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But the claim, filed with the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, could have been avoided if only someone had taken the time to apolo- gize, said Victor Refalo. “I got no apology from anyone,” said Mr. Refalo, who said he pursued the matter with the Pickering Soccer Club, then with the gov- erning Durham body and finally the Ontario Soccer Association after the incident in Sep- tember of 2008. “I received no follow-up whatsoever.” Ron Smale, president of the Durham Region Soccer Association, confirmed his group has been notified of the complaint, and is pur- suing it. “Any complaint (regarding) human rights, we take it seriously,” he said. “The matter will have to be investigated.” Mr. Refalo was coach of his daughter’s under-13 house league team when the inci- dent occurred in Pickering more than a year ago. Mr. Refalo has Erb’s Palsy, the result of complications at birth; his right arm sus- tained nerve damage, leaving it weakened and underdeveloped. 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The drinking and driving laws have changed and while the legal limit is still 0.08, the Province has toughened its stance when it comes to warnings and suspensions when you blow over 0.05 in a breathalyz- er test. Instead of reading about the change in the local newspaper, some people are learning the hard way. “Deep breath and then blow in until I say stop, OK?” Durham Regional Police Constable Christopher Boileau advised a motorist. The officer was administering a breathalyzer test in his cruiser to a man he pulled over on Bayly Street West in Ajax after the man left a bar parking lot. “OK sir, basically what you’ve done is you’ve blown below the legal limit of 0.08 but you’re still above 0.05 which is the suspension zone.” The man sitting in the back of the cop car was issued a three-day driving sus- pension because it was his first offence. If it had been his second offence, he would have had his driver’s license sus- pended for seven days and he would have had to attend an alcohol educa- tion program. A third time and he would have his driver’s license suspended for 30 days, he would have to complete a reme- dial alcohol treatment program and have an ignition interlock condition placed on his driver’s licence for six months. Before May 1, drivers only received a 12- hour licence suspension, no matter how many times they were caught. “A cab ride would be easier,” Const. Boi- leau said. “But some people don’t think of the consequences when drinking and driving; they just want to get home.” Const. Boileau is part of Durham Region- al Police’s RIDE team. On this Thursday night in December, the team was unable to set up a RIDE checkpoint in Ajax -- they were too busy pro- cessing drunk drivers they caught while on their way to the spot where the checkpoint was scheduled. The team had charged four people with drunk driving before 9 p.m. The charge means, if convicted, a longer suspen- sion period, alcohol education and treat- ment programs, big fines and the charge on a person’s driving record for at least 10 years. Instead of pulling over car after car in a designated area, officers were told to branch out and cover the bar scenes. Const. Boileau headed south and pulled over six vehicles before midnight, includ- ing one that had been called in to 911 by a concerned driver. Almost every driver had been drinking, but only one registered high enough on the breathalyzer to receive a suspension. The following night, police set up a check- point in Bowmanville on Hwy. 2 west of the downtown, but that’s not where they caught their drunk drivers. In part, it was the team’s proactive approach in scoping out the impaired drivers leaving a pub parking lot or a local dance club that got the number of those charged at 15 that weekend. One of those charged came to them in the form of a call from a gas station atten- dant. A man from Quebec had passed out while waiting in line to pay for his gas. He registered at almost triple over the legal limit on the breathalyzer. “He was losing control of his bodily functions,” Sgt. Jeff Bastien said, talking about the arrest in the police command post bus a night later. “I don’t know how he drove himself to the gas station and walked inside, but he did. I’ve learned a lot of these people who have been charged are seasoned alcoholics. They can drink a lot more than you or I.” So far, 104 motorists have been charged with drinking and driving offences in this year’s festive RIDE campaign. That’s 21 less than last year at this time. The Durham Regional Police festive RIDE campaign will continue until the new year. 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Ms. Smith was found dead in her Raglan home in 1974, her 10-month-old daugh- ter sleeping nearby. She had been killed by a single gun- shot to the back of the head. No arrest was made. But in February 2008 Durham police resurrected the cold case, holding a press con- ference with Ms. Smith’s daughter and sister pleading for information in the case. Just over a month after the press conference, police arrested Mr. Smith, a Cobourg resident, charg- ing him with second degree murder. Despite the very public dis- plays both when pleading for information and when an arrest was made in 2008, this time around, Durham police have been almost entirely mum on the issue. A very brief media release indicating the re-arrest had occurred was not issued until after Mr. Smith had already made his first court appear- ance. It indicated police would be making no further comment. Durham Police Chief Mike Ewles stands by that stance. “That’s a classic example of a very, very complex case that we’ve committed a lot of time and energy to,” he said Friday. “We’ve worked very, very hard on it and we’ve had some bumps in the road . . . we’re going to have to let that case run its course through- out the system, so I’m not going to give any more evi- dence, I’m not going to give any more disclosures on that piece. “But rest assured we’re working very, very closely with our partners in the jus- tice system to make sure that we get a resolution once and for all.” Mr. Smith is to return to court Jan. 5. -- with files by Jeff Mitchell CRIME Accused in decades-old Raglan murder in court newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 22, 20094 AP Junior & Senior Kindergarten Registration for 2010-2011 Durham Catholic District School Board Your Neighbourhood Catholic School Welcomes You… “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Matthew 19: 13-16) www.dcdsb.ca CRITERIA Children to be registered for Junior & Senior Kindergarten must be 4 or 5 years of age on or before December 31, 2010. 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While Ministry approval of the Full Day sites is pending, we invite parents to register their child at their local DCDSB school. To determine the location of your area school please visit the Board Website at: http://locator.dcdsb.ca Holy Family C.S. ……705.426.2961 Brock School Please contact your local school the week of January 11th- 15th, 2010 to obtain particular details and/or make arrangements for registration. 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So he was shocked when he heard the coach of the opposing team making apparent references to his arm. “Just prior to the game I heard him saying some- thing about ‘the claw’ to his players,’ Mr. Refalo said. “Then the game started and I could hear him say- ing things like, ‘Come on girls, let’s fight the claw ... let’s beat the claw’.” When the coach’s behav- iour escalated to what Mr. Refalo took to be physi- cal mockery, he and oth- ers present spoke up; the game was stopped briefly as the referee was alerted. The incident left Mr. Refalo’s daughter dis- traught; he felt linger- ing anger. Both he and his daughter ended their involvement in Pickering soccer. Mr. Refalo, a commu- nity support worker with the Canadian Mental Health Association, advo- cates each day on behalf of those marginalized by their differences; he knew he couldn’t let the matter rest. “I’ve seen discrimina- tion in all shapes and forms. I like to see justice,” he said. “And I thought, what kind of father would I be if I didn’t handle this prop- erly?” He began making his case, first with the Pickering club, then the Durham association. When he felt his com- plaint wasn’t being dealt with, he approached the Ontario Soccer Associa- tion. Each time, he told the story of what had hap- pened and the effect it had on him and his family. He got varying levels of response. Durham Region Soccer Association vice- president Brenda Brown said by e-mail in Janu- ary of 2009 that the coach would receive a letter of reprimand, and that the organization would work with the Pickering club to ensure such an incident didn’t occur again. Gerry Jennings, of the Ontario association, wrote by e- mail the same month that while what happened was “inappropriate”, it “does not fall under the OSA’s harassment policy”. Mr. Refalo felt no real action was being taken. “It was all talk,” he said. Frustrated, he turned to the Human Rights Tribu- nal. In October, he learned his complaint was being investigated and the soc- cer clubs had been alert- ed; the organizations have been asked to file respons- es to the complaint. Mr. Smale, the Durham president, regrets the matter proceeding to this point but remains hopeful some good will come of it. Approximately 35,000 ath- letes and 1,600 coaches are part of Durham’s soc- cer culture, he noted. “We educate on issues of dignity and human respect ... so that these issues don’t occur,” he said. “We need to continue to educate our coaches and athletes and everybody in the association. I’m disap- pointed it’s come to where it is, but we have to face it in a responsible manner. “We’ll fully cooperate,” Mr. Smale said. Mr. Refalo is also sad- dened he’s had to take the measures he has, but insists they were neces- sary in the face of what he took to be inaction by the clubs. “My last step was to go to the tribunal,” he said. “But my human rights weren’t being taken seriously. “What’s most important is that his never happens again. Because it’s dis- gusting.” newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 22, 20095 P Holiday Event 00 PAYMENTS UNTIL SPRING ON ALL 2010 MODELS* ENDS JANUARY 4TH AIM HIGHER ON YOUR WISH LIST Kia's Total Care Ownership Coverage includes: • 5-year/100,000km - Worry-free comprehensive warranty • 5-year/100,000km - Powertrain warrannty • 5-year/100,00km - Roadside assistance • 5-year/unlimited km - Anti-perforation warranty BESSADA KIA of AJAX & PICKERING 1675 BAYLY ST. PICKERING (905) 421-9191 • www.bessadakia.com Station N X 12-Month Vehicle Return Policy™. 