 27TH The Readers’Choice AwardsAwardsA were created for you to tell us which local businesses, professionals and service providers are the best at what they do.VOTE TODAY!AY!A The Pickering Markets is a popular destination for shoppers but like many small business re- tailers, it's feeling the pinch from COVID-19. "The fact that we've lost the customer amounts that we have due to people being concerned (with being out in public), cou- pled with trying to fight online shopping and the large retailers, it's been devastating for us," said General Manager Erik Tamm. About 10 per cent of vendors have closed. "We're operating at a loss," Tamm said. His family has run the Mar- kets for 40 years and he has mem- ories of it from his youth. "I really hope that the message of supporting local and keeping business in your community, I COVID-19 'DEVASTATING' FOR THE PICKERING MARKETS See ‘(THE)’, page 8 KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com Erik Tamm, general manager of The Pickering Markets. The popular markets supports small business. It's been having a tough time during the COVID-19 pandemic with a loss of vendors and a drop in foot traffic. Susie Kockerscheidt/Torstar 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 , S e p t e m b e r 2 4 , 2 0 2 0 | 2 Let’s Get Moving... 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Po- lice have obtained an ar- rest warrant for the man identified in the August in- cident. Police have made numerous attempts to lo- cate him with no results, police say. On Aug. 29 at around 7:45 p.m., police say they were called to Glenanna Road and found a 21-year- old man with serious inju- ries after he was stabbed. Police say the stabbing oc- curred after an altercation between several males, and the suspect fled on foot. Of- ficers searched the area but could not find him. The victim was transported by ambulance to a Toronto-ar- ea trauma centre with life- threatening injuries. Dominic Nieminem, 19, of Pickering is wanted for aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, uttering threats and possessing a weapon that's dangerous to the public. Nieminem is described as male, white, slim build, five-foot-three, 98 pounds with long brown hair (sometimes in corn-rows/ braided) and hazel eyes. Investigators are asking anyone who may know of his whereabouts to contact D/Cst. 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OPINION TO LEARN HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR OWN CONTENT VISIT DURHAMREGION.COM LETTERS & COMMENTARYYou get to sleep in, not stirring until long after noisy, busy songbirds are up and away, and the sun is well above the horizon. You shift sleepily, stretch and spread your wings, absorb- ing the warming rays. Then finally bend your head and preen a bit. Feathers are all-important, especially now. Winds are calm, the sky clear, and soon thermals will be ris- ing, good travel conditions for the next stage of your endless flight. A day in the life of a mi- grating raptor... just imag- ine it. Every year we hu- mans gaze up in awe and watch them pass by -- hawks, falcons, harriers, eagles, singly or in pairs, in small flocks, by the dozens, on their way south for the winter. What if we could be up there with them, feeling the shifting air, seeing the world through their eyes? You'd get to pick your fa- vourite, of course. How about a slim grey merlin, speeding by over the tree- tops, in pursuit of a stream of migrating blue jays? A muscular red-tailed hawk, flap-flap-flapping its wide buteo wings, then gliding for a rest? A long-tailed Cooper's hawk? Powerful peregrine? Or you could be king of the skies, soaring on metre-long wings -- a bald eagle. For me, I'd choose the turkey vulture, the most elegant, efficient flier of the lot. Back at the vulture roosting tree, it's time to lift off. Taking your turn among your travelling companions, you rouse yourself and rise into the air, slowly pumping your long black pointy wings. Like the others, you soon feel a rising column of warm air and start to ride it, settling your wings in a wide V and tipping a bit from side to side while cir- cling ever higher. Up and up you float, your roosting tree, the woods around it, the fields and streams and farms and towns becoming smaller and smaller below. Then one by one you peel off from your circling kettle and, kites freed from their tethers, speed on your way, gradually dropping in ele- vation until you reach the next thermal, and ride it up again. Despite my terror of heights, I love sitting at an airplane window and watching the earth below. Wouldn't it be awesome to fly down from cottage country and over the Oak Ridges Moraine, to find Lake Ontario spread out before you, a blue expanse? To veer west along the shore of it and Lake Erie, then join a million other raptors streaming along the Mississippi Flyway to- ward Texas and the Gulf, all the way to Mexico. And maybe beyond. Durham nature writer Margaret Carney has more than 4,000 species on her life list of birds, many seen in far-flung corners of our beautiful planet. Nature queries: mcarney@in- terlinks.net or 905-725-2116. 