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Chartier said South- bridge has hired a new ded- icated recruiter to enhance hiring efforts, as well as a new director of infection prevention and control. He's at Orchard Villa every week implementing infection pre- vention and control best practices and audits with the staff, families and resi- dents. Nine staff members are in the process of obtain- ing their Certification in In- fection Control from the Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology,. Southbridge restricts staff to one home and con- ducts bi-weekly staff test- ing. "We screen our staff three times per shift and our residents two times daily for temperature checks," Chartier said. "We have limited entry to every home to one entrance and exit, where there are sta- tioned screening checks where screening questions and temperatures are mon- itored for each and every individual entering and ex- iting the home." On Sept. 29, Ontario Pre- mier Doug Ford said LTC homes in COVID-19 hot spots - which he hadn't yet identified - may only allow two caregivers per resident inside. "Now you're further lim- iting the access to their loved ones which puts an incredible burden on the two family caregivers," said Vivian Stamatopou- los, an associate teaching professor in the faculty of social science and human- ities at Ontario Tech Uni- versity,. Families with whom she works are on edge. "They're being immedi- ately time-warped to the first four months and their fear is they're going to be locked out again," she said. More caregivers should be allowed in the homes, Stamatopoulos said. Care- givers are tested regularly and take serious precau- tions. "I have full trust in these family caregivers that they are doing everything that it takes to be safe," she said. She said no more than two would likely enter at once, and residents would always have loved ones able to visit if the other caregivers cannot make it. Stamatopoulos also worries about the staffing shortages. "It all boils down to hav- ing enough feet on the floor and they've never had enough feet on the floor," she said. On Oct. 1., Ontario Pre- mier Doug Ford an- nounced $461 million to temporarily enhance wag- es for support workers. "We know the wages of PSWs do not reflect the crit- ical role they have played throughout this pandemic, in addition to their ongoing care of our loved ones," he said. "Today's temporary in- vestment will bridge that gap and ensure this vital profession receives the ap- preciation and respect it de- serves." The government should have trained staff in the summer in preparation, rather than scrambling now, Stamatopoulos said. "Everybody had antici- pated the second wave would have started right around now," she said. The Durham Region Health Department said in an e-mail it has been pro- viding ongoing support to Orchard Villa. This includ- ed conducting an infection prevention and control au- dit in July, and weekly calls with Orchard Villa for on- going support. STORY BEHIND THE STORY:Since there were more deaths at Orchard Villa than at any other long-term care home in Durham during the first wave of COVID-19, dur- hamregion.com wanted to know what precautions are being taken for the second wave. NEWS Continued from page 1 'THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD HAVE TRAINED STAFF IN THE SUMMER' We screen our staff three times per shift and our residents two times daily for temperature checks. - Candace Chartier, Southbridge Care Homes SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM 150 Reach Industrial Park Road, Port Perry 905-985-6800 lan gillesmetalrecycling.com W e Pay BIG BUCKS for Junk Cars and Trucks!! Who you sell you junk car to Matters. 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Blue jays have been migrating in great numbers, and they don't go quietly. They move by day, flying from woodlot to woodlot in loose flocks that sometimes stream by end- lessly. And given the poor seed crops on beech and ha- zelnut trees this summer, lots of jays have moved through. There's nothing shy about these big bold cor- vids. Whenever they spot something to eat they go for it, scattering birds and rodents already there. The fruits on our mulberry, acorns on our neighbours' oak, sunflower seeds in the bird feeder -- with a flash of blue and white, jays arrive and start bolting them down. Though they have an im- pressive vocal repertoire, their raucous "jay!" cries dominate, woven into the very fabric of September. Just when I thought every blue jay in Ontario must have already gone south, my husband and I got out for a few hours' paddle among the coloured leaves up in Haliburton County, and sure enough, jays were still