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All content copyright Editorial Opinions AGRICULTURE Allow responsible hunting to protect farmlands To the editor: Re: Illegal hunting in Pickering fires up resi- dent, Dec. 11. As a long time farmer in south-west Pickering, I take exception to the article. As a farm owner and farm tenant in Pickering, I am concerned about the eco- nomic viability of my occupation. What Councilor Jennifer O’Connell and Andy McKinnon may not realize is the magnitude of damage whitetail deer and Canada geese can do to crops. As a farmer and wildlife enthusiast, I enjoy seeing the abundance of wild ani- mals in the area. At the same time, I am in favour of man- aging them properly. An example of the damage can be seen now in my planted fields of winter wheat that are being eaten in the late fall and early spring by Canada geese, and abun- dant deer damage to my field corn and sweet corn near the edges of river valleys. Tightening the bylaws inhibits the rights farmers should have to properly manage their losses to wildlife damage. As a way of controlling wildlife damage, I allow responsible hunters to have access to some of my farm fields. In my experience, all the hunters I have dealt with are skillful and very respectful to the environment. I am friends with several of them and I am very comfortable allowing them to manage my wildlife problems. I will acknowledge there are several hunt- ers in the area who hunt with no permis- sion from the farmers and disregard tres- passing laws and hunting regulations. It is these hunters I would be concerned about. I would suggest that instead of introduc- ing a new bylaw prohibiting firearms com- pletely, it would be better to have conser- vation officers check hunters for proper permission from the farm owners and farm tenants. Dale Reesor Partner in Sweet Ridge Farms Pickering FIREARMS LAW Registration of guns not an attack on rights To the editor: Re: Charter rights should always triumph, Robert S. Sciuk, Dec. 17 Asking gun owners to list how many, what kind, and the specific serial numbers of the guns they own isn’t “frittering away the rights of gun owners” or damaging the “right” of gun owners to “the presumption of innocence.” Does Robert Sciuk register his car, boat, ATV, snowmobile, trailer or dog? Owning a gun isn’t a right, it’s a privilege associated with grave responsibilities. Several days ago, eight registered rifles were stolen from a safe in a home in Clarington. Perhaps Mr. Sciuk would agree tinformation from the registry -- such as the serial numbers of the stolen guns -- may prove useful in nailing the perpetra- tors in this case? Beverly Akerman Ajax WILDLIFE Be aware of coyotes To the editor: Some readers will be aware of the newspa- per accounts of coyote sightings by people walking dogs in the Rouge Valley. Recently, in broad daylight, in front of my eyes, a coyote snatched my cat out of the garden, and carried it away! I live approximately one mile north of Pickering village, not far from a major sub- division. This was a very large coyote. There are walking trails around this area and peo- ple use them to walk their dogs. I wanted to warn anyone using these trails to be on their guard, as several of my neighbours have seen coyotes, including a pack of five, in the Ajax/ Pickering area. Small dogs may be in danger, as the weather gets colder, and the coyotes get hungrier. Sandra Milliard Ajax Investment in older workers beneficial to us all Plan to get older workers back to work smart economics While it’s common to find job programs for young people and those middle-aged workers looking to retrain and acquire the skills needed to find new work, it’s often not so easy for the older worker to locate a suitable program. Which is why last week’s joint federal- provincial $58.5-million announcement for a program to retrain and prepare the 55-to-64 set for new jobs is so welcome. The not-yet-ready-to-retire group is a huge cohort which can be tapped for its life experience and reliability. It’s just that these older folk need to learn a few new tricks. And the millions promised by the feds and the Province can provide the train- ing needed to provide years of produc- tive work to bridge the gap from unem- ployment to retirement. Many of the Durham older unem- ployed will have spent their lives in the auto industry either working for General Motors or one of its many suppliers. Others will have been laid off through downsizing as a result of businesses which rely on the auto industry. And still others will have been let go as a result of the tough times our economy has gone through during the two-year- long recession. Some may have elected to take early retirement and may now want to get back to work. As Canadians live longer and seek to work longer, programs which promote productivity and a competitive workforce on the global scene will only continue to expand. With those who might normally be eagerly looking to their retirement years now looking to get back into the work- force, retraining for meaningful labour just makes sense. It also benefits all taxpayers. Unem- ployed older Canadians, after all and through no fault of their own, are tak- ing money out of a system they may have paid into for decades through employ- ment benefits. By getting them back to work, they can begin paying taxes and producing work of value that not only helps their self-esteem and keeps them active but also is beneficial to Canada as a whole. On a large scale, this makes good economic sense and is worth a major investment by the feds and the Province. e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 22, 20096 P WE ASKED Sometimes complying with the law is dif- ficult. I’m not advocating civil disobedi- ence or anything. I’m no Thoreau. If any- thing, I’m a bit of a goody-two-shoes when it comes to adhering to legalities. I’m not even comfortable taking those tags off of pillows. I’m talking about this new no-cell- phone-use-while-driving legislation. And don’t get me wrong. I’ve never been anywhere close to one of those people who has to be on the blower 24/7. I hardly ever use my cellphone in the car. Frankly, I hardly ever use my cellphone. I’m just not that popular. But I’m an unabashed brown-noser when it comes to the law. And so just days before the new cell ban went into effect, I dutifully marched out and purchased a fancy-schmancy, Bluetooth device to ensure safe, enjoyable, law-abiding motor- ing. Just in case anyone ever actually did want to call me. Well, I’m no different than anybody else. When I get a new toy I want to play with it. And this little baby looked pretty cool. It was silver and black and mounted onto my car visor. All I had to do to make a call was hit one button and talk. With Jetsons-like technology, it would automatically synch itself to my cellphone, find the name of the person I had just uttered and dial them up. All the while leaving me clearheaded and free-handed enough to avoid colliding with the other car I sometimes see while driving in the country. So I made a few calls. Or at least I tried to make a few calls. The guys at the store who sold me this thing ... the guys who swore up and down it was the, I believe the exact phrase was, “cat’s ass” ... obviously never really used it. Or perhaps they had tried it out and my purchase of it won one of them a bet. In any case, the thing makes me insane. The box is embodied by a female voice that when you push the button says “Say a name or number.” She actually sounds kind of sexy for that first utterance. Inviting actually. One finds oneself eager to answer her, the promise of some plea- surable experience just around the corner. I want to call my wife, so I say “Suzanne.” There is a pause, as though the machine has not heard me correctly and then the female voice, now noticeably more nasal, a little irritated actually, whines “Did you say Simon?” Simon is another name in my cellphone, but no, I did not say Simon. “No,” I tell the box. Another maddening pause. Then, “Did you say Actra.” Still, a name in my phone but not any- where close to Suzanne. “No,” I shout again at the idiot in the box. She pauses again and then, in a maddeningly condescend- ing tone, barks out something that sounds like “Did you say ManarkSoup?” “No!” I am screaming now and actually far more distracted than if I’d had my real cellphone plastered to my ear and was making multiple telemarketing calls while applying mascara. But she is not done. Reverting back to her original, dulcet tone she politely informs me that “No such name can be found” and terminates the call. She terminates my call. I’ve had this crazy-making device now for about a month. In that time, I have had to re-enter most of the names in my cell- phone directory, either changing them entirely or respelling them so that my pho- netically-challenged, Bluetooth pal who has the hearing of someone working in a Soviet firecracker factory, can understand them. If I ever meet her, I will most certain- ly kill her. But until then, at least, I’m obeying the law. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his column. What is your Christmas wish? (from left) DAVID PORTER--‘To spend time with family and friends.’ PAUL KHANSTEIN --‘Peace on Earth.’ NORMAN DATT --‘All the homeless people should be housed and the starving people should have a day’s meal.’ JASON YIM --‘To have a nice family dinner.’ RON PIETRONIRO / BEHIND THE LENS There are good photos and then there are great photos. The good ones usually come on a daily basis, but the great ones are more elu- sive. These are the images every photojour- nalist strives for. A great photo draws you in. It plays on your emotions and makes you stop and stare. Self photo editing is a sometimes painful exercise. It’s like trying to decide which one of your kids you like best. This past year the photographers of the Durham Region Media Group have, as usual, come up with some great selections. I feel we have the most talented photo staff in all of Metroland and the proof of great images speaks for itself. So take a photographic journey from the past 12 months compliments of us. We hope you enjoy the trip. Check out newsdurhamre- gion.com and look for the Pictures of the Year photo gallery. Bluetooth-ache drives me to distraction NEIL CRONE Tragedies bring out the best in communi- ties. That’s just what happened last Monday in Whitby as word quickly spread as fire was roaring through All Saints Anglican Church. When all the smoke had cleared, damage was estimated at between $2 million and $3 million and the fire had destroyed Christmas hampers and food. But the community was quick to respond. Within hours, donations were pouring into Henry Street High School to replace the ham- pers. Local businesses were opening their doors to help with collections or store need- ed items. Food banks were replacing the food which had been destroyed and churches were opening their doors for the parishioners who were looking for a place to worship. I’m not a very sentimental person, but the calls coming into the newsroom from people either looking for a place to donate items or asking how they could help was a relief from the usual complaint calls we get. Even the Montessori school operating out of the church was able to find a place to hold its Christmas concert. The community came through in a huge way for the church and its parishioners and I believe the local media played a big part in that. Which made what happened this past Sun- day a little puzzling. Parishioners from All Saints were invited to worship at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church and during the service, parishioners from other churches planned to join hands in a circle around them and sing Christmas carols. A press release was sent to a media outlet in Toronto and word quickly spread around the community. We scrambled to make sure a reporter and pho- tographer were there. When we arrived we were told we would not be allowed into the church. We stood outside waiting to talk with parishioners as they left only to be asked to get off the property. We did talk to a few people but the story and pictures were not as powerfuls they might have been had we been in the church. We went all out to make sure the community knew about the devasta- tion caused by the fire. We should have been allowed into the church to record a moment many parishioners will not soon forget. Managing Editor Mike Johnston writes a column every second week about life in the newsroom. Community there in times of trouble MIKE JOHNSTON newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 22, 20097 P Annual event lifts spirits of sick children across Ontario BY PARVANEH PESSIAN ppessian@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- Emily Goring’s spirts soared to great heights as the Whitby six-year-old became one of more than 150 children to come face-to- face with Santa while aboard an airplane. The journey was part of an annual event called Flight in Search of Santa, made pos- sible through a partnership between Air Transat and the Children’s Wish Foundation. “It was fun and I got toys from the elves,” said Emily, who was diagnosed last spring with a rare type of kid- ney cancer known as Wilms’ tumour. The flight -- a 90-minute ride in the air during which Santa pays the children a visit with plenty of Christ- mas cheer and gifts in tow - - took off from Toronto Pear- son International Airport on Thursday. The event serves as an unfor- gettable experience for the children, including many who are living with terminal illnesses, said Linda Marco, director of development for the foundation and an Ajax resident. “It’s a nice way for us to give something special to our Wish children while cel- ebrating the holiday season and let’s face it, what could be more fun at Christmas time than going and trying to find Santa Claus?” The event has been run- ning since 2004, offering the flight to hundreds of children across Ontario every year. “The people at Children’s Wish Foundation really are angels for all the things they do for these kids to help make what they’re going through tolerable,” said Emily’s father, Chris Goring, who accompa- nied her on the trip. “When she was first diag- nosed, it was the darkest time of our lives and I think her being so positive through it all has kept us positive.” Emily is currently disease- free after undergoing six months of chemotherapy at the Hospital for Sick Chil- dren and radiation treatment at Princess Margaret Hospi- tal. Air Transat also contributes to the Children’s Wish Foun- dation through the Change for Kids program that col- lects money from passengers returning from holiday. So far, the company has donat- ed more than $4.5 million to go toward accomplish- ing the foundation’s mission to make dreams come true for children diagnosed with high-risk, life-threatening ill- nesses. VISIT www.childrenswish. ca newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 22, 20098 P Durham girl takes flight in search of Santa SUBMITTED PHOTO WHITBY -- Emily Goring, 6, got a special visit from Santa Claus during the Flight in Search for Santa event, arranged by the Children’s Wish Foundation and Air Transat on December 17. CHRISTMAS SPIRIT What could be more fun at Christmas time than going and trying to find Santa Claus? Linda Marco, Children’s Wish Foundation Durham arenas open for free skating during break DURHAM -- It’s that time of year again. Time to take out the mitts, crank the heat and get your skates sharpened. Tim Hortons is teaming up with local arenas to hold free skating over the holiday break. The follow- ing are places, dates and times when the free skates will be held: Ajax Community Cen- tre, 75 Centennial Rd. Ajax: Dec. 28, and 30 from 1:30 to 3:20 p.m. Blackstock Arena, 3340 Church St. Blackstock: Dec. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. Donevan Recreation Complex, 171 Harmony Rd. S., Oshawa: Dec. 23, 28, and 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Dec. 31 from 1 to 4 p.m., and Jan. 2 from noon to 2:30 p.m. Garnet B. Rickard Rec- reation Complex, 2440 Hwy. 2, Bowmanville: Dec. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. Harman Park Arena, 829 Douglas St., Oshawa: Dec. 31 from 1 to 4 p.m. Iroquois Park Sports Centre, 500 Victoria St. W., Whitby: Dec. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. Luther Vipond Arena, 67 Winchester Rd. E., Brooklin: Dec. 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. McKinney Centre, 333 McKinney Dr., Whitby: Dec. 30 at 2:15 to 4:15 p.m. Newcastle Memorial Arena, 103 Caroline St. W., Newcastle: Dec. 23 from noon to 1 p.m. Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering: Dec. 23, 28, and 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. Scugog Arena, 1655 Reach St., Port Perry: Dec. 29 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. South Courtice Arena, 1595 Prestonvale Rd., Courtice: Dec. 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 29 from 10 a.m. to noon, and Dec. 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. Village Arena, 100 Church St. N., Ajax: Dec. 29 and 31 from 1 to 2:50 p.m. HOLIDAY FUN JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND NEWCASTLE -- Emma, front, Jennifer, Mike and Aiden Wiggans took advantage of the Tim Horton’s free skate at the Newcastle Memorial Arena Dec. 21. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 22, 20099 P %JSFDU"DDFTT (FOFSBM&ORVJSJFT 4FSWJDF%JTSVQUJPODJUZPGQJDLFSJOHDPN 5 )PVS-JOF 5PMM'SFF 55: DVTUPNFSDBSF!DJUZPGQJDLFSJOHDPN DJUZPGQJDLFSJOHDPN Holiday Operating Hours December 24 6 am - 12 pm December 25 & 26 CLOSED December 31 6 am - 5 pm January 1 CLOSED December 21 - 24 & 28 - 31 Call Rec Complex for swim times December 27 & January 2 & 3 1 pm - 4 pm & 7 pm - 9 pm December 25 & 26 CLOSED December 31 7 pm - 9 pm New Year’s Eve Free Swim January 1 CLOSED December 24 8:30 am - 12 pm December 25 & 28 CLOSED December 31 8:30 am - 12 pm January 1 CLOSED January 1 2 pm - 4 pm Mayor’s New Year’s Day Levee Civic Complex (City Hall) 905.420.2222 Recreation Complex 905.683.6582 Recreation Complex Pool 905.683.6582 Dunbarton Pool 905.831.1260 December 21 - January 2 CLOSED Inclusive Public Skating Schedule December 21 - 23 & December 28 & 29 1 pm - 3 pm Tim Horton’s Free Skate December 25 & 26 CLOSED December 31 7 pm - 9 pm Family New Year’s Eve Free Skate Recreation Complex Arena Central Branch & Petticoat Creek December 20 CLOSED December 24 9:30 am - 1 pm December 25 - 27 CLOSED December 31 9:30 am - 1 pm January 1 CLOSED Claremont, Greenwood & Whitevale Contact branch for Holiday Hours Pickering Public Libaries City of Pickering Emergency Telephone Number 905.683.7575 24 - Hour Line Boards and Committees Vacancies The Council of the City of Pickering is inviting applications from residents to fill a vacancy on the Accessibility Advisory Committee, the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee, the Public Library Board and the Waterfront Coordinating Committee. If you are interested in being considered for appointment to fill the vacancies on any of the above committees, please submit an application form which is available on the City’s website to the undersigned setting out a brief description of any job or community-related experience. The deadline for submitting your application is January 8, 2010. Complete information regarding the committees is available on the City’s website at cityofpickering.com or by contacting Linda Roberts at 905.420.4660, extension 2928. Linda Roberts fax 905.420.9685 Committee Coordinator email lroberts@cityofpickering.com City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 Are you a full-time student looking for a March Break or summer job? The City of Pickering is currently recruiting for 2010 student positions. Opportunities include the following: Camps(March Break & Summer) Camp Counsellor (Full-time & Back Up) Camp Counsellor, Special Needs Assistant Camp Director Camp Director Coordinator, Special Needs & Volunteers *(summer only) Museum (Summer Only) Camp Counsellor (Full-time & Back Up) Assistant Camp Director Camp Director Museum Guide/Receptionist Coordinator, Museum Summer Tours Parks (Summer Only) Student Labourer Please visit our Employment Opportunities page at cityofpickering.com (found under City Hall) for information on required qualifications, mandatory training dates, and details on how to apply. Incomplete applications will not be considered for employment. Applications are due Monday, January 11, 2010 by 4:30 pm. call 905.683.6582 TTY 905.831.8604 visit cityofpickering.com/recreation email reccomplex@cityofpickering.com or stop by 1867 Valley Farm Roadask us how!We FIT Your Life! 10 New Reasons to Join Today! 3 New Fitness Studios, New Classes, New Instructors, New Equipment, 2 New Doubles Squash, 2 New Dieticians & New Memberships! December Free & A Spa Certificate! Purchase any new, Full Annual Membership and receive the rest of December for free plus a $20 Wellness Spa Gift Certificate. Members: purchase a “Gift Membership” for the Renewal Rate and receive a Gift Certificate as well! Families Get 20% off When you join with a Family Member, receive 20% off both memberhships. Ask Us How! Student Holiday Special (18+) $35 Membership includes unlimited use of cardio rooms, weight room, group fitness in all 3 studios, and swimming. Va lid 30 days from purchase. It’s not too late - Give the Gift of Health! Gift Certificates Avai lable NOW! Any time, Any activity, Any denomination: $10, $25, $50, you choose - it’s your gift! Register NOW for Winter, programs including: Fitness, Leisure & Aquatics! Details in your Winter Leisure Guide or register online at cityofpickering.com using Click to Reg it’s fast and easy! Tim Horton’s Free Skate December 22, 23, 28 & 29 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Pickering Recreation Complex Arena Make a date to skate, courtesy of Tim Hortons. New Year’s Eve Family Countdown Thursday, December 31 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Pickering Recreation Complex Free family event! Skating, Swimming, Popcorn, Sno-kones, Countdown & Balloon Drop & a Family Movie: Ice Age 3! 7 Mayor’s New Year’s Day Levee Friday, January 1 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Pickering City Hall Celebrate the beginning of another New Year with Mayor Ryan and Members of Council. This free family event includes Sglin’s One Man Circus & a chance to win some great prizes! 7 Full event schedule and details online at cityofpickering.com/greatevents 7Food bank donations appreciated. Celebrate Winter! Don’t forget to ... Celebrate Winter! Don’t forget to ... Smoke alarms don’t last forever. Pickering Fire Services recommends that battery powered and direct-wired smoke alarms be replaced every 10 years. This holiday season, give a gift to save a life. Smoke alarms – the perfect gift. 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This free family event includes Seglin’s One Man Circus & a chance to win some great prizes! Attend Public Meetings at City Hall January 4 Planning & Development Committee 7:30 pm January 7 Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm January 11 Executive Committee 7:30 pm January 13 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm January 18 Council Meeting 7:30 pm All meetings are open to the public. For details call 905.420.2222 or visit the City website Date Meeting Time newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 22, 200910 AP 0ICKERING 6),,!'% N2 2 24 2%')/. ! , ( 7 9 3(%27 / / $ 2 $ 7 3(%27 / / $ 2 $ % /,$+).'34/.2$#(52#(34,).4/.!6%7).$3/2$2 % , ) : ! " % 4 ( 3 4 FOCUS ON SERVICE To see a map of Pickering Village and get a 360- degree tour of Village Grape Vine Wine Making, San Jude’s Bridal, Cultural Expressions and Ellen G Hair Design Inc., visit ... video newsdurhamregion.com Village Grape Vine Wine Making 11-109 Old Kingston Rd. / 905.426.7233 Cultural Expressions 62 Old Kingston Rd. / 905.427.2412 San Jude’s Bridal 510 Kingston Rd. W. / 905.426.1133 Ellen G Hair Design Inc 103 Kingston Rd. / 905.231.1101 BEHIND THE STORY We went looking for what unique offerings each downtown area in Durham has. In Pickering Vil- lage, BIA chairman Jeremy de Mel told us about all of the specialty services the area has to offer and gave a list of businesses that fit into the niche category. Read the rest of the series @ newsdurhamregion.com Retail area has a variety of service-oriented shops BY MELISSA MANCINI mmancini@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Pickering Village isn’t a regular retail area. “There’s a lot of services and specialty ser- vices,” BIA chairman Jeremy de Mel said. “I’m not sure if that’s by design; it more evolved that way.” The area is one of the oldest established communities in the region and Mr. de Mel calls it a gateway into Ajax. And amongst the businesses that line the historical area are a lot of service-oriented shops -- everything from spas to financial and real estate servic- es. Brides can buy their dresses and then get them cleaned after the big day. Parents can drop their kids off for driving lessons and start making a batch of wine while they wait for the lesson to finish. There’s a lot of services and specialty services. I’m not sure if that’s by design; it more evolved that way. Pickering Village BIA chair Jeremy de Mel At Village Grape Vine Wine Making, cus- tomers can mix a batch of any red, white, ice wine or port, wine maker Denise O’Neil said. The shop has a lot of regulars and lot of people off the street who are just interested in the village, she said. First-time visitors to the area will find res- taurants that cater to a variety of tastes, a place to spend a relaxing day at the spa or shopping in niche boutiques, such as Cul- tural Expressions art gallery, Mr. de Mel said. Opened by Esther Forde, the gallery is focused on multi-culturalism. It features pieces from different countries and local artists. It’s a labour of love for Ms. Forde. “It’s my passion, it’s my dream,” she said. Operations in the area are as full-serve as they come, At Ellen G. Hair Design, stylists will work with clients to make sure they are getting the services they need. “We do anything from straightening hair, curling hair, cutting hair, highlighting, low- lighting, we do makeovers, bridal shows, we do anything,” owner Ellen Vieten said. At San Jude’s Bridal, owner Maria Gatti said she can outfit an entire bridal party, the mother of the bride and, of course, the woman celebrating her big day. “We have the whole package, I think,” she said. The area might not have the tradition- al pattern of boutique-style shops of other downtown areas, but Mr. de Mel said it’s nice to have all the service locations occu- pying the streets of the village. WHAT’S DRIVING DOWNTOWN PICKERING VILLAGE? Village Grape Vine Wine Making Cultural Expressions San Jude’s Bridal Ellen G Hair Design Inc. PHOTO BY LAURA STANLEY PICKERING -- Owner Ellen Vieten, of Ellen G Hair Design, in her Pickering Village salon. Getting served in the Village newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 22, 200911 AP 15 WESTNEY RD. N., AJAX IN WESTNEY HEIGHTS PLAZA BESIDE ROGERS (HWY 2 & WESTNEY) Rafael JewelleryRafael JewelleryMay The