'A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MIGRATING RAPTOR' COLUMNIST MARGARET CARNEY SAYS HAWKS, EAGLES AND OTHER BIRDS OF PREY ARE ON THE MOVE MARGARET CARNEY Column CALL IT ‘THE UNEXPLAINABLE’ To the editor: Every day, thousands of residents drive into the busy Amberlea Plaza on Whites Road in Pickering. Immediately, they are greeted by a mass of steel and wires reaching to the heavens. After years, all are used to it, but I stopped this week and took a photo. I al- ways waited for this struc- ture to be finished, but af- ter years it clearly is a fin- ished product. I know what it is but I have to wonder why it looks like this in the age of build- ing cell towers that look like majestic pines, such as on Fairport Road overlook- ing the cemetery, for all to admire. I want to blame someone in true NIMBY- ism but it is not in my back- yard. I want to ask ques- tions of our politicians or city planners, but why? They know it is there and they must have approved it. But in a world where there are far more impor- tant issues, such as gun fire on Whites Road, I decided the best thing to do is treat it as a work of art, a true monument to the cyber so- ciety where we no longer need wires to communi- cate. So I gave it a name: 'The Unexplainable'. JOHN RANDOLPH PICKERING TAXPAYERS SHOULD COVER SCHOOL PPE COSTS To the editor: Re: Taxpayers shouldn't pick up tab for PPE in schools. With citizens providing Covid protection for staff and students in public schools through tax-sup- ported programs, everyone can do their part to stop the Covid spread despite finan- cial background. Many people who are able will use their own PPE but others will need equip- ment provided by govern- ment. When we read opinions such as those expressed by the Brugos, we are remind- ed of how much we all rely on tax-supported initia- tives. Of course, some may feel that they don't benefit from certain programs and shouldn't have to pay taxes, but if we broaden our thinking we can see how in- directly we are better off. As examples, we don't ob- ject to paying taxes to sup- port seniors who haven't provided for their own re- tirement or we don't object to fire services just because we haven't had a fire. As a tax-paying senior, I support government pro- grams which help to make our society a better place for all. JOHN COUSINS CLARINGTON WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SUBMIT YOUR LETTER TO THE EDITOR TODAY! 5 | 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 , S e p t e m b e r 2 4 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m COVID-19CityResponse Visitpickering.ca/COVID19foralistofopenfacilities,limited servicesavailableforin-personappointments,andhealth andsafetyexpectationswhenvisitingaCityfacility. Fordetails,connectwithusat905.683.7575or customercare@pickering.ca. Upcoming Public Meetings Date Meeting/Location Time September28 CouncilMeeting Forlocationandmeetingdetailscheck: https://calendar.pickering.ca/council 7:00pm DuetoCOVID-19andthePremier’sEmergencyOrderstolimit gatheringsandmaintainphysicaldistancing,meetingdetailsare subjecttochange.PleasevisittheCitywebsiteorcall905.420.2222 fordetails.ForServicedisruptionnotification,call1.866.278.9993. @cityofpickering Weekly Community Page September 24 Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24 hour line) customercare@pickering.capickering.ca | Until Oct 13 pickering.ca/antiblackracism Help build the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Today,September24,isthelastdaytoapply! ThePreparatorySub-Committeeiscurrentlyaccepting applicationsfromresidents,stakeholders,andexpertsto leadtherecruitmentandcommunityconsultationforthe PickeringAnti-BlackRacismTaskforce. Oncefinalized,themandateofthisindependent, community-ledtaskforceisto: -Identifybarriersandareasofopportunity,inorderto enhancethesharedexperienceandopportunitiesafforded toBlackresidents. -Identifyandcoordinateopportunitiesforstakeholderand communityengagement. -Provideexpertinputandactiononmattersrelatingtothe provisionofanti-Blackracisminitiativeswithinthe community. -CelebrateandpromotetheBlackcommunity. Ifyouareinterested,pleaseemail pabrt@pickering.ca before4:00pm. Seniors & Persons with Disabilities SnowClearingProgram Thewinter2020/2021applicationperiodisopenuntil October16,2020. 