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BY REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com W hen it comes to preventing cancer, Durham measures up in most categories compared to the rest of the province, but local health educa- tors see lots of opportunities for lifestyles that improve health. In October, Cancer Care Ontario released the 2016 Preven- tion System Quality Index which looked at how the province and its municipalities were performing in numerous indica- tors related to cancer prevention. Durham met or exceeded the provincial average in categories related to smoking, alco- hol and healthy eating. Public nurses at Durham Region’s health department explain that when it comes to preventing cancer, there are “modifiable risk factors” meaning they represent behaviours where changes can lead to decreases in chronic disease. That includes healthy eating, physical activity, quitting smoking, moderating alcohol consumption and regular cancer screen- ing. Shelley Simic, the public health nurse in charge of the tobac- co file, says after steady decreases in tobacco use, the numbers have gone a bit stagnant with roughly 14 per cent of Durham residents smoking, representing about 65,000 people, however the rate among people 18 to 29 is 22 per cent. She points out it usually takes a smoker roughly 30 attempts before they finally quit smoking. “We just keep saying keep trying, it’s the don’t-quit quitting theory and every time they quit, they get a little closer,” she said. 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Please greet your newspaper carrier with a smile and an optional payment for their service. uReport Reader-submitted news uReport enables our readers to submit photographs and videos from local events, written reports on things happening around durham Region, letters to the edi- tor and event listings. share your event photos, write- ups and letters to the editor with our readers. Go to www.durham- region.com/ureport to register and upload your information. Races, workshops, vendors take over uOiT BY JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- If you picked up a drone on Black Friday or plan to wrap one up for Christmas, Declan Sweeney has a message for you. “Someone walks into Best Buy and buys one of these, and the thought process is that this is a toy. They take it outside and fly it and they don’t realize the privacy concerns or the safety concerns,” he says. “There are a lot of misconceptions.” Sweeney is co-founder of Drone Fair, an event that brought crowds of drone experts and enthusiasts to UOIT in Oshawa on Nov. 26 and 27. “This is basically drone heaven,” said Matt Long, 31, a Scarborough resident who figures he has spent about $2,000 on his drone hobby in the past year. He was there to pick up accessories for his drone -- and glean some tips from expert flyers partici- pating in action-packed drone races. “It’s amazing to see what some of these guys can do,” he said. One of those guys was Trevor Logue, a member of GTA North FPV, a group dedi- cated to “first-person-view” drone racing, which lets the user see from the drone’s perspective through video goggles. “It’s a rush,” said Logue, a Newmarket resident. “Once you build it, you just want to get outside and fly it. And once you fly it, you just want to improve it.” The event also offered safety presenta- tions, a drone building workshop and dem- onstrations inside UOIT’s ACE Climatic Windtunnel, which has become a popular destination for drone testing and research. The windtunnel is able to recreate weath- er conditions such as wind, storms and snow, making it a natural fit for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) companies that want to test the safety and reliability of their product. “Every year, the drone industry is using us more and more for research and commer- cial testing,” says Colin Howard, market- ing specialist for the ACE facility. “Whether you’re selling to industry or customers, you don’t want your product falling out of the sky when things get windy or rainy.” Organizers say Drone Fair’s theme -- “Know Before you Fly” -- highlights the need for better education in light of the increasing popularity of drones, and the increasing number of infractions and safe- ty issues. According to Transport Canada, which regulates the use of drones, by Sept. 1 of this year there had been 82 reports of potential UAV infractions in Canada, com- pared to 97 in all of 2015 and 61 in 2014. In June, Transport Canada launched a drone safety awareness campaign. Key points for users include the fact that airports, heliports and seaplane bases are “no drone zones” -- it is recommended that drones stay a minimum of nine kilometres away. Transport Canada also recommends keeping drones away from populated areas and large groups of people, such as sport- ing events or festivals, as well as highways, busy streets or anywhere that drivers could be distracted. “These are not toys, these are aircraft,” Sweeney notes. “But when there aren’t enough places for people to practice, no designated ares, people are just going to go anywhere. That’s a big challenge.” -- With files from TorStar News Service Drones aren’t toys: experts bringsafety message to Drone Fair in Durham Justin Greaves / Metroland OSHAWA -- The University of Toronto team prepped its drone before competing at a two-day drone fair at the UOIT Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre. The event theme, Know Before You Fly, is a message supported by Transport Canada, the Model Aeronautics Association of Canada and Unmanned Systems Canada. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 1 , 2 0 1 6 4 P 12" CLASSIC SUB FOR $2 when you purchase a 12" sub combo.* EXPIRES DECEMBER 31 ST, 2016 Valid at participating locations in Pickering, Ajax,Whitby, Oshawa & Bowmanville only. *$2 twelve inch sub must be of equal or lesser value. Valid with coupon only.Not applicable with any other offer. Plus tax. One coupon per guest per visit.Void if copied. Coupon has no cash value. Valid in-restaurant only. 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PROUDLY SERVING DURHAM REGION WHITBY 370 Brock St S 1123 Dundas St E 3975 Garden St N OSHAWA 1335 King St E 576 Ritson Rd S 22 Stevenson Rd S 1335 Simcoe St N 766 Tauton Rd E 355 Wentworth S W PICKERING 1010 Brock Rd S 1794 Liverpool Rd BOWMANVILLE 380 Baseline Rd W 136 King St E AJAX 15 Westney Rd N 570 Westney Rd S Report authored by Gary Polonsky makes four main recommendations BY KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- In Gary Polonsky’s long-await- ed report on the economic development opportunities for north Pickering, he doesn’t take a firm stance on whether an airport should proceed. The former Durham College president and founding president of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology met as an independent advisor with local stakeholders on the potential for the federally-owned land in north Pickering, including a potential air- port. The federal government expropriated a large chunk of land in 1972 for an airport that hasn’t come to be. After announcing it will transfer 10,200 acres to Rouge National Urban Park, Transport Canada still retains around 8,700 acres for economic develop- ment. Polonsky met with business, government, aviation, agriculture/conservation, First Nations and academic stakeholders to hear their views on potential uses of the land. He said in an interview he did make one suggestion: that math influence TC’s deci- sion. “Not that the math is the only point to con- sider, but presumably, market need mat- ters and if the math affirms that there is an absolute market need to create a reliever for Pearson, then that’s important to know and Transport Canada can decide then where it wants to create that reliever,” he said. “But if the math concludes there is no need, then that moves in a different direction.” The report was released by TC one week after the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade filed an access-to-information request. The report summarizes each group’s views, and Polonsky’s recommendations follow. He recommends undertaking the analy- sis required to make a decision on the need for an airport; and to continue engaging with community stakeholders throughout the process of making a decision on an airport and subsequent stages. Third, he suggests avoiding interim devel- opment that could jeopardize aviation options, until after a decision is made on a potential airport, and continue to foster suc- cess of agricultural activities in collaboration with the farm community. Finally, he suggests establishing a Pickering Lands Advisory Network -- a diverse rep- resentation of stakeholders -- to liaise with and advise TC on matters such as gover- nance, financing, commercial activity on and around the airport. APBOT generally supports Polonsky’s rec- ommendations, in particular to continue engaging with stakeholders throughout the process of making a decision, and to avoid interim development. “Based on industry reports on Pearson’s capacity and the recent closure of Buttonville alone, it appears that the case for an airport in Pickering is strong and we look forward to the speedy completion of the Aviation Sector Analysis currently underway by KPMG,” said government relations committee co-chair- woman Joan Wideman, who also chairs the board’s Pickering Federal Lands Task Force, “Dr. Polonsky’s report made it clear that the time for a decision is now and we urge the government to take decisive action on this file in a timely manner.” Land Over Landings, which wants to see the federal lands preserved as a secure source of food and fresh water, felt the report lacked a discussion on climate change, despite rep- resentatives bringing up concerns on the issue when meeting with Polonsky. “How can you look at aviation without look- ing at climate change?” said LOL chairwom- an Mary Delaney. Polonsky said he decided to remove his sec- tion on climate change, for fear that some may misinterpret that subject’s inclusion as meaning a decision has been made. “I thought maybe it’s better to let KPMG release its study and if the upshot of that is to build it, then the question becomes, ‘how do you build it right?’” He said he has many ideas on this topic. Polonsky believes the aviation sector analy- sis KPMG is undertaking, expected to take at least another year to complete, will help TC determine whether an airport is needed. Delaney didn’t appreciate LOL being referred to as “farmers and advocates, not researchers and academics” in the report, and noted many academics and researchers support LOL’s vision for an agricultural hub on the lands. LOL also has a study coming on the potential for agricultural uses of the land. 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The event recognizes the people who serve the community, such as EMS, firefighters, police officers and volunteers. “This is an opportunity for us to say thank you,” said organizer Shaheen Butt, who was recently appointed by council as the new Ward 3 City Councillor. But everyone is welcome and there is no cost to attend. “Just come in, enjoy lunch, socialize and have a good time,” said Butt. It will take place on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Pickering Islamic Centre (Mas- jid Usman), 2065 Brock Rd. N., Pickering. The Islamic Centre is sponsoring the event. The event will start off with multi-faith prayers and grace, and will include a pre- sentation by Saint Paul’s On-the-Hill Com- munity Food Bank. Those interested in attending should RSVP by e-mail to etms@bell.net by Dec. 7 as seating is limited. 