Peace Of Our Lord Jesus Christ Shine Upon You And Your Loved Ones HUGE CHRISTMAS SALE Everything In The Store On Sale! 905-426-4700 • www.RafaelJewellery.com The Residents & Staff of Abbeylawn Manor Wish You and Your Loved Ones a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 534 Rodd Avenue, Pickering, Ontario 905.509.2582 MerryMerryChristmas!Christmas! AbbeylawnAbbeylawn Manor ROTAR Y C L UB OF AJAXThe Members of theThe Members of the Rotary Club of AjaxRotary Club of Ajax Wish you and yourWish you and your Family a Merry ChristmasFamily a Merry Christmas and a Safe andand a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!Happy Holiday Season! See you next year at the 3rd Annual Rotary RibfestSee you next year at the 3rd Annual Rotary Ribfest June 4, 5 & 6, 2010, Esplanade Park next to Pickering City Hall Serving Your Community www.ajaxrotary.org The Members of theThe Members of the Rotary Club of AjaxRotary Club of Ajax Wish you and yourWish you and your Family a Merry ChristmasFamily a Merry Christmas and a Safe andand a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!Happy Holiday Season! Royal Canadian Legion 606,1555 Bayly St.Royal Canadian Legion 606,1555 Bayly St. Pickering, Bay RidgesPickering, Bay Ridges 905-839-2990905-839-2990 The Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606 Bay Ridges, Pickering, Wish Everyone a Merry Christmas, a Happy Holiday and All the Best in the New Year! 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May peace be with you and your family over the holidays From our Residents and Staff Health & Wellness ADVERTISING FEATUREStay Healthy During The Holidays Make 2010 the year to achieve your New Year’s Resolutions! Common cold myths and facts (NC)—Think you know everything about the common cold? Here are three common myths -- debunked. Fiction: The common cold is caused by cold temperatures Fact: “Although exposure to cold combined with a weak immune system doesn’t make matters better, people cannot get a cold from being cold,” says Dr. David Green- berg a General Practitioner at St. Joseph’s Health Centre. “A cold is actually caused by a virus.” However, the colder it is outside, the more time we spend indoors with closed windows and air-conditioners, spreading a virus and infecting more people. Fiction: Cold symptoms cannot be treated Fact: Many people believe that cold symp- toms are intended to help us get over the sickness quickly – so we shouldn’t treat the symptoms with medicines. The truth is that the symptoms not only make no difference to the duration of the cold, they can help spread the bug to other people through coughing and sneezing. Cold medications like Benylin will not only make the illness more tolerable, they will also help to keep it better contained. Fiction: You should feed a cold (and starve a fever). Fact: There is absolutely no scientiﬁ c evidence that eating excess will help cure a cold, so don’t pig out in hopes of feeling better. Instead look to foods, that although cannot cure, may help cold sufferers feel better such as warm chicken soup which can loosen nasal mucus and make breathing a bit easier. (NC)—The presents are open, the champagne has ﬂ owed, and the holiday parties are over. Now what? For many Canadians, the New Year means it’s time to start fresh – and that means setting resolutions. Whether you’re determined to exercise regularly, eat a healthier diet or quit smoking, here are a few tips and tricks to help you achieve your resolutions in 2010: 1. Eat your way to a slimmer waistline. If you’re looking to follow a healthy diet this year, start by taking simple steps to change your eating habits that are both friendly on your waistline and that keep your stomach happy. Indulge in sweets moderately, limit the number of helpings you take, reduce portion sizes and eat until you are satisﬁ ed, rather than uncomfortable. These simple steps can make a big differ- ence! 2. Celebrate your successes! No matter what your resolution, it’s important to celebrate mini- milestones along the way. For example, smokers know how difﬁ cult it can be to quit smoking so for a little extra motivation, celebrate each week you go smoke-free! Fight the urge to light up by using nicotine replacement therapies such as Nicorette gum, inhaler or lozenges or the Nicoderm Patch, which have been clinically proven to help reduce cravings and control withdrawal symptoms. 3. Can’t make it to the gym? Don’t sweat it. If you’re determined to exercise more often this year, but ﬁ nd yourself struggling to get into the gym, get creative and look for alternate ways to break a sweat. Opt for the stairs instead of the elevator, get off of public transit one stop earli- er and walk the rest of the way to your destination, or do some stretching exercises during the lunch hour instead. 4. Don’t let stress get the best of you. Anxiety, family or work pressures can lead some Canadi- ans to give into temptations and break their resolutions. That’s why it’s important to reduce tension as much as possible. Make time to catch-up with loved ones, read a few pages from your favourite book each night and remember to set time aside for yourself to relax. To advertise in the Health Feature call Susan Fleming at 905-683-5110 ext. 231 newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 22, 200915 AP /FFER¬AVAILABLE¬WITH¬THE¬PURCHASE¬OF¬A¬FULL¬WEIGHT¬LOSS¬PROGRAM¬/NE¬OFFER¬PER¬PERSON¬.OT¬VALID¬WITH¬ANY¬OTHER¬COUPONS¬SPECIALS¬OR¬PROMOTIONS¬/FFER¬EXPIRES¬*ANUARY¬¬¬#ERTAIN¬CONDITIONS¬APPLY¬3EE¬5¬7EIGHT¬ ,OSS¬FOR¬DETAILS¬¬.O¬OBLIGATION¬&IRST¬VISIT¬ONLY¬-UST¬BE¬¬YEARS¬OF¬AGE¬OR¬OLDER¬,IMITED¬TIME¬OFFER WWWBECOMEUAGAINCOM¬\¬OVER¬¬LOCATIONS¬ACROSS¬#ANADA¬AND¬GROWING 8 * , CIARA FOY RNCP Owner/Operator of U Weight Loss Clinic Email your nutrition questions to Ciara at cfoy@uweightloss.com Question: Dear Ciara-How can I ensure that this year’s “New Year’s Resolution” to lose weight and get healthy will stick once and for all? Answer: Honestly, START NOW! Every year millions of Canadians make a New Year’s Resolution to lose weight, thinking the fresh start that the New Year brings is the optimal time. However, waiting for the New Year is just another excuse that ultimately allows us to procrastinate our health even further. Even worse is that because we have it in our heads that we are going to “diet” in the New Year we allow ourselves to overindulge, thus making our weight loss goals even more diffi cult by adding to the problem over the holidays! Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result is the defi nition of “insanity”. There is never going to be an “ideal” time to make the nutrition and lifestyle changes required to lose the weight and get healthy once and for all. There is always going to be a birthday party, an anniversary, a vacation or another Christmas with the family. At U Weight Loss we support our clients and educate them so that they know how to deal with the many events in life that in the past have made it diffi cult for them to achieve their weight loss goals. Diets don’t work, losing weight and getting healthy is a lifestyle, let us help you put an end to your struggles and learn the skills necessary to lose the weight and keep it off FOREVER. p.s. Starting in December not only gets you ahead of the game, but also saves you money as we have our best program price of the year running right now! 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LACROSSE Lots of homework for Rock Ajax-Pickering preparing to build roster for move up to Major Series Lacrosse BY BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Paul St. John, the gener- al manager of the Ajax-Pickering Rock team that will be moving up from Sr. B to Major Series Lacrosse this summer, is in tune with the same question that is on everyone’s mind. “How do we build a team to compete at the Major level when, realistically, we were the third or fourth best Sr. B team last year?” he asks. There is a long term plan in place, obviously, which stretch- es over the next five years in an attempt to build a team that will compete with the likes of peren- nial powerhouses Brampton and Peterborough. On the short term, St. John will be attempting to comprise a roster of young play- ers who can grow with the orga- nization. “We need to get better in a hurry if we are going to compete at the Major level,” acknowledg- es St. John. “We can’t take our Sr. B team to Major and expect to compete. It just won’t happen and that’s the reality of the two levels.” The Rock received approval to join the league on Nov. 30, and are following in the footsteps of Kitchener and Barrie, who also made the jump from Sr. B to Major Series Lacrosse in the past few years. The league is round- ed out by Brooklin, Brampton, Peterborough and Six Nations. The process of comprising a roster will start to take shape in January when the league con- venes for meetings. The likely chain of events, St. John expects, is to have an expansion draft that will allow the Rock to select two players from each team off an unprotected list. St. Regis is not expected to return to the league, so a dispersal draft of their play- ers will take place, and finally, there is the draft of overage Jr. A and Jr. B players. St. John also expects eight or nine players off his Sr. B ros- ter to compete for a spot on the team. The drafts will require a lot of planning, which is why he has brought former Rock assis- tant coach Jeff Garland on board to serve as an assistant GM and special advisor for scouting and