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Right Choice{ } Car Place Price Find what you’re looking for, in the location you want, for the price you want to pay! Catch a Great Deal! Browse our inventory of vehicles by Body Style, popular Makes and Models, Province, popular Cities or by Price. Whatever path you choose, you will find the right car, in the right location, for the right price! Right Choice{ } Car Place Price 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 , S e p t e m b e r 2 4 , 2 0 2 0 | 8 hope that stays at the fore- front," Tamm said. Prem Khullar's father opened Telephone Plus at the old flea market at Brock Road and Pickering Park- way, eventually moving the business to Squires Beach Road. "The Pickering Markets is a big part of my life," Khullar said. The company takes up nearly one entire aisle at the marketplace and has a wholesale division in Markham. King Kabob is another loyal vendor. "It's a family business so we have been in business in The Pickering Markets for 30 years," said owner Mike Baltzis. His family started sell- ing raw kabobs but eventu- ally made the food hot and ready. To both of these busi- nesses, their current situa- tion could be worse. "I'm not saying we're do- ing record members by any means," Khullar said. "I thought the first week I wouldn't make rent." But he did, and he was able to pay staff and his suppliers. "But did I have much left in my pocket? No," he said. Baltzis, too, said busi- ness could be worse. "I thought we would re- ally be struggling hard," he said. Focusing on social me- dia is one of the strategies King Kabob has taken to stay relevant. "We've had to come back a little stronger with kind of defining who we are. We've gone back to making everything for ourselves," he said. And the family has started a food delivery ser- vice, featuring ready-to- cook options, a step it plans to fall back on if a second wave hits. "We've had to think out of the box a lot and we've had to come out of our com- fort zone a little bit, which means a lot more work for us," Baltzis said. Both Baltzis and Khul- lar were grateful the Mar- kets didn't charge its ven- dors rent while it was shut down. But the Markets still paid its own rent, and lost more than $800,000 during lockdown. The City of Pickering did lower the $1,000 the company normally pays per operational day to $100 for the summer when Tamm requested relief. "Our staff has advised Pickering Markets that the request for an extension must be submitted in writ- ing to be included as part of council agenda at a future council meeting," Mayor Dave Ryan said when asked about the current status. Tamm believes that with every downturn comes new opportunity. Some new exciting vendors are people who lost their job and decided to start a new business. "Our food court is at 100 per cent capacity," he said. "There are optimistic signs that we will survive." As the public fears a sec- ond wave, Tamm is taking it week by week. "Obviously we're hoping like every other business that it doesn't happen, and if it does, that the govern- ment looks at what they are shutting down in respect to how it will affect the econo- my and protecting people as well," he said. He said there needs to be a focus on support for small- to medium-sized businesses. "(The government) didn't help us a lot the first time and I really don't know how we'd get through another without govern- ment support," he said. "But we remain optimis- tic that people do their due diligence and really help stop these numbers from going up." STORY BEHIND THE STORY: The small busi- nesses at The Pickering Markets represent a large part of the economy that is hurting financially from COVID-19. NEWS Continued from page 1 '(THE GOVERNMENT) DIDN'T HELP US A LOT': ERIK TAMM Prem Khulla's family has a long-time business, Telephone Plus, which operates at The Pickering Markets. 