in the woods along the river, screaming away. But come October all that noise and flurry set- tles down, leaving space and opportunity for an even more glorious blue bird to step onto the stage. Eastern bluebirds, small slim thrushes of pastures and open grasslands, aug- ment their insectivore diet with berries and fruits, so survive the first frosts and take their time moving south. And lucky indeed is anyone out for a walk who catches sight of one in bright sunshine, its plum- age aglow. "Somewhere over the rainbow..." More songs mention bluebirds than any other species. I've been looking for- ward to bluebird migration since August when, alerted by their "cherry-bird" war- ble, I witnessed a family feeding in the farmyard near Minden. All of rural Ontario had bluebirds nest- ing in hollow fence posts and tree cavities when Den- nis was young, before Euro- pean starlings arrived and took them over, in the early 50s. He's been maintaining nest boxes there with holes too small for starlings ever since. And Dennis keeps a let- ter that a woman in Toron- to, Hilda McKay, wrote him half a century ago: "In 1911 two friends and myself spent an afternoon in High Park, on a gorgeous day in fall. We sat near the old wooden pavilion and on the roof we saw hundreds of bluebirds (numbers not ex- aggerated) congregating to fly, probably that night. I have never forgotten the beautiful sight and wish it could be the same today." Seeing just one would earn top spot on my grati- tude list this Thanksgiving. 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. MARGARET WOULD BE THANKFUL IF SHE SAW JUST ONE BLUEBIRD MARGARET CARNEY Column LETTERS & COMMENTARY HOW A DURHAM COP CHANGED A YOUNG BOY'S PERCEPTION To the editor: Two years ago, my preg- nant daughter-in-law was pulled over by a police offi- cer. During the stop she got very emotional and began crying. This was a combi- nation of an aggressive offi- cer, being pregnant and having her sons, ages 4 and 2, with her. Her four year old was traumatized and the inci- dent left him with the im- pression that police offi- cers are mean and hurtful. Each time since, when- ever he saw a police car he became scared. I did not want him growing up with this unhealthy fear. I know as a person with colour I could easily join the narra- tive that wants to paint all police offers as bad. However, this has never been my experience or mindset. In the interactions I have had with police, I was treated with respect and never had a negative expe- rience. I wanted a positive mindset for my grandson. I don't naively believe all of- ficers are good. As with every profes- sion there will always be bad individuals. When I told my grand- son I was taking him to the police station to meet some officers, he became anx- ious and didn't want to go. 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"We get a mask and we get gloves right off the bat when we go to pick up our meals," he said. "(Now) you don't see anybody, you just hang the meal on the door. Then ring the bell and away you go." However, he did help out one client recently. Patri- cia Yule gets meals deliv- ered five times a week and requires volunteers to knock on the door and go inside to make sure she gets her meal. Hancock brings it just inside the door and sets it on a bench. He could tell she wasn't her usual chipper self on one visit. "You see somebody for years and you get a feel- ing," he said. "It's not the first time I've gotten that feeling." He let CCD know and a service coordinator has now set Yule up with other services and her condi- tions have improved. "It's a wonderful ser- vice," Yule said. Volunteers are CCD's eyes and ears in the com- munity and are told to let CCD know if they see changes or have concerns with any of the clients. October is Community Support Month and Com- munity Care Durham (CCD), which operates Meals on Wheels, is cele- brating Meals on Wheels Week from Oct. 4 to 10. The charitable, not-for- profit organization offers a broad range of services to support the health, inde- pendence and well-being of its clients with needs relat- ed to aging, physical or mental health. CCD has more than 11,000 registered clients and more than 1,800 active volunteers. Jennifer Rusaw, Vice President of Community Supports, said volunteers are a vital part of CCD, sup- porting the health and well-being of individuals in our communities."Com- munity Care Durham's vol- unteers enable our clients to have access to nutritious and affordable food which in turns assists our clients to remain healthy and safe through this pandemic," she said. Hancock, a retired teacher who also volun- teers at St. Paul's On-the- Hill Community Food Bank, said Meals on Wheels could use more drivers. 