drafting. “We want to get as many young players as we can that want to play for Ajax-Pickering and we want to develop them,” says St. John of the plan. “We want to build from the ground up and that is exciting. “We didn’t get out and get a look at a lot of these players last year because we didn’t have a clue we were going to be a Major franchise in 2010.” There is plenty of homework to be done in the coming weeks as things begin to fall into place, he adds. BY SHAWN CAYLEY scayley@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- Having spent more time at the hockey rink than most over the years, Bob McK- enzie figured he would have an interesting story to tell. For the longtime Whitby resi- dent and TSN hockey personal- ity, that was one of the main rea- sons behind penning a book. “I guess all those years being a hockey dad I thought there would be a lot of funny stories, a lot of embarrassing stories and a lot of stories that would amuse or entertain people,” said McK- enzie of his book, Hockey Dad: Confessions of a (Crazy) Hockey Parent. “The thing with a book, when you buy a book or read a book, you want it to resonate in some way. You want people to iden- tify with it. People will be able to identify with the story of tak- ing two boys through the minor hockey system from start to fin- ish.” McKenzie’s story includes the good and bad. He helped coach his kids through the ranks of the Whitby Minor Hockey Associ- ation and watched his eldest, Mike, earn a scholarship to St. Lawrence University. On the flip side, he has witnessed parents being escorted out of arenas by police and his other son, Shawn, having to step away from the game in his mid-teens following concussion issues. Though McKenzie is quick to admit he may have taken the role of hockey parent and coach a little too seriously at times, he insists he loved almost every minute of that journey. “It was a handful at times,” McKenzie said. “It’s time-con- suming and it’s expensive, but I think all of the parents, for the most part, that do it think it’s really worthwhile. I know I did.” BOOKS McKenzie shares hockey dad stories newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 22, 200917 AP AJAX OPTICAL Heritage Market Square 145 Kingston Rd. E., Unit 7 AJAX OPTICAL 56 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax Plaza PICKERING OPTICAL 1360 Kingston Rd. 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Barclay scored in the sec- ond period on a setup from Shane Cavalieri and Jamie Sodhi with the score 6-0 at the time, and Laszkie- wicz potted one on the power play late in the third period with help- ers to Tyler Prendergast and Mike Sullivan with Markham up 10-1. Leading 3-0 midway through the first, Markham scored three times in a span 46 seconds that put the game out of reach. Adam Stein started in goal for the Attack, but was pulled after the fourth Markham goal in favour of Braden Mann. Markham finished the night with 50 shots, while Ajax fired 29. The loss drops Ajax to seventh place in the Central Canadian Hockey League’s East Division with a record of 18-18-1, having dropped three of their past four. The only win during the stretch was, ironically, a 4-3 overtime win against Markham. Ajax returns to action on Sun- day, Dec. 27 when they visit Bur- lington, followed by an afternoon game as part of the Newmarket Christmas Classic on Monday, Dec. 28 against Toronto. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 22, 200918 AP HOLIDAY PACKAGES FOR EVERY WISH AND BUDGET! CUSTOM PACKAGES AVAILABLE-CALL FOR DETAILS LASER HAIR REMOVAL: SERIES OF SIX UNDERARM TREATMENTS$180 30 UNITS OF BOTOX; SUPREME MANICURE & PRFX FACIAL $329 $145 PIXEL TREATMENT; MICRODERMABRASION & IPL PHOTOFACIAL $549$450 LASER HAIR REMOVAL: ONE UNDERARM AND BIKINI TREATMENT$99 $199.99 LASER HAIR REMOVAL: ONE UPPER LIP AND CHIN TREATMENT$89 $50 $75 $89.99 Prfx Facial W/ Professional Skin Analysis; One Hour Relaxation Massage HUMMINGBIRD HOLIDAY REJUVENATE Hummingbird Manicure Hummingbird Pedicure HUMMINGBIRD HOLIDAY PEACEHUMMINGBIRD HOLIDAY PERFECT SKIN Professional Skin Analysis; PRFX Facial 1 Hr Relax. 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Welcome to Wee Watch. Welcome to affordable, dependable, enriched home care. Exclusive “Wee Learn” Educational Program AJAX/PICKERING 1-866-333-3299 www.weewatch.com The Happiest Children The Happiest Providers HOCKEY Playoff hopes fading for Panthers PICKERING -- With two games on the weekend with playoff implica- tions, the Pickering Panthers may have sealed their fate. Sitting last in the 10-team East Division of the Central Canadian Hockey League, the Panthers had a chance to gain some ground in the playoff chase. But victories eluded them, losing 3-2 to Stouffville on Friday night and 4-3 to Peterbor- ough on Sunday. The losses drop the Panthers to 12-22-2 on the season, and they sit 11 points back of Whitby and Ajax for the eighth and final playoff spot, with just 14 games remaining in the season. Against Stouffville, the Panthers jumped out to a 2-0 lead on a first period goal by Khalid Alli and another just 21 seconds into the second period by Justin MacDon- ald. But Stouffville scored twice before the second period ended to tie the game, scoring the eventual winner just 2:23 into the third. Sunday against Peterborough the Panthers started in the same fash- ion, up 2-0 just two minutes into the second period on goals by Jesse Brown and Falotico. Peterborough tied the game by the early stages of the third period, but Chris Gelenc- ser tallied on the power play to put the Panthers up 3-2 with 12:23 remaining. Stouffville pulled out the win with a power play goal of their own with 4:48 left in the third to tie it and scored the winner with just one second left on the clock. The Panthers are off until Mon- day, Dec. 28 when they travel to Newmarket to take part in the first of two games they will play in the Christmas Classic, facing Streets- ville at 11 a.m. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 22, 200919 AP AJAX-PICKERING ROAD WATCH Help Make OurHelp Make Our Roads Safe Roads Safe REPORT UNSAFE & AGGRESSIVE DRIVERSREPORT UNSAFE & AGGRESSIVE DRIVERS www.ajaxpickeringroadwatch.comwww.ajaxpickeringroadwatch.com Durham Regional Police ServicesDurham Regional Police Services 905-683-9100 ext#1921905-683-9100 ext#1921 www.madd-durham.com • 905-576-7473 Durham Region Chapter HAPPY HOLIDAYS! DRIVE SOBER The victims and volunteers of MADD Durham Region ask you to please be responsible. The life you save could be your own. Merry Christmas! Joe Dickson, MPP Ajax – Pickering Please don’t drink and drive this holiday season! 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Slow DownSlow Down Drive SafeDrive Safe Arrive AliveArrive Alive Durham Regional Police Service Season’s Greetings and Happy New YearSeason’s Greetings and Happy New Year 1710 Kingston Rd.Pickering, Ontario 905-683-9100 ext. 2521 DON’T DRINKDON’T DRINKAND DRIVEAND DRIVE A message from MADD A message from MADD Durham Region Chapter ...Durham Region Chapter ... Please call 911 to report suspected Please call 911 to report suspected impaired drivers, you may save a life!impaired drivers, you may save a life! Please Don’t Drive Impaired ADVERTISING FEATURE During this festive season, many of us have planned on bringing in the New Year. For some, the plan includes the consumption of alcohol. Groups such as OCCID promote planning ahead, encouraging alternatives to driving after consuming alcohol. But some drivers clearly neglect to do so. This neglect continues to be costly and bewildering, given the social, political and legal climate of the times. I read with interest recently the MADD Canada review of provincial and territorial impaired driving laws. Their report rated Ontario ﬁ rst in the country with an A- score. The report cited legislative reforms that include graduated licensing, vehicle impoundment, ignition interlock and administrative licence suspensions, as reasons for such a high mark. Roadway Safety continues to be a priority of the Durham Regional Police as well. It is identiﬁ ed in the Service’s Strategic Plan and again this year, several dedicated ofﬁ cers have been transferred to the Services annual Festive RIDE Campaign. The enforcement numbers continue to be alarming however. This year, after four weeks of the campaign, 81 people had been charged criminally with a drinking and driving offence, compared to 101 in 2008, 67 in 2007 and 56 in 2006. Impaired driving is a criminal offence. You will be arrested, you will lose your licence, you could be ﬁ ngerprinted and you may have to go to court. You will face a ﬁ ne, possibly jail, a further licence suspension, possibly leasing an ignition interlock device and your insurance, if they continue to insure you, will increase dramatically. Make your plans now, all of them, so that the wish to go back in time, to make a different choice will be unnecessary. Enjoy the season and resolve to arrive alive. To register for the next Child Safety Seat Check Event, call the Durham Health Connection line at 905-668-7711 ext 3366. The event is free. Sergeant Kennaley is a 20-year member of the Durham Regional Police, currently assigned to uniform patrol supervisory duties at the Ajax/Pickering Police Ofﬁ ce. If you have any questions or require more information, call the Durham Regional Police at 579- 1520 ext. 2568 or E-mail him at 777@drps.ca Roadway Safety Are you the problem, or part of the solution? 