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Are you concerned about entering a crowded office? Lori Gallant, RDH Two Durham residents are among three suspects charged with robbery and kidnapping after an inci- dent that saw employees at a Toronto office forcibly confined and threatened. Stolen bank notes, cash and a replica handgun were seized when officers arrested two men and a woman in connection with the incident, Toronto po- lice said. On Tuesday, Sept. 15 two masked men entered an of- fice in the area of McNi- choll Avenue and Middle- field Road, confronting em- ployees with guns and binding them with duct tape and electrical cord, police said. One of the men kept watch over three hos- tages while the other forced a fourth employee out of the building at gun- point. The 32-year-old victim was driven to a nearby bank where he was threat- ened and forced to carry out transactions, with- drawing large amounts of money in bank notes and then handing them over to the armed suspect, police said. The man with the gun left on foot. The victim called his office and learned the other suspect had fled, police said. Two men and a woman were arrested the next day. Krishan Arora, 36, of To- ronto, and 27-year-old Di- nash Chaudhry, of Ajax, face charges including armed robbery, kidnap- ping, forcible confinement, threatening death and con- spiracy to commit and in- dictable offence. Kennedy Kelly, 21, of Oshawa, is charged with conspiracy and possession of property obtained by crime. TWO DURHAM RESIDENTS ARRESTED AFTER OFFICE EMPLOYEES HELD AT GUNPOINT JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com NEWS Police are investigating a report of gunfire inside an Ajax apartment build- ing early Saturday. Officers responding to a report of a shot being fired in a building at Kingston and Chapman roads around 3:45 a.m. Sept. 19 found a shell casing in a stairwell, Durham police said. No injuries were re- ported and no suspects were located. Anyone with informa- tion is asked to call police at 905-579-1520, extension 2521 or Crime Stoppers at 1- 800-222-8477. NO INJURIES REPORTED AFTER SHOT FIRED IN AJAX APARTMENT BUILDING 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 , S e p t e m b e r 2 4 , 2 0 2 0 | 10 Notice of Ontario Regulation 475/20 (Zoning Order – Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham) Take notice that on August 28, 2020, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order, made pursuant to clause 47(1)(a) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation 475/20. Ontario Regulation 475/20 applies to 3.4 acres of land and forms part of a larger property known municipally as 580 Harwood Avenue South in the Town of Ajax. For illustrative purposes, the lands are shown on the map below. A Zoning Order regulates the use of land and the erection, location and use of any building or structure on the land. Ontario Regulation 475/20 permits a 320-bed capacity long-term care facility and associated uses on the lands described above. Pursuant to subsection 47(4) of the Planning Act, and except for the purposes of section 24, the Minister deemed Ontario Regulation 475/20 to be and to always have been a by-law passed by the Council of the Town of Ajax. A copy of Ontario Regulation 475/20 may be viewed on the Province’s e-laws website at https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/200475. During the COVID-19 social distancing period, when offices are closed, you may request a copy of the regulation by contacting Steven Barber, Senior Planner with the Municipal Services Office - Central Ontario at 437-998-3386, or alternatively, by email at steven.barber@ontario.ca. Once the COVID-19 social distancing period has ended, a copy will be available at the following locations: Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing Municipal Services Office – Central Ontario 777 Bay Street, 13th Floor Toronto, ON M5G 2E5 Town of Ajax Planning and Building Services 65 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax, ON L1S 2H9 Send thanks with a feast of fall flowers. Ajax - 845 Westney Rd. S. • Pickering Town Centre • Oshawa Centre 888.733.3356 | reedsflorists.com | Worldwide Delivery Ajax - 845 W Shaun Rickard was fish- ing in Pickering when he saw something that he couldn't ignore. At around 8 a.m. he spotted a cormorant hang- ing by its beak from a fish- ing lure that was wrapped around a hydro wire, and the bird was clearly in dis- tress. "I was fishing a little fur- ther out from the (Picker- ing Nuclear Generating Station) and working my way in," the Pickering resi- dent said. Rickard, a catch-and-re- lease angler, said someone must have been casting a fishing line and it became stuck around the wire. He quickly grabbed his chest camera, turned it on and without hesitation went to work to free the bird. But it wasn't easy. "The problem I had is the current is so strong in there," Rickard said. The struggle is clear in the video, "Rescuing Bird From Certain Death," which he posted to his You- Tube channel. Rickard has a trolling motor that he can lock, which allows his boat to stay in one spot, and he was able to maintain his posi- tion below the bird. "So, I went in and grabbed him," he said. "I have giant