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Feraidon Ibrahem’s explanation for how the carving knife was in an upstairs bathroom rather than in the kitchen downstairs -- he said he’d been using the knife, with a 19cm blade, to scrape away spat- ters he left behind when he paint- ed walls in the townhouse -- is one example of how he’s trying to con- vince jurors he never intended to kill Nasira Fazli, Crown attorney Brenda Green suggested Monday. “You were never using this carv- ing knife to clean up paint,” Green said as she cross-examined Ibra- hem for a third day in Oshawa. The prosecutor assailed other claims made by Ibrahem -- in par- ticular, that he was defending him- self from a raging Fazli during their fatal encounter at their Ajax home on July 19, 2013. “You are just look- ing back now and trying to fill in the blanks to try and justify your behav- iour,” Green alleged. “You were never, ever physically afraid of your wife in the three and a half months you were in Canada.” Ibrahem, who on Monday marked his 10th day of testifying in his own defence, insisted his ver- sion of events is truthful. “I haven’t made this up,” he said through an interpreter. “I’ve told you the truth.” Ibrahem has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of Fazli, with whom he entered into an arranged marriage in Afghanistan in 2010. He joined Fazli and their young son in Canada in early April 2013, but the relationship quickly soured; they argued often and bit- terly about Ibrahem’s inability to find a job and chores around the house, court has heard. In the summer of 2013, three and a half months after Ibrahem’s arriv- al, Fazli died after being stabbed eight times. Ibrahem said he can’t remember the stabbing, claim- ing a “black veil” triggered by rage and fear clouded his mind when it occurred; he said he emerged from the state as he stood in the kitch- en downstairs with the knife in his hand. By the time he raced back upstairs, Fazli was dead, he tes- tified. Among the evidence Green has drawn upon to assail Ibrahem’s credibility have been the copi- ous journals he kept, in which he often expressed deep resent- ment and suspicion toward Fazli. The writings indicate a man who was compiling a list of grievances “that would justify what you did to her,” the prosecutor said. “You felt trapped in the rela- tionship,” Green charged. “I didn’t have a feeling of being trapped,” Ibrahem replied. “I had a happy life with my wife. Some- times there would be problems, in which case I would write them down.” Ibrahem suggested if he chron- icled all his happy times with Fazli, he’d have produced “books”. The trial continues in Oshawa. 900 Champlain Ave., Oshawa 905-723-4561 Hours: Mon. - Wed. 10-6, Thurs.• Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun.11-5 See store for details. www.furnituregalleries.caOSHAW A OSHAW A STOREWIDE SAVINGS FINAL WEEKEND! Ajax man accused in wife’s murder ‘fillingin blanks’ in testimony, Crown charges ne w s d u r h a m ne w s d u r h a m ne w s d u r h a m Submitted photo DURHAM -- Feraidon Ibrahem and Nasira Fazli in 2013. 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Email: newsroom@durhamregion.com Member of the Canadian Circulations Audit Board, Ontario Community Newspaper Association, Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Association, Local Media Association and the National News Council. Content is protected by copy- right. Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 column The natural world has always been my fall-back position. Whenever life got too busy, scary or stressful or even when it was at its most fulfill- ing, I seemed to want, in fact to need, to find some green space to process it all, for a while. As a kid, living in the suburbs of the GTA, the only thing we really had approaching any kind of wilderness were the hydro fields; those huge swaths of whispering grasslands sitting invitingly beneath the ominous hum of the electrical wires. God only knows what that electro-magnetic drenching did to my DNA, but being there, sitting in or walking through the grass always calmed me, gave me a little more perspective, plugged me in and recharged me. As I grew up, I seemed to migrate further and further from the city, fol- lowing the flight of wild spaces, happily pay- ing the price of a substantial commute if it allowed me to live within sight of fields, for- ests and unblemished sky. A connection to the natural world, I am convinced, is vital to our well-being. Both individually and globally. I worry that, as a species of chronic screen watchers, we have developed an unhealthy myopia. If our day’s only brush with nature is a YouTube video of a waterfall or a sunset on our phones, then I think we may have a problem. It is imperative, especially at this time of the year, that we all find a way to plug into the natural world for even just a little bit of time, every day. A visit to a forest, a stroll by a frozen lake, a walk down a tree-lined street. Sometimes, at the end of a particularly busy, screen-filled day, I will simply put my coat on and stand out on the back deck, watching my frozen breath floating up into the star-filled night sky for a while. It all helps. And you can feel it; the well-being is tangible. When you avail yourself of nature, you will always be rewarded in some way. John Muir, the famed naturalist and found- er of the Sierra Club, said ‘Every natural object is a conductor of divinity’. There is an enormous amount of very important truth in that statement. Especially given that we are creatures that run on a spiritual battery ... we are powered by the divine. There is plenty to marvel at in a cellphone, tablet or television set. The technology is staggering and I’m glad those things are in my life. But to function, they need to be plugged in and recharged, usually on a daily basis. Shouldn’t we, therefore, take at least as much time recharging our own spiritual batteries if we want to function as we were divinely designed to? -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column Nature is a conductor of the Divine neil crone Enter Laughing lETTER To THE EDIToR Ajax hospital should remain independent, says resident To the editor: Our hospital got its grassroots in a field around 1940, even before there was a town (which would later become our Town of Ajax) as an infirmary to care for the work- ers of D.I.L. and a few residents in the area. The hospital carried on to be a cot- tage hospital and continued to grow over the years with more additions to make it the lovely hospital we have today. My husband Ray and I have been patients in the hospital over the years and have received excellent care, and we find it very reassuring to know that the hospital is just up the street should we need it. One day while visiting in the hospital, I found upon leaving that our MRI machine had arrived (cost for the MRI was raised through community funding) so I walked over to the security guard and asked if I might have a peek. I was allowed to enter and what a thrilling moment it was for me. Our hospital was now able to care for its patients without sending them elsewhere. So I feel that we all as residents of the Town of Ajax have a very special bond with our hospital and we want it to stand strong and independent as it has since the war years -- without this amalgamation! Ivy Faubel Ajax ouR opInIon According to the Canadian Cancer Soci- ety about one-third of all cancers can be pre- vented by eating well, being active and main- taining healthy body weights — something most of try to do on a daily basis. A new study by Cancer Care Ontario shows our healthy habits in Durham Region are working. The 2016 Prevention System Quality Index shows residents here are meeting or exceed- ing the provincial categories related to smok- ing, alcohol and healthy eating. That is good news. The bad news? Cancer is forever pres- ent and sometimes even the most healthy among us get stricken by the disease. But being proactive in our approaches to life such as eating healthy foods, getting physical activity, quitting smoking, moderating alco- hol consumption and regular cancer screen- ing go a long way to staying healthy. Knowing our risks is of utmost importance when it comes to avoiding disease. Accord- ing to the Prevention System Quality Index most smokers are aware that their habits put them at higher risk of developing cancer. However, alcohol consumption doesn’t resonate as a big health risk factor for as many of us as smoking. Public health nurse Chris Arnott points out alcohol doesn’t have the same kind of mar- keting regulation as tobacco so advertising is prevalent at sporting events, billboards and on TV. According to the report, between 1,000 and 3,000 new cancer cases a year can be attrib- uted to alcohol consumption including oral, pharyngeal, esophageal, laryngeal, female breast, colorectal and liver cancers. The good news is Durham residents con- sume the low-risk standard for alcohol which is no more than 10 drinks a week for women and 15 drinks per week for men. While smoking and drinking are two things that can be avoided, healthy eating is not. And it’s not as easy for low income families. While the cost of a nutritious food basket for a family for a week is about $9 cheaper in Durham than the southern Ontario aver- age, which is just shy of $200, 11 per cent of households are considered food insecure and that needs to be addressed by govern- ments at all levels. Physical activity though is free and anyone can go out for a brisk walk, a jog or partici- pate in recreational programs. Durham residents are doing well when it comes to our overall health. The important thing to remember is to be vigilant when it comes to healthy living, if you’re a smoker then quit, be moderate in your alcohol con- sumption and stay active. The most impor- tant thing in life is your health so do what you can to keep it. Durham residents should never take their health for granted du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 1 , 2 0 1 6 7 AP Dear friend, Well,at first,my wife asked me not to write this. We had a big discussion about it.Finally,she understood what I was trying to do,and actually helped me write this letter to you. Here’s the thing.In my office,most of the people that come in to see me tell me they’ve “tried everything.” They’ve had “every”test,wound up with huge medical bills,and are still no better off.Often, they’ve been subjected to medications that have only served to temporarily mask symptoms.That’s not what most people are looking for. Health,or the lack of it,very often has simple causes,and very reasonable corrections.That’s what I’m going to tell you about.But,before I tell you more,let me tell you something about me… At the time,I’m a contractor for my fathers’ construction business,and life is good.But then, it happens…I develop a painful back condition known as “disc bulge/herniation”.In my case it comes on suddenly.The pain in my back gets so intense that I can’t bend over,lifting anything is impossible,and I can’t even put on my shoes. The shooting pain sometimes wakes me up in the middle of the night.I’m afraid that I’ll hurt my fathers’business if the disability continues. After considering surgery (that’s the only option, according to the doctor)I decide against it.But, there’s more… A friend of mine convinces me to give his doctor a try.This new doctor does an exam,takes some films,and then ‘adjusts’my spine (he tells me that there’s nerve pressure on the nerves in my low back).The adjustment doesn’t hurt,it actually feels good.I get relief,and shortly after I can help my father again.Oh,did I mention that this doctor is a chiropractor?Chiropractic works so well for me, and I’m so impressed with the other ‘miracles’I see in his office,that I eventually go to chiropractic school myself.And that’s how it happened!” Back to what my wife (at first)didn’t want me to write.It’s that chiropractic is one of the biggest “secrets”in health care.Few people (relatively,only 10%have been to a chiropractor)know about it. And,many of the rest could be helped,if they only knew the true story.So,I often feel like shouting it from the mountaintop!Is that professional?”Well, maybe it is,or maybe not.But,I’ve decided people should know. People from Whitby,Ajax/Pickering and the surrounding area come to see me with their low back problems.They also come to me with their: •Headaches •Migraines •Chronic pain •Neck pain •Whiplash from car accidents •Shoulder/arm pain •Backaches •Numbness in limbs •Athletic injuries Just to name a few… Here’s what some of your neighbors had to say: “I haven’t had to take pain pills since starting care.” (A.C.) “For the first time in years I feel good.Sciatica is gone.” (D.S.) “I feel wonderful.I ran up stairs for the first time in years.” (P.K.) “I wish I knew about…Chiropractic earlier.” (A.E.) Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with their health problems. But I can’t really take the credit.The truth is that I’ve never healed anyone of anything.What I do is perform a specific spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure,and the body responds by healing itself.Of course,all people respond differently to care,but we get terrific results.It’s as simple as that! •Exciting Offer-Look,I know you’re smart.You want to get to the cause of your problem,and not just cover it up with drugs.Be one of the first 20 people to call and schedule a new patient exam (by Friday February 6th,2015)you’ll receive the entire exam for $37.That’s with x-rays,a complete nerve, muscle and spinal exam to seek the “cause”of your problem...the whole ball of wax,and there’s no hidden fees.But,call right away because we expect to be flooded with calls as this exam normally costs $150.So don’t miss out.Again,be one of the first 20 appointments available. Great care at a great fee…Please,I hope that there’s no misunderstanding about quality of care just because I have a lower exam fee.You’ll get great care at a great fee.My qualifications…I’m a graduate of New York Chiropractic College.I’ve been entrusted to take care of tiny babies to pro athletes that you may even know.After practicing in Pittsburgh PA for three years,I moved my practice to Ajax.I just have that low exam fee to help more people who need care. My assistant is Nancy and she is a really great person.Our office is both friendly and warm and we try our best to make you feel at home.We have a wonderful service,at an exceptional fee.Our office is called Health First Family Chiropractic and it’s at 335 Bayly St.West –Suite 206 Ajax (we are across from the old Chrysler plant).Our phone number is 289-275-2444.Call Nancy or me today for an appointment.We can help you.Thank you and God Bless. -Clay Kosinko,D.C. P.S.When accompanied by the first,I am also offering the second family member this same examination for only $17. P.P.S.Can you imagine not having to wait at a doctor’s office?Well,your time is as valuable as mine.That’s why we have a no-wait policy.You will be seen within minutes of your appointment. “The Uncensored Message That My Wife Asked Me Not to Write…” Advertising FeAture Durham residents can have say on provincial budget Keith Gilligan KGilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- You can have a say on how the provincial government spends some of its money. For the third straight year, the Province is launching Budget Talks, an online tool that gives the public a chance to help shape poli- cies and programs The government is setting aside $3 million to fund up to eight proposals in the 2017 budget. Proposals should ideally strengthen commu- nities or improve government services. 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To the editor: Re: ‘Pickering asks Feds for expedited decision’, and ‘Oshawa MP wants action on Pickering airport’, Nov. 17 Oshawa MP Colin Carrie says “Building this (airport) would be a huge economic driver for our community, we’re not talking now, but for the next century,” adding that “potentially it could be an economic hub for research and development.” I find this policy decision to be a tad bewil- dering, to be frank, for Mr. Carrie’s “commu- nity” is surely Oshawa, is it not? Most rational folks would understand the timing issue and the considerable econom- ic potential of any airport. Surely these com- ments apply equally to his Oshawa Airport, a considerable, existing piece of infrastructure that is significantly underused to the tune of (conservatively) $100 million and more real- istically $600 million annually. Properly used, this existing airport could have, and still can provide multiple thou- sands of dollars per household for the folks of Oshawa -- his constituents. Why advocate for Pickering or Durham Region over Oshawa? In the same paper, your reporter report- ed on the lengthy public meeting of the Pickering planning and development com- mittee of Nov. 15. and its 40 delegations. What she did not report was that one of those del- egations was Steven Wilcox who identified himself as being “Oshawa Airport Manag- er” and wherein he declared support for the Pickering airport. It is a little unusual for government to gov- ernment comments be made it such a man- ner, but given his declaration of his title, it would seem one has to assume the position was official and he was sent. Again: Why advocate for Pickering or Dur- ham Region over Oshawa? As Mr. Carrie says, “They said they’re going to be open and transparent, so where is it?” So say I, to Oshawa council, Mr. Carrie, and the folks in Oshawa: “.. so where is it?” Representation of a constituency suggests ongoing trust and actions on behalf of your voters. Do the citizens of Oshawa understand the economic argument that would support their own airport and the missed opportuni- ties which Mr. Carrie and council are carrying forward? Ivan R.S. Battye Whitby Combat apathy with transparency To the editor: Last Monday night’s council meeting, along with the comments on Land Over Landing’s Facebook page that followed, left one thing very apparent to me -- there is a real need for the next generation to become involved in the fight against the Pickering Airport. The thing I found the most puzzling is I am seeing more and more that youth are becom- ing involved in political processes and social/ environmental activism. Millennials have been making headlines with movements and protests in Toronto (NoDAPL,Trump protests, etc.) and youth voter turnout in last year’s election increased by more than 20 per cent. So what is going on at the local scale in Pickering? Monday night made it very clear that our local government is failing to be transparent and adequately represent us, and I think that this is the pitfall for a lack of youth engage- ment on this issue. I have found that we (youth) fall victim to political disenchant- ment when we feel disconnected from our local representatives. And how can we not feel this way after Monday night’s events? I asked, point blank, what David Pickles’ stance was in regards to the airport (when he has advertised to have been against it in the past) and he blatantly avoided the ques- tion. This, along with improper representa- tion in Ward 3, makes it really hard to believe that this isn’t a broken system and that this is “fair” democracy. Frustrations from this are bound to breed apathy. So, after waiting until the end of the meeting on Monday for an answer from Mr. Pickles (and getting none), I refuse to let apa- thy creep in. I will let these frustrations fuel my passion for this cause, and I urge others to do the same. I hope to see just as many passionate people at the meeting next Mon- day, where a decision for a by-election in Ward 3 will take place. We need transparen- cy and to feel that our voices are being heard. Reid Williamson Whitevale Regional taxes should be decreased To the editor: Re: Article ‘Durham councillors must remember taxpayers not made of money”, editorial, Oct. 27 I cannot understand the requirement for any tax increase in the mill rate. I am sug- gesting that it should be decreased. This past summer we received our new proper- ty tax assessment value. In a nutshell, our property taxes are rising by 40 per cent over the next five years. This is well above the rate of inflation. Since many Pickering/Durham properties are rising in value, the associat- ed tax increases are also rising concurrently. 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Canadi- an Geographic's endorsement of the gray jay to represent our vast and beautiful land stirred up lots of buzz and controversy recently, but I'm delighted with the choice. Yes, I adore common loons and am in awe of snowy owls, which pulled ahead in the popular vote. But neither of them greet me in the dead of winter as I trudge the unplowed Opeongo Road on the Algonquin Christmas Bird Count. They don't flit down from a bal- sam fir, land on my mitten and grab a bit of bread, thrilling me with a close-up view of their soft, fluffy plumage and big black eyes. Except for the tame 'attack chicka- dees' that eat out of your hand at Lynde Shores Conservation Area, wild birds usually retreat from humans. Not gray jays. To anyone not yet familiar -- or in love -- with gray jays, I'd say get out of the city! We have a whole big, beautiful boreal forest up north filled with bogs, black spruce and curious birds that will come into camp and check out what you're cooking for breakfast. 'Whiskey jack,' a common name for them, comes from Wisakedjak, the Cree word for these friend- ly birds, which feature in stories and legends going back centu- ries in First Nations culture, often serving as 'messengers of the for- est.' For 200 years after Europeans arrived, they were called 'Canada jay.' Until 1954, when the Ameri- can Ornithologists' Union decid- ed to rename the species 'gray jay.' even though nearly all of them live in Canada, year-round, in every single province and territory. There's no reason our Canadi- an government can't reclaim and rename this ultra-clever, non- aggressive, truly Canadian bird, which serves as a barometer for climate change, given its depen- dence on frigid winters to pre- serve the food each family caches, so they can start nesting in Febru- ary. As for the common loon and snowy owl, they were long ago adopted as the provincial bird of Ontario and Quebec, respectively. As was the Atlantic puffin for Newfoundland; blue jay for PEI; osprey, Nova Scotia; black-capped chick- adee, New Brunswick; great gray owl, Manito- ba; sharp-tailed grouse, Saskatchewan; great horned owl, Alberta; Steller's jay, B.C.; raven, Yukon; gyrfalcon, Northwest Territories; and rock ptarmigan, Nunavut. The one bird missing is the unassuming, ubiq- uitous gray jay. I'll be pleased and proud if, on July 1, the 150th anniversary of Confedera- tion, the Canada whiskey jack is adopted as an icon for our magnificent country. Nature queries: mcarney@interlinks.net or 905-725-2116. -- Durham outdoors writer Margaret Carney has more than 3,500 species on her life list of birds, seen in far-flung corners of the planet. The Great Outdoors Margaret Carney du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 1 , 2 0 1 6 10 AP $201.85 Average cost of a nutritious food basket (2014)On t a r i o Du r h a m Ti m i s k a m i n g Ch a t h a m - Ke n t $191.53 $214.17 $186.88WO R S T BE S T Source: Cancer Care Ontario. Metroland Graphic 0 50 100 150 200 250 51.4% Percentage of youth who used any form of active transportation (2014)On t a r i o Du r h a m Pe t e r b o r o u g h Co u n t y To r o n t o 48.2% 1.7% 71.9% WO R S T BE S T 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Source: Cancer Care Ontario. Metroland Graphic 0 3 6 9 12 15 9.6% Percentage of adult smokers who have consulted a doctor about quitting (2014)On t a r i o Du r h a m Ti m i s k a m i n g Th u n d e r B a y 11% 4.5% 13.3% WO R S T BE S T Source: Cancer Care Ontario. Metroland Graphic “If you can quit for 24 hours, if you can quit for a week, two months, well that’s a positive thing.” According to the Cancer Care report, 11 per cent of Durham smokers consulted a doctor about quitting in 2014 compared to the pro- vincial average of 9.6 per cent. In addition to that figure, Simic said about half