10 POSSIBLE SIGNS OF AN IMPAIRED DRIVER Dangerous Driving Behaviour could be a sign of an Impaired Driver. 1. Driving unreasonably fast, slow or at an inconsistent speed 2. Drifting in and out of lanes 3. Tailgating and changing lanes frequently 4. Making exceptionally wide turns 5. Changing lanes or passing without sufﬁ cient clearance 6. Overshooting or stopping well before stop signs or stop lights 7. Disregarding signals and lights 8. Approaching signals or leaving intersections too quickly or slowly 9. Driving without headlights, failing to lower high beams or leaving turn signals on 10.Driving with windows open in cold or inclement weather ALWAYS MAINTAIN A SAFE DISTANCE FROM ANY DRIVER YOU SUSPECT MIGHT BE IMPAIRED. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEATBELT. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 22, 200920 AP SUPERINTENDENT OF OPERATIONS The Town of Whitby, Durham's Business Centre, a rapidly expanding and progressive community with a population of 120,000 and located approximately 50 km east of Toronto, is currently seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual for this challenging opportunity. Responsible to the Manager of Operational Services, the Superintendent of Operations (Works) is responsible for all works operations associated with the Roads/Trafﬁ c Section including the maintenance of roads, sidewalks, storm sewers, street lights and all the other municipal utilities within the road right of way; storm water management ponds; snow and ice control; special events; capital projects; and assisting with the purchase of related vehicles and equipment. Duties will include, but not necessarily limited to: supervising, advising and assisting in the completion of work programs and capital project construction related to operations; planning, developing and overseeing the administration of the Roads/Trafﬁ c Section's seasonal, annual and multi year work programs; developing and overseeing education and training programs; assisting in the development, presentation, administration and control of the Roads/Trafﬁ c Section Current and Capital Budgets; preparation of reports, memorandums, project status reports, and tender recommendations; participating in public workshops/ meetings and attending Council meetings as required; and, policy and program development. As the successful applicant, you will possess a three (3) year college diploma in Civil Engineering or related discipline; a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in a municipal operational services environment, including ﬁ ve (5) years in a supervisory capacity; strong management skills; the ability to think strategically, develop reports and presentations, and develop and manage budgets; provide direction and coaching to staff; a demonstrated working knowledge of personal computers; excellent interpersonal and public relations skills; possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize and work under pressure and meet deadlines; be a self-starter, organized and team oriented; possess creative research, analytical and problem solving skills; possess a demonstrated knowledge of business development; the ability to effectively communicate orally and in written form; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff, clients and the general public; and, possess and maintain a valid Class 'G' Driver's Licence, have access to a personal vehicle and a willingness to obtain a "DZ" Driver's Licence. Salary will be subject to skill, ability and qualiﬁ cations. To be considered for this challenging opportunity, please fax, mail, or e-mail your conﬁ dential resume, no later than Friday, January 8th, 2010 to: Please quote Posting Reference No.: 09-M011-240D The Corporation of the Town of Whitby - Human Resource Services 575 Rossland Road East WHITBY, ON L1N 2M8 FAX: (905) 430-4340 E-MAIL: jobs@whitby.ca Acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act. The Town of Whitby is an equal opportunity employer. Careers General Help ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE REQUIRED Mature COUPLE needed for hi-rise in Ajax. Live in position, good beneﬁ ts and salary. Please fax resume to (905) 619-2901 between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. BLUELINE TAXI is seeking customer-oriented accessible and sedan taxicab drivers for Oshawa and Pickering. Earn cash daily and training pro- vided. Please call Roy or Ian 905-440-2011 RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS NEEDED: approx. 9am-3pm. Competitive wages, staff are employees and insured. Ve- hicle required. Please call 905-655-7563 or visit www.werecleaninggreen. com Careers General Help Cut Your DebtCut Your Debt FREE CONSULT Call Doug Heard Whitby/Brooklin Ajax/Pickering 905-404-4442 1-866-690-3328 www.cutyourdebt.ca4 PILLARSCONSULTING GROUP AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Payments you can afford @ 0% interest by up to 70%by up to 70% MODELS, ACTORS & Enter- tainers needed for agency. Experience not necessary. Looking for Durham's Next Top Model. Please call 905- 655-2436 or 905-767-4700. Careers General Help PAINTERS WANTED. Minimum 3 years experience. Fax resume to 905-440-4437, email ShawnL@rogers.com or call 905-440-4434 leave mes- sage. PERMANENT PSW required mornings 10 days/month, no weekends. Must have driv- er's license and be a non- smoker. Good wages. Call (905)434-6443 or email: creativevalues@hotmail.com SALES REPRESENTATIVE for growing company, pri- marily rooﬁ ng on the west side of Toronto and commis- sion based. Fax in your resume to 905-420-3061 TIRED OF MCJOBS? Look- ing for a SERIOUS career? $360/Wk to Start, up to $800/Wk. FUN WORK! Full Time Positions Available. Beneﬁ ts, paid training, no sales, no phones, no com- mission, travel opportunities. Call Now, Start Tomorrow. Call Amber 905-668-5544 General Help SUPERINTENDENTS Want- ed! Enthusiastic and orga- nized couples needed to manage and assist in apartment buildings. Duties include collecting rent, maintenance and cleaning. Visit our careers page at www.skylineonline.ca. Apply via email to: jobs@skyline online.ca or fax 519-341- 0178 Skilled & Technical Help LOCAL ROOFING Company hiring experienced labourers with valid drivers licence, lo- cated in Ajax or Pickering. Call 416-409-5959. Hospital/Medical /Dental PHARMACY TECH F/T for professional, high volume store. Experience with Kroll preferred. Please submit resume to Pharmasave, 220 Dundas St. W. Whitby or email: johnelsokkary@gmail.com R.N. REQUIRED for outpa- tient oral surgery ofﬁ ce in Durham. Part-time position. Please fax resume to (905)665-8972. Houses for Sale $ BOWMANVILLE Custom 2400 SF Ranch Bungalow on 1.47 acres. Lg kitchen, FR, DR, LR, 3BR, 2.5BTR. Ask- ing $529,000. For private viewing, call Leslie Avery (905)263-2246. Apartments/ Condos for Sale$ OSHAWA - furnished bache- lor apartment, includes cable and all utilities. $650/month. Very clean and quiet build- ing. lst and last month re- quired. Please call (905)579- 4015 Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI STORAGE UNITS 10' x 20' Wilson Rd. S. Oshawa. Un- heated. $125. - $135. per mo. Call (905)725-9991 Business OpportunitiesB START YOUR OWN income tax preparation business in 2010. Only $7K Durham Re- gion and Scarborough territo- ries available immediately. This is not a franchise. 1-800-399-4248 General Help Mortgages, LoansM $$MONEY$$ Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 95% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com PRIVATE FUNDS- 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal need- ed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obligation. No fees OAC. Call Peter 1-877- 777-7308, Mortgage Leaders Apartments & Flats for RentA 1 BEDROOM APTS, starti- ing at $725, all inclusive. No dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Working adults pre- ferred. Call Michelle 905- 213-6400. 1011 SIMCOE ST. N., Oshawa. Large 3-bedroom townhome suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Near all amenities. $925/month+ utilities. Call (905)579-7649 for appointment. 2 BEDROOM apartment, main ﬂ oor with basement and garage. Central Oshawa, fridge, stove, cable. $980/month all inclusive available immediately. Call Justin (905)723-9329 33 RICHMOND ST. W Oshawa. 1 & 2 bdrm apts from $775. Heat, Hydro & Water incld. Secured Ent, Elevator, Fridge, Stove. Laundry Onsite & near schools. Call us today! 905.431.8766 Skylineonline.ca Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AJAX WESTNEY/401 large 2-bdrm walkout basement, private driveway/yard liv- ing/diningroom $750/mo Available immediately. 905- 767-0100 AJAX, Westney/Sullivan. New 1-bedroom plus living room basement apartment. Separate entrance & laundry. Parking. Available immedi- ately. No pets/smoking. $700 plus utilities. Call Mujeeb at 416-666-2649 Experienced book keeper required for a medium sized manufacturing company in the Uxbridge area, must have experience with SAP, MRP, payroll and data entry, full time days, wage to be negotiated, e-mail receivables@live.ca 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent & security. Rental Ofﬁ ce Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or (905)686-0841 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com REGENCY PLACE Seniors Building ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE-IN SPECIALS! 1 & 2 Bdrms utilities incl. On site staff 24/7. Weekly bus to grocery shopping. Handrails in halls, Automatic door openers Full Activity Calendar, Close to 401 Safe secure environment. 