hands, which came in very handy. His neck was quivering. As far as I'm aware, he was hang- ing there all night." Rickard was able to cut the bird down from the wire but there was still work to do — he had to re- move the three hooks that were stuck in its beak. The bird fought Rickard a little bit at first. "Don't bite me; I'm try- ing to help you here, bud," Rickard says at one point in the video. He secured the bird be- tween his knees, held its beak with one hand and used the other to remove the hooks and line. "I got everything out of there," Rickard said. "He flew off, which was good." He's modest about the rescue. "I think anybody with a heart and any sort of com- passion would do the same thing," he said. Although Rickard did receive some flack online for helping a bird that's of- ten regarded as a nuisance, he doesn't regret it. "To me, it's a bird in pain or suffering," he said. "He would have died a horrible death." COMMUNITY PICKERING MAN SAVES CORMORANT FROM 'CERTAIN DEATH' KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com Pickering resident Shaun Rickard was fishing when he saw a cormorant caught on a lure and didn't hesitate to save it. Here he is fishing with his fishing buddy Kris King. 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Re- grettably, for too many people this is not just an uncommon event but rath- er an all too familiar expe- rience, especially if you are a Black individual. The families of Michael Brown, Breonna Taylor, Philando Castille, Botham Jean, Eric Garner, Sterling Higgins, Buddy Evans, Al- bert Johnson, Lester Don- aldson, Wade Lawson, Hugh Dawson, Faraz Sule- man, Sean Reed and others too numerous to mention can bear witness. Why are Black people, more than any other group of people, disproportional- ly targeted to experience violence, prejudice, dis- crimination, intolerance or hatred? The answer is encapsulated in a single word -- racism. Children are born with- out the blemish of racism. So how do so many of them grow up to become avowed racist individuals? Racism is a learned, irrational, in- sidious and pervasive mul- tidisciplinary phenome- non that encompasses eth- nicity, religion, culture, race, language, gender identification and skin col- our. It is prejudice, dis- crimination, or antago- nism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior. It can also be described as the erroneous belief that all members of a race pos- sess characteristics, abili- ties and or qualities specif- ic to that race, so as to dis- tinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races. Anti-Black racism can best be understood by closely examining the uniqueness of our heri- tage. We are descendants of people who did not come to America voluntarily or willingly. Our ancestors were kidnapped or bought and transported as chattel (personal property) of Eu- ropeans to be sold as slaves. They were uproot- ed from their homes, cul- tures, customs and tradi- tions. They were poorly housed, poorly fed, en- dured social, religious, spiritual and educational depravation. They were made to work for genera- tions without wages. They were brutalized, dehu- manized, demonized, de- moralized, oppressed, de- pressed, isolated, ostra- cized, raped, lynched and murdered. This is a legacy that is not shared by any other group of immigrants living today in Canada or the USA and one that is of- ten not recognized, ac- knowledged or accepted. Unfortunately, there still exist today many people whose thinking about Blacks has not yet (and probably never will) evolved. The principal form of modern-day racism -- the colour-coded white over black variety -- did not have any significance in medieval roots and is mainly a product of the modern period. 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Profitfirst, grandparents last? 5006 Old Brock Road, Pickering • www.fsmlandscaping.ca For a free quote call 905-686-1200 Handyman Services Laminate Flooring InstallationBasement Renovations Ceramic Tile/Back Splash PaintingDry Wall Repairs Repairs and Maintenance The City of Pickering is conducting a ward bound- ary review to ensure that residents receive fair re- presentation at their local council table. Pickering is currently divided into three wards, each represented by the mayor, along with one re- gional councillor and one city councillor. Geographic boundaries and council re- presentation can be viewed on the city's interactive ward map. The current structure has been in place for around 40 years, with the exception of a minor change to the city's ward boundaries in 2005. The review will identify effective and equitable electoral arrangements