of all Durham smokers make an attempt to quit each year. Simic said smokers are aware of the links between cancer and smoking. The report points out that 30 per cent of cancer deaths can be attributed to smoking. “Most smokers know smoking is not good for them, they know they’re at risk for cancer almost everywhere in their body,” she said. However, alcohol consumption is a differ- ent story with a much higher percentage of Durham residents consuming more than the low-risk standard for alcohol which is no more than 10 drinks a week for women and 15 drinks per week for men. According to report, between 1,000 and 3,000 new cancer cases a year can be attrib- uted to alcohol consumption including oral, pharyngeal, esophageal, laryngeal, female breast, colorectal and liver cancers. Durham performed well in some of the reports of alcohol indicators, including having a lower than average number of outlets selling alcohol -- such as bars -- with 12 per 10,000 residents aged 15 and over. That’s compared to 17.2 as the provincial average. Durham was the second lowest after Peel Region. Public health nurse Chris Arnott points out alcohol doesn’t have the same kind of mar- keting regulation as tobacco so advertising is prevalent at sporting events, billboards and on TV. “Because it’s such a part of our culture, the goal of health department is getting people to reflect on their drinking patterns, the amount, the frequency ... and recognizing drinking isn’t without risks, it’s not a benign substance,” she said. On the topic of healthy eating, research shows the consumption of dietary fibre decreases the risk of colorectal cancer while red meat consumption can increase it. Fruit and vegetable consumption also may reduce the risk of some cancers including lung can- cer, and consumption of them is an indicator of a healthy diet. The Durham health department has numerous resources on healthy eating both online and in the community. Public health nurse Anusa Johan said more than a third of Durham residents get the rec- ommended five servings of fruits and vegeta- bles per day and the numbers are consistent with provincial rates. “There are many barriers that can affect eat- ing choices that includes a lack of informa- tion, lifestyle choices, family influences,” she explains, adding that the health department feels healthy eating education is important in childhood. A major factor for some families is afford- ability. While the cost of a nutritious food bas- ket for a family for a week is about $9 cheaper in Durham than the southern Ontario aver- age, which is just shy of $200, 11 per cent of households are considered food insecure. When it comes to physical activity, specifi- cally active transportation for both adults and children, Durham fared about as well as most of Toronto suburbs but lagged behind Toron- to, the provincial leader. Better infrastructure for cycling and walking would increase active transportation, according to the report. According to the report, Durham was below average in the number of full- and part-time specialist health and physical education teachers in schools with lower rates in sec- ondary schools, and the report pointed out that Durham had the highest student-to-spe- cialist-teacher ratio in the Province, with a rate of one specialist teacher to 1,500 students. To encourage physical activity at home, the health department recommends limiting screen time for kids to two hours per day. “There’s the increase in technology that can make it more difficult, that is another area we’re trying to target, reducing screen time,” said public health nurse Kristen Reinink. The health department also encourages sunblock use and sun safety to reduce UV exposure and skin cancer rates as well as can- cer screening for residents, including mam- mograms and pap tests for women and colon cancer screening for both men and women. 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But they are responsible for what's bothering them not me and if they've already labelled me, why should I do the same? While there absolutely are racist, sex- ist or homophobic people in the world, sometimes we've been so hurt by our experiences that we no longer see that it's not so much that they are that as it is that we are offended. Therefore, we need to reel that thing in before we start seeing it even in the places where it's not. By the way, one definition of offence is bait. We are offended by drivers on the road, things that are none of our busi- ness and by those who tell us to light- en up. We can even inherit offence. Just look at how some of us have responded to what's happening in the U.S. from the police shootings to the election. I'm not saying don't identify with humanity. But does history ever get to be history if we keep carrying the offence of what happened to us, others or our forefathers rather than celebrate that we overcame it? 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The parade travels along Reach Street to Simcoe Street, south to Queen Street, east along Queen, south on Water Street and then west up Mary Street. 3Santa will also be at the Cour- tice Santa Claus Parade, also known as the Dash Down Nash, which has a noon start on Dec. 4 at Townline Road and proceeds east along Nash Road to George Reynolds Drive.4Get some shopping in at the White- vale Christmas Craft Show, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Whitevale Com- munity Centre, 405 Whitevale Rd., (north) Pickering. Local artisans and fine crafters have artisanal soaps and lotions, breads and preserves, wood carving, ornaments, pottery, beeswax candles and more.5Up north, the Uxbridge Arena and Community Centre, 291 Brock St. W., Uxbridge, hosts the Uxbridge Christmas Marketplace on Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission to the event, fea- turing more than 30 unique local ven- dors. Plus lots of door prizes.6Also in Pickering, St. Paul’s on-the- Hill Anglican Church, 882 Kingston Rd., hosts a dramatic reading of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol in aid of refugee spon- sorship in Durham. Pickering readers include Mayor David Ryan, MPP Joe Dickson and MPs Jennifer O’Connell and Mark Holland. Afterwards, there’s a reception with the Cratchitts. It’s on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. The cost is $15. E-mail buycaroltickets@gmail.com or call 905- 683-2310 for tickets and information.7In Scugog, check out the Old-Fash- ioned Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Church of the Ascension, 266 North St., Port Perry. All of the items are homemade, including stocking stuffers, hostess gifts and treats for holiday entertaining. Plus there’s a lunch room from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and draws for a Christmas lap quilt, a cardinal wall hanging and a Paddington Bear. See more events at www.durhamregion.com-events Blues and toys in Pickering, Ajax DURHAM -- Music by the Bay Live is serving up two doses of blues and look- ing for lots of toys this month. The west Durham concert promoter presents Pickering band Voodoo Pawn Shop on Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. at Port restau- rant and bar, 1289 Wharf St., Pickering. It’s a free concert -- but don’t come empty-handed. “Voodoo Pawn Shop and The Pickering Professional Firefighters Association are coming together once again in a toy drive to give deserving children a Merry Christmas,” states Lori Murray. “Please give generously by bringing a new, unwrapped toy worth $20 or more to help underprivileged children of all ages in our community.” On Dec. 9, blues artist and Massachu- setts native Albert Cummings takes the stage at Ajax’s St. Francis Centre. He has performed with legendary blues guitarists such as B.B. King, John- ny Winter and Buddy Guy. Cummings’s discography includes 2012’s No Regrets, which debuted at No. 1 in the U.S., Canada and France on the iTunes Blues Charts and which he has called his best album. In 2015 he released Someone Like You. The show is at 8 p.m. and tickets are $50 in advance, available at www. musicbythebaylive.com and $60 at the door. The St. Francis Centre is at 78 Church St. S. Supplied photo AJAX -- Blues artist Albert Cummings plays Ajax’s St. Francis Centre on Dec. 9. Special guests join Pickering concert band for Ajax concert Christmas music Dec. 4 at Forest Brook Community Church DURHAM -- Christmas music from the Pickering Community Concert Band is about to ring out. And some special guests will make it an even more festive occasion on Dec. 4 in Ajax. The band’s 2016 Christmas Concert is at 2 p.m. at Forest Brook Communi- ty Church, 60 Kearney Dr. (at Elizabeth Street) in Pickering Village. “This concert is going to be very entertaining for our audience as we have added some unique arrange- ments such as Christmas a la Big Band and several other distinctive Christmas compositions,” says musical director Doug Manning. “Of course we will be performing the standards such as the classic Sleigh Ride. As well, I am really excited about our guest performers Michelle Kettrick and the Pickering High (PHS) Jazz Ensemble”. Kettrick, an Ajax resident, is a Toronto Catholic District School Board teacher who has performed on both the musi- cal theatre and operatic stages in roles including Cleopatra (Julius Caesar), Anna Gomez (The Consul), Anne (A Little Night Music) and Luisa (The Fan- tasticks). She says she will be singing The Christmas Song, Santa Baby and well- known carols such as Away in a Man- ger, The First Noel and O Come All Ye Faithful. The PHS students come from the school’s senior and vocal jazz ensem- bles. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for those over 65 and under 18. They are available from any band member or by calling 905-427-5443. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 1 , 2 0 1 6 26 AP Presents A ROSS PETTY PRODUCTION Guest Star HIl ARY F A R RuestStarHIlARYFARRFROMHGTV’s lOvE IT O R l I S T I T ROSSPETTY.COm 1-855-599-9090 Group SavinGS (12 or morE) 647-438-5559 ElginTheatre novEmbEr 25,2016 to January 7,2017 Director TracEy FlyE Choreographer JuliE Tomaino MusicDirector bob FoSTEr Writer JErEmy DiamonD Featuring aJ briDEl paul conSTablE JamES Daly E DDiE GlEn WithStars of TV’s THE NExT STEP alE xanDra bEaTon TavEETa Szymanowicz WHAT’S ON One cabbie, two wives at Herongate theatre DURHAM -- World’s are threatening to col- lide in Herongate Barn Theatre’s new com- edy. The Pickering dinner theatre venue presents Ray Cooney’s Run For Your Wife through Dec. 31. “A taxi driver gets away with having two wives in different areas of London because of his irregular work schedule. Compli- cation is piled upon complication as the cabby tries to keep his double life from exploding,” states a press release. The cast features Rose Green, Don Green and Kelly-Anne Moss of Pickering, Marion Reid Clarke of Oshawa, Lisha Van Nieu- wenhove and Grant Evans of Uxbridge, Paul Francies of Stouffville and Chris Cole of Toronto. Herongate Barn Theatre is at 2885 Altona Rd., between Taunton and Whitevale roads. To reserve tickets, visit www.herongate. com or call 905-472-3085. Supplied photo PICKERING -- Lisha Van Nieuwenhove of Uxbridge, as Sergeant Troughton, interro- gates Paul Francies of Stouffville, playing John Smith, in a rehearsal for Herongate Barn Theatre’s ‘Run For Your Wife’, running through New Year’s Eve. South of the border with Durham Community Choir WHITBY -- Music, crafts and a silent auction are on the program at a Christmas concert. The Durham Community Choir takes the stage at Hebron Christian Reformed Church, 4240 Anderson St., Whitby, on Dec. 4. “The Durham Community Choir is inviting you to join them for an afternoon of fun and popular American Christmas Music performed by the choir, soloists and group ensem- bles,” states a press release. “They will also have a variety of crafts and items for sales and silent auction. All proceeds are used to fund future performances by the DCC.” The concert is at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Get tickets at the door or at the Durham School of Music in Ajax. For more information, e-mail tickets@durhamcommunitychoir.on.ca or call Jennifer at 905-550-1804. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 1 , 2 0 1 6 27 AP No purchase necessary.Skill testing question required.One (1)entry per person.The Contest is open to residents of Ontario who have attained the age of 18 as at the start of the Contest Period and have not previously completed the Metroland Readers Survey.Draw will be held at 1:00 pm ET on December 12,2016.Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.Four (4)prizes are available to be won,each consisting of a cheque for $1,000 CDN.Approximate retail value of each prize is $1,000 CDN.Contest Period opens at 9:00 am ET November 12,2016 and ends at 11:59 pm ET on December 9,2016.For information on how to enter and complete contest rules visit www.pulseresearch.com/metroland. Visit:pulseresearch.com/metroland to enter. Readers Sur veyCONTEST One of four$1,000 cash prizestobewon! Par ticipate in our survey for a chance toWIN! SAVING YOU MORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. ON NOW AT THE BRICK! WHAT’S ON Jason Liebregts / Metroland OSHAWA -- Members of the Durham Philharmonic Choir rehearsed ahead of their Dec. 4 concert, Once in Bethlehem, to be held at 3 p.m. at College Park-Seventh Day Adventist Church. Christmas with the choir OSHAWA -- Sing some Christmas carols at the Durham Philharmonic Choir’s Dec. 4 concert The group’s Christmas concert with orchestra, Once In Bethlehem, is at 3 p.m. at College Park Church, 1164 King St. E., Oshawa. “Much of the repertoire this year focus- es on Bethlehem, hence the title,” says founding director Robert Phillips. “There is such a wealth of great Christmas music for choirs like ours that it is often hard to nar- row down programs. Adding the orches- tral component and soloists makes for such a wonderful experience -- it is a real highlight of our season, and it shows by the large and appreciative crowds we are attracting.” The concert features new and familiar seasonal music by John Rutter, Ola Gjeilo, Mark Hayes, David Willcocks, Dan Forrest and more. The audience will have a chance to stretch its vocal chords singing carols with the orchestra. The guest soloist is soprano Brittany King. Tickets are $35 at the door ($15 post-sec- ondary students/$5 youth). Visit the choir’s website at www.durham- philharmonic.ca for more information or season subscriptions or call 905-728-1738. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 1 , 2 0 1 6 28 AP Improvements to hospitals throughout Ontario will help provide better access to high-quality care and lower wait times for hospital services including surgeries,mental health and rehabilitation services.Learn how we’re investing for a healthier Ontario at ontario.ca /bettercare. For Ontario:B etter access to health care Paid for by the Government of Ontario CorreCtion In the Michaels ad starting on November 25,2016 “ALL Entryway &6 ft.and taller trees”was stated in error.The Alberta tree (SKU 10488873)is excluded from the offer. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. WHAT’S ON A White Christmas with Oshawa Opera December 10 concert ‘a joyful celebration of the art of vocal music’ DURHAM -- Who knows if this Christ- mas will be a white one. But Oshawa Opera guarantees it on Dec. 10 as it presents White Christmas at Oshawa’s Arts Resource Centre. And audience members can help ensure it will be a brighter holiday for local people in need as they are asked to bring non-perishable food items, gloves, hats and personal care items that will be donated to the Back Door Mission in Oshawa. Artistic director Kristine Dandavino says the family friendly concert is “a joy- ful celebration of the art of vocal music from Bach to Vince Guaraldi. “Needless to say, there are a lot of resi- dents in Oshawa that still need help and we hope to gather several boxes full of items that the Back Door Mission can use,” she says. “Giving back to the community is an important value that I am teaching all of my students as well as our daughter Zoé. Christmas is about sharing and caring for one another.” The program features well-known songs such as Ave Maria, O Holy Night and Gesu Bambino and Dandavino says there will be “several non-classical sur- prises.” The soloists, from Durham and Toron- to, are Kalista Wilson (treble), Jennifer Mizzi (soprano), Stephanie DeCiantis (soprano), Karina Bray (soprano), Man- uele Mizzi (tenor), Gregory Finney (bari- tone), Lawrence Cotton (baritone) and Dandavino (piano). The doors open at 7 p.m. and the Arts Resource Centre is located at 45 Queen St. beside City Hall Tickets are $25 for adults and are sell- ing quickly at http://bit.ly/2gyUk0Q. Tickets may be available at the door if the show doesn’t sell out. Supplied photo DURHAM -- Tenor Manuele Mizzi is one of the guest soloists at ‘White Christmas’, presented by Oshawa Opera Dec. 10. Pigeon Park, Diemonds, Outshined and Citizen Red play Oshawa DURHAM -- A Vancouver-based rock band is on a Canadian tour that is com- ing to Oshawa. Pigeon Park recently released the sin- gle Sunlight Fading Away and plays The Moustache Club on Dec. 3. “Since forming in 2008, the band -- Nick Weber (vocals), Logan Pacholok (guitar/vocals), Kevin Okabe (guitar), Artur Lepert (bass) and Spencer Burr (drums) -- have solidified themselves as one of Canada’s most dynamic, emerg- ing modern rock acts,” states a press release. Tickets are $10, available at www.tick- etscene.ca/events/16529. The doors open at 9 p.m. and the show, also featuring bands Diemonds, Out- shined and Citizen Red, starts at 9:45 p.m. The club is at 13 Simcoe St. N. Art and Galleries Friday, december 2 Birder Murder Mystery reading 7:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Whitevale arts and culture centre, 475, Whitevale road, Pickering. author and bird watcher Steve bur- rows will read excerpts from his mystery books, where murders occur with the bird-watching community as a backdrop. enjoy his humorous and suspenseful descriptions of “fowl play”. Free Christmas Friday, december 2 ChristMas tree sale 6:30 p.m. 9 p.m. National Sports centre, 699 Kingston rd., Pickering. in support of the 5th and 6th Pickering Scouting youth. Free Saturday, december 3 ChristMas tree sale 9 a.m. 6 p.m. National Sports centre, 699 Kingston rd., Pickering. in support of the 5th and 6th Pickering Scouting youth. Free Whitevale Christmas Craft show 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Whitevale community centre, 405 White- vale rd., Pickering. Local artisans and fine crafters present artisanal soaps and lotions, breads and preserves, wood carving, ornaments, pottery, beeswax candles and more. Free SuNday, december 4 ChristMas in the village, Winter in the Woods 12 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Pickering museum Village, 2365 conces- sion road 6, Pickering. Visit with the inhabitants of the pioneer village as they share their holiday cus- toms. enjoy Scottish Hogmanay, Welsh traditions, Victorian english christmas celebrations, Squire Jonathan’s christ- mas ball, and a walk in the woods to see how Pickering’s first settlers strug- gled in the wilderness. backwoods Play- ers presents the duffins creek Sunday School Pageant free with admission. Special event fees apply, free for season pass holders. tickets available online at pickering.ca/eStore or in person at the Pickering museum Village Gift Shop starting Feb. 1. $10 Environment Saturday, december 3 deCk the halls with seeds and berries 1 p.m. 3 p.m. claremont Field centre, 4290 Westney road North, Pickering. celebrate the season by making a spe- cial gift for winter birds. make bird feed- ers and decorate a tree with tasty treats. Free trca.ca/event/deck-halls-seeds-ber- ries-2 Library Programs Saturday, december 3 harry Potter Party (9 to 12 years) 2 p.m. 3 p.m. Pickering Public Library, One the espla- nade, Pickering. trivia, crafts, games, and other Harry Potter inspired activities. costumes are welcome. Free www.picnet.org Sales and bazaars Friday, december 2 Craft and bake sale 10 a.m. 5 p.m. mt. Zion community centre, 4230 Salem road (north of Hwy. 7), Pickering. more than 30 vendors with homemade and handcrafted items, baking, jewelry and more. Lunch available. Free www. greenwood-mtzionunitedchurches.ca Saturday, december 3 Craft and bake sale 10 a.m. 4 p.m. mt. Zion community centre, 4230 Salem road (north of Hwy. 7), Pickering. more than 30 vendors with homemade and handcrafted items, baking, jewelry and more. Lunch available. Free www. greenwood-mtzionunitedchurches.ca Whitevale Christmas Craft show 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Whitevale community centre, 405 White- vale rd., Pickering. Local artisans and fine crafters present artisanal soaps and lotions, breads and preserves, wood carving, ornaments, pottery, beeswax candles and more.. Free SuNday, december 4 Craft and bake sale 10 a.m. 3 p.m. mt. Zion community centre, 4230 Salem road (north of Hwy. 7), Pickering. more than 30 vendors with homemade and handcrafted items, baking, jewelry and more. Lunch available. Free www. greenwood-mtzionunitedchurches.ca du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 1 , 2 0 1 6 29 P Looking for latest info about your community? Pickering Community information in every Wednesday paper Your City.Right Now.pickering.ca Whitby artist holds sale, open house WHITBY -- Enjoy a glass of wine and art in Whitby this month. Local artist and musician Jeff Morrison is showing and selling seasonal art prints, Christmas cards and music at his home studio on two weekends. He invites the public to drop by on Dec. 3, 4, 10 and 11 from 2 to 6 p.m. In recent years, Morrison has created sketches, scanned them into his computer and employed digital painting tools to fin- ish the pieces. He performs music with Tim Hawkes as the duo Morrison Hawkes. In 2012 they released I Heard the Bells at Christmas, fea- turing six original Christmas songs. Morri- son’s studio is at 90 Waller St., Suite 419. Visit www.jeffmorrisonart.com . Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland WHITBY -- Artist Jeff Morrison in his Whitby home studio. WHAT’S HAPPENING IN PICKERING Q: How do I submit my event to the newspaper? A: When you input your Event information at durhamregion.com it can be seen by as many as 500,000 unique visitors every month so it’s a great way for you to spread the word about your event. A selection of those events are reverse pub- lished to appear in our print editions every week. (Whitby This Week, Oshawa This Week, Clarington This Week, Ajax & Pickering News Advertiser, Uxbridge Times-Journal, Port Perry Star, Brooklin Citizen, Clarington East Citizen, Durham Parent) Here’s how you get set up: 1. Visit durhamregion.com 2. Click on the black SIGNUP link near the top of the page, on the right 3. Create a free account by entering the information in the fields and click on SUBMIT 4. You will receive an e-mail; click on the link in it to confirm your account. 5. You can now access the events calendar by clicking on EVENTS - SUBMIT NOW (near the top of our home page on the left) 6. On the events page, click on Publish Your Event HERE! to enter your event information. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 1 , 2 0 1 6 30 AP SP O R T S Drug-free athletes have the edge It is critical for elite athletes to make sure their body and mind are healthy and in tip-top shape. By developing and maintaining a drug- free lifestyle, one can increase the chanc- es of creating optimum performance. Most of the athletes, coaches and par- ents we have worked with over the last three decades have learned to appreci- ate the benefits of a drug-free philosophy and experience. Young athletes learn primarily from observing the habits of their heroes. If these key role models rely on drugs to get them through daily activities and dif- ficult situations, young athletes will tend to follow in their footsteps. Adolescent athletes tend to copy what they see and ignore what they are told. This is especially true when the expert’s actions conflict with the advice given. Legal drugs such as alcohol, caffeine and cigarettes can be in some cases as damaging to health and performance as illicit drugs like steroids, marijuana and street drugs. Teenage athletes are also turning to abusing prescription drugs. Pain kill- ers, benzodiazepines (used to treat anx- iety and sleep disorders) and stimulants (amphetamines) are the most common prescription drugs used by adolescent athletes. Using and abusing these drugs can lead to addiction, overdose, athletic inju- ries, harmful behaviours, athletic and academic failure. Dozens of professional athletic careers and families have been destroyed because of drug addictions. Many have lost their lives from drunken driving accidents and suicide. Learning and employing mental and emotional skills on a daily basis at an early age prevents drug addiction from developing. We have found that simple relaxation and breathing skills alone can have a tremendous impact on reducing anxiety and frustration in sport and life. Combining relaxation skills with set- ting and achieving athletic and life goals produces endorphins. These feel-good chemicals are produced naturally in the brain. They lead to natural highs which eliminate pain, frustration and the need for drugs. However, parents may need to call in a professional when all their efforts to change the drug habits in their budding star performer fail. Dr. Douglas Smith is a licensed psychologist in Ontario specializing in sport psychology since 1985. Contact him at 905-430-3538 or drdoug@ promind.ca; website www.promind.ca Dr. Douglas Smith Guest columnist Submitted photo TORONTO -- The Pickering High School senior girls’ basketball team moved up from 11th seed to finish fourth and earn an antique bronze medal at the OFSAA AAA provincial championships. Pickering brings home OFSAA medal No. 11 seed rises to fourth in Toronto AJAX — The Pickering High School senior girls’ basketball team rose to the challenge and brought home a medal from the OFSAA AAA provincial cham- pionship tournament in Toronto. Although seeded 11th in the 16-team tournament, the Trojans reached the semifinals before dropping their final two games, including a tough 43-42 decision in the bronze-medal match to Hamilton St. Mary, the No. 1 seed and six-time defending champion. At OFSAA, an antique bronze medal is awarded to the fourth-place team. Coach Mike Gordensky said his team played its best basketball of the season down the stretch and at the tourna- ment. After opening up with a more lop- sided loss to St. Mary, 57-30, the Tro- jans upset No. 6 Holy Cross of Kingston 59-48, led by a 33-point performance from Brianna Breedy, to reach the championship side of the draw. Thanks to an earlier upset, Pickering faced No. 14 Michael Power-St. Joseph in the quarter-final and prevailed 54-49, thanks again to another strong game by Breedy, who had 22 points. In the semifinal, Pickering held tight for awhile against No. 2 St. Joseph’s College from Toronto, but fell 60-32 despite a 19-point effort from Breedy. Breedy again led the way with 15 points in the heartbreaking loss to St. Mary in the bronze-medal game. No. 4 A.B. Lucas of London defeated St. Joseph’s 57-49 for the gold medal. PICKERING — The St. Mary Monarchs boys’ soccer teams completed a LOSSA sweep this season, with the juniors defeat- ing Pickering High School 3-1 in the final and the seniors downing J. Clarke Rich- ardson 2-1 in double overtime to book a trip to Stoney Creek for OFSAA next June. The junior team, coached by Don Mur- phy, had an undefeated regular season and then beat Brooklin High School 3-1 in the quarter-finals and J. Clarke Richard- son 5-1 in the semifinals. The junior team also went unbeaten in winning both the Uxbridge tournament and Notre Dame/ Dennis O’Connor tournament. The senior team, coached by Scott McDavid and Joe Visconti, went unde- feated in league play with three wins and two ties before blanking O’Neil Collegiate 4-0 in the quarter-finals and beating Dun- barton 4-1 in the semifinals. The Pickering school has now reached the LOSSA senior final six times in the past eight years, winning three. The OFSAA AAA provincial championships will be held in Stoney Creek June 1-3, 2017. Submitted photo PICKERING -- The St. Mary Monarchs senior boys’ soccer team went undefeated on way to winning the LOSSA championship. St. Mary soccer squads sweep LOSSA titles du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 1 , 2 0 1 6 31 AP All new swimmers, either FUNdamental or Competitive,must attend an assessment. Upcoming Assessment Dates:Thursday December 8 – 5:30 - 7:00pm at the Pickering Recreation Centre located at:1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering, Ontario Swimmers who have completed Level 3 or higher are welcome to attend ourassessment night(no pre-registration required). For more information about all of our FUNdamental andcompetitive programs, please visit us at www.pickswimclub.com andclick on the Swim Programs tab. 20 1 6 READE RS’C H OICEA W A RD DIAMOND Thank YOU for voting the PickeringSwim Club as a2016 Diamond Award ReadersChoice Winnerfor Ajax-Pickering in the categoryof swimming instruction.Come check us out! SportS Girls’ team trying to finish out season after both goalies quit BY BrIAN McNAIr bmcnair@durhamregion.com AJAX/PICKERING — The spirit of sports- manship is alive and well in Durham Region, as the Durham West Lightning peewee BB girls’ hockey team has grateful- ly discovered. The Lightning’s very season was at risk when both goalies, who are sisters, quit the team over what manager Lo Davis said was a disagreement with the league. Already without a win eight games into a 22-game regular season, the 15 remain- ing players faced the very real prospect of not being able to play at all over the final few months -- until a rival organization stepped up to help. Without a B level team of their own and only one house league possibility within the Durham West association, the team reached out to neighbouring Whitby, who allowed the Lightning to borrow a house league goalie for their next game in Cobourg. Although the team lost again, the group of of 11 and 12 year olds have been able to keep playing thanks to more generosity from Whitby and other associations. “We’re starting to get used to having a rotation of goalies now, so they’re starting to come along,” explained Davis, who said, after a rough start, the games have started to become competitive again. “They’re not giving up, I have to tell you it’s incredible,” she added of the players. “We were in a tournament and we had two different goalies playing with us, and we were losing 9-0 to Ottawa and they played their hardest right to the last 10 seconds of that game. Their spirits are amazing, they’re positive. They just want to finish their season.” The rules for pickup players require the team to choose from a lower category, which for a BB team, means B or house league, but other rep teams are hesitant to lend goalies for fear of injury. Special permission is required from the Whitby Wolves or any association before their goalies can play with Durham West, which requires a lot of legwork for coach Rick Colazio. When no other option was available for a recent Saturday against Belleville, the Bel- leville Bearcats themselves offered a house league goalie to fill in rather than have the game re-scheduled. “The spirit of sportsmanship is amazing,” Davis said. “They are dedicated to finish the sea- son they started in a sport they love,” she added. “Instead of this situation tearing the team apart, it has caused them to form bonds even closer, recognizing the importance of team commitment.” Christmas-time giving starts early for Durham West Lightning peewee team Submitted photo AJAX/PICKERING -- Members of the Durham West Lightning peewee BB girls’ hockey team gathered around a call-up goalie from Whitby during a recent game. Pickering Panthers take Cougars to double overtime DURHAM - The Whitby Fury dropped two spots to 12th in the national rankings after splitting two games in the Ontario Junior Hockey League last weekend. After surrendering four late goals in a 6-2 loss in Oakville Friday, Nov. 25, the Fury rebounded for a 7-3 win in Mississauga the next day, putting their record at 20-6- 0-1 and leaving them four points back of Cobourg (22-6-0-1) and eight behind Tren- ton (24-4-1-0) in the stacked East Division. The Pickering Panthers, meanwhile, dragged Cobourg all the way to double overtime before falling 4-3 Friday, then lost 5-2 in Burlington to drop to 5-21-0-2 for the season, last place in the North Division. Ryan Taylor scored for the Fury 51 sec- onds into the third period Friday to tie the game 2-2, but Oakville put home the final four in the second half of the frame to win handily. Tiger McDonald also scored. Luke Keenan's three points, including a goal, led the way to victory in Mississauga. Taylor, McDonald, Coric, Scott Kirton, Jef- frey Gauld and Matthew Hubbarde also scored, and Austin Cain made 28 saves for the win. For the Panthers, goals by Eric Becker, Andrew Poulias and Steven Elliott forced overtime against the Cougars, but Cobourg's Ryan Casselman beat Spyros Koskinas for the winning goal 1:45 into double OT. Kyle Hunter and Joseph Franzin scored to put Pickering ahead 2-1 in the second peri- od of Saturday's game, before Burlington scored the final four goals. The Panthers are in Wellington (15-10- 1-2) Friday and Aurora (5-22-0-4) Sunday, while the Fury are Trenton for a big test Fri- day and in Stouffville (14-8-1-2) Saturday. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 1 , 2 0 1 6 32 AP SportS Pickering Athletic Club shines bright PICKERING — The Pickering Athletic Cen- tre will send eight athletes to competitions in the United States, representing the club and the province in the new year. At the Ontario tour selection competi- tion for artistic gymnastics in Belleville, the Pickering club qualified four athletes for the Lady Luck Invitational in Las Vegas Jan. 11-16. In trampoline and tumbling, four oth- ers will compete in Dallas Jan. 25-30 after a strong showing in Cambridge. Alexandra Facchini and Shannon Singh competed in the level 6 category in Belleville against 55 athletes and placed second and fifth all around, respectively, earning their spot on Team Ontario. Facchini also placed second on vault, seventh on bars, third on beam and seventh on floor, while Singh placed sixth on beam and fourth on floor. Their results also helped earn coach Sarah Moore a trip to Vegas as coach of the level 6 team. Paige Busby competed in her first level 7 competition and placed seventh all around out of 70 athletes to qualify. Busby also placed fourth on bars, sixth on beam and eighth on floor. Kasey Peter competed in the level 9 cat- egory for the first time and placed seventh all around out of 24 athletes. She also placed eighth on vault and fifth on bars. Debbie Siemon coaches both athletes and will travel with the team to Las Vegas as well. At the trampoline and tumbling competi- tion, Brent Farnsworth (level 8 men’s tram- poline), Derek Thompson (level 8 men’s double-mini), Katherine Mora (level 8 wom- en’s double-mini) and Veronica Large (level 10 women’s double-mini) all qualified for Dallas by finishing first in their categories. Coach Sarah Nicholson will also travel with the team. Other notable results: Level 7 artistic (70 athletes) -- Renee Scheel, 3rd floor, 14th all around; Lia Hold- sworth, 9th floor, 37th all around; Katherine Duncan, 8th floor, 38th all around; Ashley Faria, 13th vault, 15th floor, 41st all around; Jordan Kondo, 9th floor, 44th all around; Sydney Mohamed, 7th floor, 50th all around; Brooklyn Fralic, 7th beam, 8th floor, 62nd all around