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"There was no mone- tary value; it was just try- ing to help out a friend. But there were guests that just loved it," he said. After requests to cater more events, they decided to open their own restaurant, featuring fresh food with a focus on barbecue and au- thentic Indian curries. The doors to Milanu's Tandoori Grill opened in December 2019, and just a couple of months later, the world began to change due to COVID-19. "There was a feeling that everything was going to fall apart and in March everything did fall apart," Ahluwalia said. But the restaurant has managed to survive. "The customers who had our food, they kept coming back and they, through word of mouth, spread our story," he said. He doesn't use a 'mother gravy.' "All my dishes are unique," he said. "People who have tried my barbe- cue, they loved it. We cook it fresh." A popular item is shola chicken tikka, grilled bone- less chicken marinated in various blends of chillies and oils. His personal fa- vourite is fish tikka, tan- doori flaky fish marinated in yogurt and spics. A com- mon vegetarian order is pindi chana masala and bhatura. This chef's special is a dish of chickpeas cooked in a house blend of spices, served with fried puffy rice breads and with onion and pickle. "We try and do every- thing eccentric," Ahluwa- lia said. "I don't have butter chicken, I have tandoori butter chicken." Milanu's offers takeout and delivery and has a pa- tio. It's located at 705 Kings- ton Rd., Unit 2 in Pickering. Visit www.milanustan- doorigrill.ca to see the menu. Ahluwalia recom- mends calling the restau- rant at 905-837-7888 or or- dering directly from the website. Are you opening a new business in Pickering? Tell us about it! We also want to know about business anniversaries, store clos- ings, amazing local mak- ers and small biz owners. Send your ideas to reporter Kristen Calis at kca- lis@durhamregion.com. 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If they don't need to be opened we should keep them closed," Durham Region Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Kyle told Regional Coun- cil during a COVID-19 update on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Durham headquarters and re- gional offices closed to the public in March at the onset of the pan- demic. The Region of Durham an- nounced recently that regional facilities that are currently closed due to the pandemic will stay closed until at least the new year. Regional council will con- tinue to meet virtually until fur- ther notice. The continued closures are to protect the health and safety of the public and staff, as the sec- ond-wave of the COVID-19 pan- demic begins. "We're well on our way to- wards a second wave. Whereas the message in the first wave was 'flatten the curve'. What I'm hear- ing in the second wave is 'keep it a wave not a tsunami'," said Dr. Kyle. At the beginning of the first wave, public health officials were concerned about travel-related transmission of the virus, ex- plained Dr. Kyle. Now they are dealing community transmis- sion of COVID-19. By the end of September, there had been 2,157 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Durham Region. "I hope the second wave is not worse than the first wave. It's likely to be higher and longer (but I don't know that for a fact), because we're now dealing with community transmission and I don't think there's an appetite to lock down the economy like we did in the first wave. So what we want is for it to slow burn, rather than either a high wave or indeed a tsunami," said Dr. Kyle. Some Durham regional ser- vices (such as water billing, so- cial services and provincial of- fences act matters) are currently available via drop boxes at the south entrance of regional Head- quarters (605 Rossland Rd. E. in Whitby). Residents are reminded not to put cash in the drop boxes. Other Region of Durham ser- vices are still available by ap- pointment only. Call 905-668-7711 for more information on these specific services, or visit www.durham.ca/ServiceChang- es for current information. With health advice on reopen- ing, each local municipality in Durham — Ajax, Brock, Claring- ton, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog and Whitby — has made their own decision about reopening their town halls and facilities to the public. Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster asked whether the municipalities in Durham should consider once again closing offic- es to the public and rolling back in-person attendance to council meetings and in-person staff meetings. Dr. Kyle said everyone has a part to play in keeping the second wave from becoming a tsunami. In his opinion, municipal offices that don't need to be opened should be kept closed, if services need to be provided, do it safely by appointment. "I do think municipalities have a role to play. I am not here to tell you what to do, but we're all in it together" said Dr. Kyle. COVID-19 CLOSES REGION OF DURHAM FACILITIES UNTIL NEW YEAR JENNIFER O'MEARA jomeara@durhamregion.com DURHAM MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH PREDICTS 'HIGHER AND LONGER' SECOND WAVE Dr. Robert Kyle, Durham Region's medical officer of health, updated Regional council on COVID-19. Torstar file photo A COVID-19 UPDATE BY THE NUMBERS • 2,157 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Durham Region. • 20 school confirmed cases of COVID-19. • No institutional outbreaks. • 33 respiratory outbreaks in child care centres. • 1 COVID-19 outbreak in a child care centre. • 1 COVID-19 outbreak in a school. • 4 COVID-19 outbreaks in group homes. • 1 COVID-19 outbreak centred in an event/gathering. 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The route markings are inspired by the native flora and fauna of the area: Discovery Bay (Rabbit) Rotary Park (Duck) Duffins Bay (Tree) Clover Ridge (Trillium). There are 252 trail markings and 14 signs are being installed to support wayfinding. Installation is expected to be complete by mid-October. Mayor Shaun Collier said in a statement, "Since the start of COVID-19 re- sponse, including manda- tory recreation facility clo- sures this spring, we've heard residents' concern not only for their physical health, but also the need for mental health-support- ive activities. These new trail routes support all #ActiveTOA adventures for residents of all ages and abilities, providing a fun new opportunity to explore right here at home. When taking in the fall colours this season, please keep your distance from anyone that doesn't live in your home, and be respectful of slower trail users - our spaces are for everyone." To learn more, visit www.ajax.ca/activeTOA or www.ajax.ca/COVID19. AJAX ROLLS OUT TRAIL MARKINGS IN SOUTH END Ajax is installing trail markings on four routes in the south end of the community. The routes are to encourage residents to stay active and healthy through the fall. Town of Ajax WELLNESS 19 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , O c t o b e r 8 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m CANADIAN HOME LEISURE 1515 Hopkins St. Whitby 905-430-9965 Monday-Saturday 10-5 Sunday 11-4 www.canadianhomeleisure.ca Landmark Theatre Ready for winter? You deserve it!! EAVES TROUGH CLEANING HEDGE, SHRUB & TREE TRIMMING OR REMOVAL FALL CLEAN Up pOWER WASHING SERVICE BIN RENTAL WINDOW CLEANING RESIDENTIAL www.fsmlandscaping.ca |905-686-1200 It's not the kind of news municipal officials like to brag about. Oshawa and Pickering were named to the Top 25 Rattiest Cities in Ontario by Orkin Canada, the pest control company. The oth- er six Durham Region mu- nicipalities can brag they didn't make the list. The rankings are based on the number of commer- cial and residential rodent (rats and mice) treatments carried out in the province by Orkin from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. Toronto tops the list, fol- lowed by Mississauga, Scarborough, London and Etobicoke in the top five. Oshawa ranked 18th, while Pickering was 22nd. In a press release, the company noted the pan- demic has impacted the pest control industry as rats and mice have moved into residential areas as restaurants and overall business waste has been re- duced. With people staying at home because of CO- VID-19, there is more waste being generated in homes compared to businesses. To avoid a rodent infes- tation, Orkin recommends: • Trim the trees. Land- scaping can be a big rodent attractant. Keep shrub- bery cut back at least one metre from the exterior walls of your home to elim- inate any hiding spots for rodents and to avoid giving them a "jumping off" point. • Cut off the water. Elim- inate any moisture sourc- es, such as clogged gutters or water gathering in trash or recycling bins, which are necessary for pests' survival. • Inspect both inside and outside your property for rodent droppings, burrows and rub marks along base- boards and walls. The more quickly rodents are detected, the better. • Close the gap. Look for possible entry points out- side the home, seal all cracks larger than 1/4 of an inch and install weather strips at the bottom of exte- rior doors. • Keep your property clean, inside and out. Clean up crumbs and spills as soon as they happen to avoid leaving food residue or sugary substances that can attract rodents. Store all food (including pet food) in tightly-sealed contain- ers