for the 2022 municipal election and beyond, taking into ac- count changes in the size and distribution of Picker- ing's population since the present wards were estab- lished, as well as the city's forecasted population growth. "Pickering is experienc- ing tremendous growth, and a key focus of this re- view will be making sure that the number of people in each ward is balanced and that we have effective representation for our resi- dents," Mayor Dave Ryan said. "We have retained an independent consultant to lead this municipal review and encourage residents to get involved as opportuni- ties arise." Residents are invited to take part in one of four vir- tual open houses to learn more and provide feedback on Wednesday, Oct. 7 or Thursday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. both days. Visit pickering.ca/WBR for more information and details on the upcoming virtual open houses. PICKERING TO REVIEW WARD BOUNDARIES Pickering is currently divided into three wards, each represented by the mayor, along with one regional councillor and one city councillor. Jason Liebregts/Torstar NEWS 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 , S e p t e m b e r 2 4 , 2 0 2 0 | 22 LimitedtimeleaseoffersavailablethroughHondaFinancialServicesInc.(HFS),toqualifiedretailcustomersonapprovedcredit.WeeklypaymentsincludefreightandPDI(rangesfrom$1,670to$1,840dependingonmodel),tire&environmentalfee($21)[Thisfeecovers thecosttoHondaCanadaofcollectingandrecyclingtires],A/Ccharge($100),andOMVICfee($10).Taxes,licence,insuranceandregistrationareextra.ΩRepresentativeweeklyleaseexample:2020CivicLXSedanMT(ModelFC2E5LEX)//2020CR-VLX2WDCVT(Model RW1H2LES) // 2020 Accord LX-AEB Sedan CVT (Model CV1F1LE) on a 60-month term with 260 weekly payments at 1.99% // 2.99% // 2.99% lease APR. 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At a July council meeting, and in an ef- fort to encourage property owners to pro- tect Pickering's heritage, Ward 1 city Coun- cillor Maurice Brenner and Ward 3 city Councillor Shaheen Butt asked staff to look into a potential program. City staff have identified 173 properties as having historical significance or in an area of historical significance. The properties were sorted into three groups. The potential city costs in the re- port are based on a rebate of 20 percent of the city's share of property taxes. Fifty properties are in the group that would likely qualify, with a potential city cost of $22,000. The second group, which may qualify, identifies 26 properties that could cost the city $11,000 if they meet specific criteria. The third category identifies 97 proper- ties that could qualify in the future, and could cost the city $43,000. These proper- ties would not qualify now but may qualify in the future, as the federal government owns 77 properties and 20 are owned by the provincial government. If these properties were ever sold, they may qualify for a grant. The matter will likely come before council in December, with a goal to make it effective beginning in January 2021. PICKERING HERITAGE PROPERTY OWNERS MAY GET TAX BREAK KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com COUNCIL COUNCIL WILL DISCUSS POTENTIAL PROPERTY BREAKS Please keep our community clean! 23 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 2 4 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 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 , S e p t e m b e r 2 4 , 2 0 2 0 | 24 LEYLAND, Ernest (Ernie) ___________ It is with great sadness that Leyland family announces the death of Ernest (Ernie) Leyland. Ernest John Leyland, born June 1st 1939, St. Helen's, Merseyside, England. Passed away September 11th 2020, Ajax, Ontario. Ernie was a mechanical engineer, who worked and travelled extensively with the merchant navy aboard the M.V. Nottingham. After settling in Ontario, he married his wife of 49 years, Lynda. Together, they built a life that centered around family, travel, gardening, and mutual happiness. Ernie had a brilliant mind and quick wit. His breadth of knowledge made him an easy conversationalist and his unassuming and steadfast manner put people at ease. He was an avid gardener tending to fruits, vegetables, chrysanthemums, and countless other plants in his greenhouse and the garden he and Lynda created. It would be a labour of love for more than 40 years. He spent many hours walking the trails of the Greenwood conservation area with his family and their dogs; the memories of these times are treasured by all with whom they were experienced. Ernie was a craftsman - utilizing his engineering skills to build furniture and boats for family and loved