Level 8 artistic (57 athletes) -- Alexa Vigli- atore, 8th beam, 10th floor, 12th all around; Isabella Baldi, 5th vault, 14th floor, 38th all around Level 8 trampoline -- Katherine Mora, 6th; Trystan Harper, 20th; Kassidy Spittal, 24th Level 10 trampoline -- Derek Thompson, 5th; Veronica Large 3rd ryan pfeiffer / Metroland PICKERING -- Pickering Athletic Centre athletes (back from left) Katherine Mora, Brent Farnsworth, Veronica Large and (front from left) Shannon Singh, Derek Thompson, Alexandra Facchini, Paige Busby, and Kasey Peter qualified for Team Ontario. If you’re looking for the best fish and chips in town, it’s time to head to First Choice Fish & Chips! The owners come from a family with a long tradition in making delicious fish and chips, and have now brought their unique family recipe to Ajax. Their previous restaurants received rave reviews and the new restaurant on Westney Road South is following in that tradition. The secret to their success is their fresh food, cooking techniques and refined recipes. They use 100% vegetable oil to make their meals healthier, use only the highest quality fish and hand cut all of the fish daily. You can taste the difference that using fresh fish makes! Their famous batter is based on an 80 year old recipe from England that has been refined over the years, making it perfect. Customers love that the batter is paper thin, delicately crispy and never greasy. A meal is not complete without chips, and First Choice Fish & Chips shows the same care for their chips as they do with their fish. First, they select the finest potatoes, which they hand cut and fry for just the right amount of time. The results are a flavourful tenderness locked inside a golden crispy shell. Customers are greeted with a cozy atmosphere and a friendly service. During the lunch hour, the restaurant adopts an open kitchen style to ensure that clients receive their orders in a timely manner. Ask about their customer appreciation card, which gives you a free one piece haddock and chips with the purchase of every 10 fish and chips. They also offer delicious sides, including onion rings, poutine, garden salads and Greek salads. You can also opt for seafood and chicken dishes. Despite their generous portion sizes and high quality meal, First Choice Fish & Chips still offers the lowest prices in Durham Region! The restaurant is now offering two meal specials of fish and chips for just $11.49. Take out is also available. First Choice Fish & Chips is located at 570 Westney Road South, Unit #13. 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The Personal Support Worker program starts soon. Don’t delay, contact triOS College Oshawa campus to find out how you can get $250 in employment incentives! 1116 Service Excellence for Our Communities! www.durham.ca The Region of Durham, dedicated to maintaining outstanding standards of service, relies on the expertise and commitment of our employees. You’d be surprised at the diverse career choices we have to offer! If you seek a career with growth and challenge, where quality and accountability work in tandem with integrity and a responsiveness to change, we welcome you to learn more about us. Manager, Corporate Asset Management • full-time position • $101,018 to $126,672 per annum A results oriented, analytical problem solver, you will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and implementing financial policies, leading ongoing refinements to the Regional Asset Management Plan to ensure that Regional capital infrastructure investments are managed, maintained and replaced in an economic and efficient manner, and overseeing project teams to develop financial frameworks and policies while ensuring compliance with all requirements. Your Master’s degree in Business Administration and completion of an accounting designation is complemented by six years of experience in a municipal infrastructure field along with five years’ experience in financial planning or modelling. A proven leader with exceptional project management skills, you are an excellent report writer and proficient with a variety of computer applications. To learn more about this opportunity, please visit us online at www.durham.ca and refer to Job ID 7610. We thank all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. An Equal Opportunity Employer The Town of Ajax, situated on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, is an innovative municipal sector leader that provides a variety of services to one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario. With over 110,000 residents, Ajax's rich heritage and culturally diverse community make it a great place to work and live. MECHANIC A hardworking individual, you will be required to effectively and efficiently troubleshoot, overhaul, and maintain the Town's fleet of vehicles. You will be responsible for conducting pre-operative inspections, on-site service calls and installation of accessories. You also install equipment that further enhance the function, safety and operation of units. Additionally, you will conduct preventive maintenance (PM) functions and complete a broad range of repairs to a variety of Town fleet equipment. Requirements: • High School Diploma • Valid 310T and 310S • Valid ICE-IE-P (Internal Combustion Engine - Industrial Vehicle - Propane) • Minimum 10 years' experience • Valid 'D' Driver's Licence with 'Z' Endorsement • Supply your own tools to perform duties • Excellent communication skills • Ability to perform after hours 'on-call' duties as required • Ability to provide a current criminal reference check satisfactory to the Town of Ajax Assets: • Hybrid Electric Vehicle experience • Valid 421A - Heavy Equipment Technician • Small engine experience • Hydraulic experience • Experience working with Fire apparatus • Good working knowledge of Fleet Management software and Microsoft Office Suite Salary range: $34.12 - $36.37 per hour (40 hour work week). Applications will be accepted online at www.ajax.ca/careers until 11:59 p.m. December 9, 2016. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity within the workplace. As we grow, it is important that our workforce becomes more reflective of the residents we serve to further the diversification of ideas that make Ajax a great place to live and work. The Town of Ajax respects, encourages, and celebrates our diversity. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are requested to contact HR Services to make their needs known in advance. DISPATCHER WANTED Evening Availability Courier experience an asset Email resume: BaylyHR@gmail.com Aitchison Law Office requires aLEGAL ASSISTANT FOR REAL ESTATE.Minimum 5 years experienceand must be proficient withTeraview/Conveyancer/PCLaw.Forward resume toruthc@alolawyers.com orby fax to 905-433-1645 Career Tr ainingFeatureC Careers Career Tr ainingFeatureC Careers Career Tr ainingFeatureC Careers Career Tr ainingFeatureC Careers Come &Worship To advertise please call Erin at 905-215-0458 or Email: ejackson@durhamregion.com St. Paul’s on-the-Hill Anglican Church 882 Kingston Rd., Pickering (905) 839-7909 Sunday, December 4 th Services 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Morning Prayer With guest speaker Tony Campolo, a respected author, sought after speaker and media commentator on religious, social and political matters. Careers GeneralHelp DZ DRIVERneeded up to $24/hour d.o.e. plus health & dental paid by company. Mechanical and welding an asset. fax resume to: 905-428-3411 Careers EDUKIDS CHILD CARE CENTERSAjax & Whitbyrequire Full & Part-time ECE's, Assistants and Supply StaffPlease email resume:careers@edukids.ca fax (905) 430-6605. Careers Places of Worship Shows & Bazaars S LIVE OUTSUPERINTENDENT -condominium in Ajax. Some cleaning duties, minor repairs,experience an asset, but willing to train the right person.Send resume to:superintendentforgta@gmail.com Places of Worship Shows & Bazaars S Places of Wo rship Shows & Bazaars S Classifieds LocalWork.ca Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm • Oshawa 905-576-9335 • Ajax 905-683-0707 • Fax 905-579-4218 • classifieds@durhamregion.com TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVER AZ Licence F/T Clean Abstract required, minimum 2 years experience. TDG Experience an asset. Day Runs. Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. (some loading/unloading) Starting Rate: $ 20.00 per hour Please apply with resume & current abstract Lennox Drum Limited 233 Fuller Road, Ajax, ON Fax 905-427-4986 Call 905-427-1441 Email: steve@lennoxdrum.com Drivers Drivers Skilled &Te chnical Help HVAC Labourer HVAC service company working throughout the GTA requires a labourer for 6 months. Email resumes to jason@carlsonmechanical.ca Hotel/Restaurant GREATOPPORTUNITY to work with award winning Chef Chad. Chatterpauls is adding to their kitchen team NOW.All positions available E-mail resume to penny@chatterpauls.com or phone 905-431-7657 Catch Classifieds ONLINE! ANYTIME! Log on to: durhamregion.com du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 1 , 2 0 1 6 35 AP YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU! We require School Crossing Guards in Pickering * Rosebank & School * Krosno & Annland Please call us today at: 905-737-1600 We are currently looking for a Licensed Automotive Technician to join our service team full-time At Quantrill's, the only full line GM dealer in Northumberland County, we offer a competitive salary and beneﬁ t package and state of the art technology and training. We take great pride in providing our team with the tools and training to provide quality service to our customers. If you would like to discuss the opportunity to join the service team please contact Cory Elliott at CoryE@quantrillchev.com or call 905-885-4573 (toll free 1-800-297-4876) 2 & 3 bedroomapartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent.Rental Offi ce Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or(905)686-0841Eve. viewing by appt.www.ajaxapartments.com Ajax Bright 3-bdrm main ﬂ oor house apt. with laundry. Steps from Harwood Plaza. Available immediately. Parking, utilities included, Inter/cable/phone extra, No smoking. $1600/month. First/last, references 905-683-3013 Ajax South, Bayly/Salem 2-bedroom legal basement apartment, 1 bath, 1 parking, $1150 month inclusive. No smoking, no pets. Employment & rental references. December 1st. 647-800-3246 OSHAWA 1 BDRM & 2 BDRM APTS for Rent. Start from $600/mo & $700/mo at 304 Simcoe St. S. Plus heat & hydro. Available now. First/Last, references & credit check required. Call Stephen 905-259-5796 MCGILL / OLD HARWOOD Large 4-bedroom, 2-1/2 washrooms, eat-in kitchen, family/living/dining, parking. $1900/month. Large 3-Bedroom, eat-in kitchen, livingroom, parking, own laundry, $1500/month. Both Available Immediately 416-712-4059 or 647-559-7681 This Week Newspaper INVITATION TO BID Bids for services listed below Address to: The Circulation Manager This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa L1H 7L5 Will be received until 12 noon On Monday Dec 19, 2016. Contract commencing, Jan 12, 2017. Work consisting to deliver approx. 8,517 newspapers, Flyers, catalogues and other products to Speciﬁ c drop locations in Whitby area. Customers in Whitby area on Wednesday and Thursday. Van required. Information packages available at: This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Bid #101-Whitby area- approx. 5,556. Bid # 105-Whitby area- approx. 2,961. Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted. Only the successful Company will be contacted. Economical! $3,500+HST 2006 Pontiac Wave Gray, hatchback, auto, a/c, power windows, power locks, low mileage. UNITED AUTO SALES349 King St. West, Oshawa 905-433-3768 Jack Wallace May (38 Years Federal Government Employee) Passed away, after a long battle with dementia on November 23, 2016 at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, in his 85th Year in the presence of his loving wife, Bev and step-daughter Dee. Loving father of Diane (Chris) Delle Palme and David (Nina) May. Dear grandfather to Shannon (Morgan) May, Joshua (Lindsay) May, Laura (Lucas) Delle Palme, Rachel Delle Palme and great-grandfather to Justus May and Bishop Rogers. Pre-deceased by wives Alberta and Joan and sister Patricia. A celebration of his life will be held at R.S. Kane Funeral Home, 6150 Yonge Street, North York ON, from 2-4 and 6-8pm Thursday December 1, 2016. Funeral Services will be held at R.S. Kane Funeral Home at 11:00am on December 2, 2016. In memory of our sweet Jack, donations to V.O.N Day Program, Peterborough or P.R.H.C. Palliative Care Unit, Peterborough, would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.rskane.ca. Rememberyour loved onesat this special time of yearin our special section forChristmasTributes PublishingDecember 22Deadline December 19 For further informationplease call one ofour Classified SalesRepresentatives at905-576-9335 or905-683-0707 CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Full Time Email Resume: BaylyHR@gmail.com DELIVERY ROUTES AVAILABLE:AJAX/PICKERING AB181 Millington Cres 28 papers AB215 Ravenscroft Rd 52 papers AB217 Ravenscroft Rd 37 papers AN983 Kingston Rd W 78 papers AV301 Tansley Cres, Fenton St, Warner Dr 35 papers AV306 Hollier Dr, Brackenridge St, Styles Cres, Whitlock Cres 45 papers AV314 McNicol Cres 44 papers AV362 Snowling Dr, Bellotti Cres 47 papers AV367 Sewell Cres, Tampsett Ave 49 papers AV370 Keith-Wright Cres 57 papers If you are interested in a Route that isn’t listed please call (905)683-5117 and have your name put on a waiting list. GeneralHelp Skilled &Te chnical Help GeneralHelp MAID SERVICE IS NOW HIRING! Looking for Respect and Appreciation? F/T, Days Only, No Weekends! Good pay, great working environ- ment. No Students. Call Patricia 905-723-6242 GeneralHelp Skilled &Te chnical Help GeneralHelp Skilled &Te chnical Help CARPENTER/ WOOD WORKERwith minimum 3 years experience (or Carpentry graduate) required. Full-time. Apply inperson with resume and references at 361 Bloor St. E., Oshawa GeneralHelp GeneralHelp EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIANSNEEDED Positions available for a Service Electrician and a Commercial Electrician (new con-struction/renovation). Resumes can be uploaded on our website at www.mooreelectric.ca Email to: resumes4moore@gmail.com or fax to 905-983-9548. Houses for Rent TendersT CarsC Mortgages,LoansM $ MONEY $ CONSOLIDATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com Houses for Rent TendersT CarsC Rooms forRent & WantedR BEDROOM fully furnished, in large exec Ajax home, available immediately. Buses at door. Suits working, older gentleman, with NO car. Sunny, south facing, clean and private. Shared bathroom. WiFi. Gourmet kitchen. Separate fridge, use the whole house. $575. 905-424-0286 PublicNotices FOR ALL WOMEN 55+ Discover the Zoomer-angZ- for Women over 55 in Durham region. Is your social life as full as you'd like it to be? If you are new to the area, re-cently retired, have a status change or are married but don't feel fulfilled in your social life and would like to make more female friendships, you're in luck. You can dramatically change your lifestyle. You are not alone! We began in Au-gust 2012 and always encourage new women to come and join our camaraderie. We engage in such events as brunches, walks, mo-vies, theatre, concerts, golf, book clubs, make-up parties, scenic train rides, Christmas parties, euchre, potlucks, kayak-ing, canoeing, dinner parties, happy hours, bowling and you name it. There are usually 3-4 events to choose from per week. Our philoso-phy is that we probably gave to our careers and/or children and now it is time for us to clear the bucket list with other like-minded women, without the burdens of responsibility. The ma-jority of our events are in Pickering, Ajax and Whitby with a few in Oshawa. We welcome new women into our group with open arms and make them feel right at ease. To inquire: sarah@sarahwood.cawww.meetup.com/ ZoomerangZ-Gals-55/ Personals LOOKING FOR the right-ful owner of a 2006 Range Rover, green, 4 door, VIN #SALSF25436A931988 that has been stored since October 29th, 2015 in the town of Ajax Ontario. Call 905-999-9991. Articlesfor SaleA **LEATHER JACKETS UP TOO 1/2 PRICE, purses from $9.99; lug-gage from $19.99; wal-lets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarbo-rough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. CarpetI have several1000 yds. of new Stainmaster and100% Nylon carpet.Will do livingroom and hallfor $389. Includescarpet, pad andinstallation(25 sq. yards) Steve289.274.5759 CarpetDeals.ca DOWNSIZING - HOUSE-HOLD furniture: chairs, sofa, bunk beds, and more. Call for details 905-666-1589 STEPHENSON'S APPLI-ANCE. Brand new Frigi-daire products. White dishwasher $369; Stain-less steel dishwasher $399; Self-clean stain-less steel glass top range $649; 18 cu ft fridge w/glass shelves $699; Everyday low prices on many other products. Free local delivery. Visit our show-room at 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448. Sales, Service & Parts. CarsC 2009 DODGE CALIBER SXT 150k. $5695.; 2008 Chevy Impala LS Auto $2995.; 2007 Pontiac Wave 160k. $1795.; 2006 Toyota Matrix XR 102k. $4695.; 2005 Buick Allure CXL Auto $2995.; 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 142k $2995.; 2005 Ford Tauras SE Auto $1495.; 2005 GMC Envoy SLT SUV $4995.; 2005 Nis-san Altima 2.5S Auto $2995.; 2004 Honda Civic Sport Auto $2495.; 2004 Lexus IS300 Auto $5995.; 2003 Toyota Corolla CE Auto $2995.; 2002 Honda Accord Stan. $1795.; 2001 Merc-Benz E320 Auto $2495.; 2000 Subaru Outback AWD 145k. $1995.; 1999 Jaguar XJ8 178k. $1495.; 1999 Toyota Tercel DX 133k $1695. Ambermotors.caOver 55 Vehicles in stock... 3120 Danforth Avenue - Scarborough416-864-1310OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! Cars WantedC **! ! $$$$ ! AAAAA ! AARON & AARON Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days per week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. AAA AUTO SALVAGE WANTED: Cars, Trucks & Vans. 24/7 905-431-1808. WE PAY $250 - $6000 for your scrap cars, SUVs, vans & trucks. Dead or Alive. Free 24/7 towing. 647-287-1704 Home RenovationsH PLUMBER ON THE GOTop Quality Plumbing at Reasonable ratesService andnew installationsResidential/CommercialNo job too big or smallFree estimates - over 20 years experience (905)837-9722 Painting & DecoratingP ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative ﬁ nishes & General repairs (905)404-9669 allproinfo@hotmail.com Moving & StorageM MOUNTAIN MOVING SYSTEMS Family Owned & Operated moving company. Serving Durham Region for 25 years Senior & mid month discounts (905)571-0755 Apartments & Flats For RentA Apartments & Flats For RentA Skilled &Te chnical Help Articlesfor SaleA MassagesM AAA PICKERING ANGELS Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320Now hiring!!! NOW OPEN LaVilla Spa 634 Park Rd. South Oshawa (905)240-1211 Now hiring!!! Service Directory Obituaries In Memoriams Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 1 , 2 0 1 6 36 AP BAYFORD, Dave - Entered into Peace surrounded by family at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, on Tuesday November 29th in his 88th year. Dave is predeceased by his wife Joan and daughter Gail. Dave leaves behind 4 children Gary (Jo-Ann), Tom (Cheryl), Patti (Sheldon) and Vicki, proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren, Shayne, Corey, Matthew, Joseph, Nicole, Megan, Kayla, Amanda, Jared and Jasmine and 5 great grandchildren, Abigail, Aiden, Alicia, Ashton and Aaron. Dave will be greatly missed and remembered for all of his fun sayings, "kissy boo, Huggy Bugs, yukshamyishshipolskitipinudolika, and Buff". Rest in Peace Dad. A special thanks to the staff at Southlake Regional Health Centre and Hollandview Trail Retirement community for their support. A Celebration of Life will be held for family and friends on Saturday December 3, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Patti and Sheldon's home. In memory of Dave memorial donations to SickKids Foundation would be appreciated. For more information and to leave online condolences please visit www.thompsonfh-aurora.com. TUTTY, Bruce - On Thursday November 24, 2016 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre after a short battle with cancer Bruce Tutty loving son of Chuck Tutty & Rolande Tutty (Deceased), stepson of Jean Tutty. Loving brother of Colleen MacPherson, Cherylee Tutty, Lydia Laing, & Lori Young. Also loved by all their spouses. Loving Uncle & Great Uncle to many nieces & nephews. Godfather to Katie Young. Bruce was greatly cared for by the amazing staff at Scarborough General Hospital Palliative Care Unit under the care of Dr. Abdulhussein. He spent the last 2 weeks at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Palliative Care Unit under the care of Dr. Selby & many amazing nurses. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. A private memorial service will be held with immediate family. May he rest in peace. In lieu of flowers in memory of Bruce a donation may be made to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Palliative Care Unit in his name. For online condolences please visit www.ajaxfuneralhome.ca. Enter for a chance to win at www.facebook.com/winemscontests A DiViSiOn OF win’em big, win’em little and everything in-between stneserP a ssor yttep orp UD oitcN 4 TICKETSENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN SaturdayDecember17th,7:00pmperformanceattheElginTheatre,Toronto Raise your hand if you like free stuff Your donation helps to buy gifts for 45,000 kids TO DONATE by VISA,MasterCard,Discover or AMEX, call 416-869-4847. 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South Ajax, ON L1S 7T7 Special Chris t m a s S e c t i o n Publishing D e c e m b e r 1 5 & 2 1 To advertise your Church Services in our Worship Directory Please call Erin Jackson @ 905-215-0458 or email: ejackson@durhamregion.com Worship DirectoryWorship Directory Death Notices d u r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Family & friends are encouraged to share their condolences, thoughts and prayers online du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 1 , 2 0 1 6 37 APDURHAM KITCHEN AND BATH 905.665.7778 124 Brock Street N., Whitbywww.guskitchenandbath.com Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 am-6:30 pm•Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am-5:00 pm 905.665.7778 124 Brock Street N.,Whitby 905.665.7778 124 Brock Street N., Whitbywww.guskitchenandbath.com Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am-6:30 pm•Saturday&Sunday 10:00 am-5:00 pm KITCHEN BLOWOUT Starting at$149/Linear ft Reg. $300/ft50%off Starting at Solid Maple Kitchens Solid Maple Doors, 3/4” Plywood Box, Soft Close Slides & Hinges, Dovetail Drawers & Wholesale 3cm Granite See in store for details Reg. $1095 Walk-in Tub • 25 Year Warranty Everseal Stainless Steel Door Guaranteed Not to Leak • 100% acrylic • Therapeutic & whirlpool jets • Double Drain systems for fast drain One Piece Dual Flush Toilet • Comfort Height Seat Sold Separately Over 6 5 ? 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GUS’S KITCHEN AND BATH ops Reg. $2499 71” Contemporary Vanity and Top On Sale$1699 3 Locations Whitby, Ottawa and Peterborough Serving Ontario for over 25 years Reg. $999Reg. $999 On Sale$599 10mm Frameless Shower Door and Base 60”x32”, 304 stainless steal hardware du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 1 , 2 0 1 6 38 P Every Tuesday in December Walk-in No Orders Any Size HA lf pricEHAlf pricE Holiday frozen log cake $12.99 (no tax) reg. $19.99 No Limit.While Supplies Last. Sale ends December 31, 2016. Pickering Locations open regular mall hours Pickering town centre 905-839-7727 1099 kingston rd. 905-831-2665 DRIVE THRU pickering locations Only. pickering locations Only. On Sale every day for the month of December.