like plastic bins, and never leave food or dishes sitting out overnight. For more information on pest control, visit www.orkincanada.ca. OSHAWA, PICKERING ON ONTARIO'S RATTIEST CITIES LIST Top: Oshawa and Pickering both placed in the Top 25 Rattiest Cities in Ontario. Orkin Canada put the latest list together. Municipalities made the list based on the company’s call volumes. Oshawa councillors three years ago received several complaints about rat problems from residents. Above: One resident took this photo of a large rat he trapped. Noting it was more than five pounds. Ron Pietroniro/Torstar NEWS Torstar file photo 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 , O c t o b e r 8 , 2 0 2 0 | 20 SAVE 20% 30% 35% 40% off Scratch ‘n SAVE SALE! Oshawa’s premier home furniture store invites you to SAVE on every single piece of furniture in our store. PROUDLY CANADIAN MADE How much will you save? You’ll have to scratch and see! 900 Champlain Ave.,Oshawa 905-723-4561 •www.furnituregalleries.ca Hours: Mon.- Wed.10-6,Thurs.- Fri.10-9 Sat.10-6,Sun.11-5 *Limited time offer. 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LOCAL SUPPORT If you have concerns about your gambling or that of someone close to you, local help is available. You can contact: Problem Gambling and Technology Use Treatment Service, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) 416-535-8501, press 2 www.problemgambling.ca Community Family Services of Ontario 416-979-8299 or 1-866-979-8298 www.cfso.care COSTI Problem Gambling Service 416-244-7714 www.costi.org The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to problem gambling prevention. Forthemanyor forthefew? From politics to policing, hospitals to housing, Star journalists report on the issues that affect us all. We hold the powerful accountable, help you navigate your day, and work to build a country that creates the greatest good for the greatest number. 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Even though many mu- nicipalities suggest that they follow a community policing framework, polic- ing across Ontario is not really community policing, but rather policing in the community. Policing is reactive, inci- dent-driven and primarily concentrated in hot-spot locations, which typically are economically disad- vantaged and racialized. At the heart of the 'de- fund' the police movement is the recognition that there is a mismatch be- tween current policing practice and the needs of the community. This mismatch has pro- duced significant mistrust of the police among many community members and this has further hampered the implementation of community policing initia- tives. Community policing requires the police and members of the communi- ty to establish a collabora- tive, constructive and mu- tually respectful relation- ship where there is shared responsibility for commu- nity safety. Not only must the police revamp how they engage with members of the com- munity, but the communi- ty must also be able to trust that the police are there to help not to harm them. This is a fundamental hur- dle to reforming policing in Ontario. It is not enough to recognize what is not work- ing. Reforming requires a concerted effort to imple- ment policies and practices that have community en- gagement and cooperation at the heart of all policing practice. This must include a fundamental shift in how the police exercise their powers in communities. Reform is possible, but without action, talk of re- form is just that, talk. The most effective com- munity police officers are those who understand the social causes of crime, who have the capacity to forge collaborative and coopera- tive relationships with di- verse members of the com- munity, and who have the ability to work with mem- bers of the community to identify issues and create meaningful solutions to so- cial problems. This is precisely the fo- cus of Trent University Durham's Policing and Community Well-Being program. This program, which is the first of its kind in Cana- da, is a community-inten- sive program designed to provide future police and community workers with the ability to navigate so- cial situations, to work with community organiza- tions to develop concrete and community-respon- sive solutions to social problems, and to be keenly aware how social inequali- ty in health and safety are connected to community security. These skills are essen- tial for implementing com- munity policing initiatives. Trent University Dur- ham is at the forefront of reforming policing prac- tice, now it is up to the po- lice services across Onta- rio to follow suit. Dr. Amy Spendik is an assistant professor in the Policing and Community Wellbeing program at Trent University