ones. His interests, everything from cooking to classical music, were instilled in his children and will remain gifts that continue to be cultivated. Ernie is survived by his wife Lynda (nee MacGregor), son Adam (Helen), and daughter Sarah (Mike). He was the proud Grandad of Charlie and Clare, and an ever loving Gaga to Ollie and Julian. He is also survived by his sister Irene, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother Hilda, father Ernest, and sisters Theresa and Rita. At this time, there will be no memorial service due to pandemic restrictions. A celebration of life gathering will follow at a later date. If one so desires, donations may be made to the Toronto Zoo. On-line condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca JONES, Marie Claire March 28, 1941 - June 2, 2020 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Marie Jones (nee Wilson) this past June. She died peacefully at Lakeridge Health in Pickering. Marie was a loving mother to Doug Jones, Chris Jones, and Tracie Cole. Beloved "Grammie" to Samantha, Stephanie, Trevor, Hunter, and Dallas. Great- Grammie to Sylis, Cohen, Michael, and Sasha. Marie was a long time member of the Pickering Legion, where she had many friends who will miss her. Marie was also a member of the Pickering Seniors Centre, where she played cards daily and joined in with many of the activities they offered. A Celebration of Life will be held for Marie at the Pickering Legion at a date to be announced later. We will all miss her dearly. Until we meet again Love forever Mother, Grammie, Sister, Aunt, Friend MITTON, Cecilia Elisa Marion January 2, 1963 - August 29, 2020 Cie 57, passed away in her sleep August 29, 2020. Sister, Daughter, Aunt, Friend. Gone too soon and will be greatly missed. Condolences may be left at www.aftercare.org. SANDERSON MONUMENT COMPANY LIMITED SERVICING Local Cemeteries Including Oshawa, Whitby Duffin Meadows, Pine Ridge Memorial, Erskine and Catholic Cemeteries SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE SET IN PLACE. APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED, MAX 4 PEOPLE AT A TIME TO INSURE PHYSICAL DISTANCING, Hours of Operation Mon. to Fri. 9-5 905-427-4366 sanderson.ajax@bellnet.ca 32 Old Kingston Rd, Ajax PERSONAL PRAYER TO ST. JUDE ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Thanks to St. Jude and the Sacred Heart of Jesus for favours received. May the sacred heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. 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Gone is the face we loved so dear, silent is the voice we loved to hear; too far away for sight or speech, but not too far for thought to reach, sweet to remember you who once was here, and who, though absent, is just as dear. Your memory is as dear today, as in the hour you passed away. And while you lie in peaceful sleep, your memory we shall always keep. Always so good, unselfish and kind none on this earth your equal I’ll find. Honorable and true in all your ways, loving and faithful to the end of your days, honest and liberal, ever upright, just in your judgment, always right. 1-800-263-6480 classifieds@metroland.comCLASSIFIEDSOBITUARIES | ANNOUNCEMENTS | JOBS | MARKETPLACE NOVENASSPECIAL OCCASIONS DRIVERS TECHNICAL/ SKILLED TRADES 25 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 2 4 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ajax - Shared Accom. Shared laundry, kitch. & bath. Parking. Single female. Rent negotiable. 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Responsibilities: - To support the development, monitoring, and updating of the Coordinated Service Plan. - To provide service coordination to families including: o providing resource materials and information, o supporting service navigation and linkage, o coordinating services on behalf of the client, o leading the exploration of flexible and innovative approaches to service delivery, o working collaboratively with families and their formal and informal supports, and o arranging and facilitating case conferences to support the implementation of the coordinated plan. - To act as primary point of contact for Durham families accessing Coordinated Service Planning. - To collect comprehensive information that supports service delivery at the beginning and throughout the family's participation in Coordinated Service Planning. - To work collaboratively with project partners in the delivery of the Coordinated Service Plan including providing leadership in the concept of a team approach to service. - To act as a liaison with the community at large. 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