Durham GTA. LET'S BRING THE COMMUNITY INTO COMMUNITY POLICING OPINION TRENT UNIVERSITY COLUMNIST DR. AMY SPENDIK ON 'MISMATCH' AND 'MISTRUST'DR. AMY SPENDIK Column SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM 23 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , O c t o b e r 8 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m WEWISH2020WASFAKENEWS,TOO. HappyNationalNewspaperWeek tothereaderswhoneeditmost. OCTOBER4-10TH,2020 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 , O c t o b e r 8 , 2 0 2 0 | 24 MacKENZIE, James R. K. "Keith" ___________ It is with heartfelt sorrow the family announces Jim's passing at Markham Stouffville Hospital, Markham on Sat- urday, October 3, 2020 at the age of 78. Son of Frances (Pollock) Smith. Beloved husband of the late Nancy (LeBlanc) Loving and generous father of Barbara, Scott (predeceased) and Heather. Treasured Pa of Whitney, MacKenzie, Giulian and Stella. Dear brother of Debby, Dawne, Dayle, Karen, and will be remembered by his brothers-in-law, nieces, neph- ews and his late wife Nancy's family and beloved East Coast family. Jim was a successful business man, musician, apple farmer, was actively involved in base- ball and hockey well into his early 60s, and will be fondly remembered by his caregiver Daisy and many life long friends and colleagues. Visitation will take place at the Low & Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street South, Uxbridge (905-852-3073) on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In keeping with COVID-19 Reg- ulations from the Bereavement Authority of Ontario all att- endees are asked to wear a mask or face covering, main- tain social distancing and the capacity within the building will be limited throughout the visitation time. A private family service will be held after which Jim will be laid to rest with Nancy at Uxbridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jim may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion: Branch 170 in Uxbridge or Branch 483 in Claremont or The Canadian Lung Assoc- iation. For online condolences, please visit www.lowandlow.ca BARTLEY, Frederick George ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Frederick George Bartley on September 27, 2020 at the age of 52 after complications of a pre-existing illness. His memory will be forever cherished by his wife of 19 years Jana and their daughters Rachel (17) and Ashley (15), mother Judy Bartley (widowed from Fred Bartley Sr.), sister Kelly, and his large extended family of several aunts, uncles and cousins. Fred was a twenty-year veteran of the Toronto Crown Attorneys office and during that time he was instrumental in providing insight and support to Indigenous initiatives, including the creation of the Gladue Court in Toronto. Fred was also involved in numerous programs designed to address the unique challenges that face Indigenous peoples in the criminal justice system. Fred was equally committed to volunteering. He gave back to his community by coaching soccer and hockey and volunteering with the Out of the Cold program. Ever the optimist, Fred was an avid Leafs fan and held out hope every year that they would bring home the Stanley Cup! Please visit Fred's memorial webpage at www.mountpleasantgroup.co m for his extended obituary, service details and online guestbook. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Toronto Council Fire or Toronto Urban Native. VESINGI, Tomy ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ After a long illness, he passed away with his wife by his side at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the age of 61. Tomy Vesingi, beloved husband of Cynthia Green, youngest brother of Evi Docherty (John) and Enno Vesingi (Linda). Loving uncle of his Vesingi and Docherty nieces and nephew, lifelong friend of Steve and Dale Jones and sister-in-law Elizabeth Green. Predeceased by his mother Minna and father Sulev. It was always Tom's dream to move to the country, and although his time in his new home was short, he was happy. Keeping with Tomy's wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will be planned for a later date. Arrangements are entrusted with WEAVER Funeral Home - Warkworth Chapel, 70 Church St. Warkworth. As an animal lover, Tomy would wish that any donations in his memory be sent to the local Humane Society. Please consider the gift of life as Tomy did. Online condolences at weaverfuneralhomes.com COWLIN, Eileen November 8, 1932 - October 8, 2019 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ You held my hand when I was small, You caught me when I fell, the hero of My childhood and of latter years as well. 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