15 Regency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 1-866-979-4793 www.realstar.ca Office Help Apartments & Flats for RentA AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2-bedroom & 3-bed- room from $1039/mo. Plus parking. Available Decem- ber/January 1st. 905-683- 5322, 905-683-8421 BOWMANVILLE immaculate 1-bedroom with balcony Jan 1, $960 Security entrance, very clean building, includes appliances, utilities, parking and laundry facilities. 905- 697-1786, 905-666-1074 BOWMANVILLE: 2 bed- room with den, close to all amenities. $930 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Ofﬁ ce hours 9-5, Monday-Friday. (905)430-1877. LOOK! 1140 MARY ST. North, Oshawa. 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts. From $785 Utilities Incld. Near public schools, Durham College & amenities. Elevator. Security entrance. 905-431-7752 skylineonline.ca MARY STREET APTS bachelors, 1's & 2s bdrm apts. Utilities included, min- utes to downtown, short drive to Whitby Mall. Mary/Garden 905-666-2450 www.real- star.ca MUST SEE! 50 ADELAIDE St., 290 & 300 Mary St. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom, adult complex from $795 Utilities Incld; Elevator ac- cess. Walk to downtown. Near Durham College, Oshawa Hospital & Bus stop. Call us today! 905-720- 3934 skylineonline.ca NORTH OSHAWA 2-bed- room, for Jan./Feb. lst Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances in- cluded. Pay cable, parking, laundry facilities. (905)723- 2094 OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Adult & Senior lifestyle buildings. Renovat- ed 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Across hospital, near bus stop, wheel chair and se- curity access. Call 905-728- 4966, 1-866-601-3083. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Renovated bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Wheel chair and se- curity access. Call 905-432- 6912, 905-723-1009, 905- 728-3162 1-866-601-3083, www.apartmentsinontario.com Office Help Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA, John/Park. Low- rise bldg. 2 bdrm apts. Heat, water, 1-parking, on- site laundry included. $786/mo. Avail. immediate- ly. Call Toni (905)436-6042 OSHAWA, SIMCOE/ELGIN, lovely clean main ﬂ oor, 1- bedroom, large kitchen, pri- vate entrance & deck, self contained, near all amenities. $780 inclusive. ﬁ rst/last. Available January 1st. (905)903-2928. PICKERING 2-BDRM 1500sq.ft. Separate en- trance, 5 appliances, CA, close to all amenities. $1000/month plus 1/3 hydro. First/last. Available immedi- ately. Call 647-889-9179. PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Dufferin St. Newly renovated spacious 2-bdrm $835. Available immediately/Janu- ary 1st. Laundry/parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena/shopping. 1-800-693-2778 SIMCOE ST S/HWY 401- 525 St Lawrence- Close to Schools, Hwy, Go Station. 1-bedroom $769, 2-bedroom $889, 3-bedroom $1019 utilities included. Call 905- 436-7686 www.metcap.com WHITBY central, immacu- late 1 bedroom apt. $799 Dec 1. Appliances, heat, wa- ter, laundry facilities and parking. 905-666-1074 or 905-493-3065. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balco- nies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca WILSON/KING ST EAST- Under New Management. Close to retail/grocery stores, school and doctor/dentist of- ﬁ ce. 1-bedroom $789, 2-bed- room $859, 3-bedroom $1049 hydro included in rent. Available now! Call 289-240- 8650. www.metcap.com Houses for Rent 3-BEDROOM CLEAN main- ﬂ oor, near Oshawa Centre and all amenities. Parking, fenced yard, hardwood ﬂ oors. Available immediately. $975/month+. Call 905-720- 2186. VENDORS WANTED Oshawa Spring Home and Garden Show March 12-14, 2010 Book early Call 905-579-4400 Devon, ext 2236 Wendy, ext 2215 Vendors WantedV Auto Leasing & RentalsA Houses for Rent 3-BEDROOM, upperlevels of 4 level backsplit duplex. Beautiful Grandview/Cherry- down, Oshawa, 4-applianc- es, gas ﬁ replace, energy efﬁ - cient, 2 parking spaces. Available immediately/Janu- ary 1st. Flexible 1st/last. $1075 +utilities. No pets, no inside smokers. References. (905)404-9489. MEADOW RD. Whitby Gor- geous 75'x200' Treed Lot. 3 bdrm. bungalow, 1 car de- tached garage, ﬁ nished rec- room with gas ﬁ replace. 1 block S of Rossland Rd. $1400 plus utilities. (905)259-7001 PICKERING PKWY/Brock Rd. 3-bdrm detached, 2-parking, $1350/mo+ utilities. ALSO 1-bdrm bsmt apt. Sep. entrance, 1-park- ing. Immediate. $850/mo in- clusive. Shared laundry. First/last, no pets/smoking. 416-459-5727, 905-837-0039 Townhouses for RentT CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. TOWNHOUSES. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near shopping, res- taurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434- 3972 www.realstar.ca LOCATED AT WILSON/ BEATRICE. 3 bedroom townhouses available for rent. Close to all amenities and transportation. $1089 plus heat / hydro, includes water / cable. Call for more details & availability dates. (905) 432-6809. TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom townhouses. En- suite laundry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & play- ground. Private backyards. Sauna & parking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) Ask about our move-in specials. 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca Rooms for Rent & WantedR ROOMS FOR RENT - Imme- diate/Jan. Oshawa - fur- nished, cable, hi-speed in- ternet, laundry, parking - all inclusive. $450 and up. (647)864-6342 Vendors WantedV Auto Leasing & RentalsA Rooms for Rent & WantedR LARGE BRIGHT ROOM north Whitby. Clean, quiet home. Own private bath, parking, cable, internet, laun- dry, kitchen. Female pre- ferred, non-smoker, no pets. Bus to U.O.IT, Immediate- ly/Jan 1. (905)493-1819, cell (416)471-6434. OSHAWA Simcoe/Went- worth near GM/shopping. Private entrance, private 3-pc bath, bar fridge/micro- wave, use of furnished rec- room & TV. Suit 1-person. Avail immediately. $150/week. (905)436-7840 OSHAWA, ROOM for rent, 2 availbe, near Oshawa Cen- tre, larundry, parking, calbe, $475/month. (905)244-1015 PICKERING, WHITES RD/401, 2 rooms for rent $400 & $475/month. No smoking/pets, ﬁ rst/last, refer- ences. Near all amenities, bus at front door. (416)917- 4949. ROOMS, Very clean & quiet. large room, near Oshawa hospital, non-smok- er, 40+ preferred. $500, available Jan 1st. ROOM- MATE wanted in Bowman- ville $450/month. Very clean & quiet. Non-smoker. (905)429-7144 UNFURNISHED ROOMS, large east oshawa home, suit clean, quiet working persons, shared facilities. Transit at dooor. From $425 per mo. in- clusive. Call Gord at (905)404-5045 Vacation Properties BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ LOTS! Golf Course, Nat'l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson. Guaran- teed Financing. $0 Down, $0 Interest. Starting $129/mo. Foreclosures online @ www.sunsitelandrush.com Pre-Recorded Message (800)631-8164 mention code 2181. FLORIDA - 40 acre parcels Only 6 remaining. 100% useable. MUST SELL. $119,900 ea. Owner Financ- ing from 3 1/2% Call 1-800- FLA-LAND (352-5263) Flori- da Woodland Group, Inc. Lic. RE Broker. Vacation Properties REDWEEK.COM #1 time- share marketplace. Rent, buy,sell, revies, NEW full- service exchange! Compare prices at 5000+ resorts. B4U do anything timeshare, visit RedWeek.com, consider op- tions. SELL/RENT YOUR TIME- SHARE NOW!!! Maintenance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No commissions or Broker Fees. Free Consulta- tion. www.sellatimeshare .com 1-866-708-3690. Music & Dance Instruction In Home MUSIC LESSONS Berkeley College of Music Grad 25 years exp. Teaching Guitar and Bass, all levels, styles and ages. (289)240-4257 Articles for SaleA **LEATHER JACKETS 1/2 PRICE, purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335- 7007. AFFORDABLE Appliances, HANKS Appliances, PARTS/SALES/SERVICE 310 Bloor St.W. Stoves $175/up, Fridges $175/up, Washers $175/up, Dryers $149/up. All warranty up to 15 months. Durham's largest selection of Reconditioned Appliances. (905)728-4043. ALL HOT TUB COVERS Custom covers, all sizes and shapes, $425 tax and deliv- ery included. Pool safe- ty covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guaranteed. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com ANTIQUE DINING Room Suite including table with hid- den leaf, six chairs, buffet and hutch. $1500 or b.o. Call (905)655-0409 BED, ALL new Queen ortho- pedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 CARPETS, LAMINATE & VINYL SALE! I have 1000 of yards for sale! Free under- pad with installation. Free Estimates. Guaranteed Lowest Prices. Big or small jobs, I do it all! Lexus Floor- ing, Call Mike 905-431-4040 CHESTERFIELD & matching chair $75; Dresser w/mirror $30. (905)420-7681 CONSTRUCTION EQUIP- MENT B.E. Larkin Equip- ment Ltd. Kubota Construc- tion, New Holland Construc- tion used equipment. Dur- ham, Clarington, Northum- berland Sales Rep Jim (647)284-0971 DON'T NEED ANYMORE! Frigidaire apartment sized heavy duty matching wash- er/dryer. Washer door needs repair (easy) $350 obo. 905- 404-0273 FIREWOOD, cut & split, all hardwood. Delivery, (905)263-2038. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUBS, 2009 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacriﬁ ce $3,900. 416-779- 0563. Classiﬁ eds News Advertiser To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-0707 Or Toronto Line: 416-798-7259 localmarketplace.ca • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 22, 200921 AP JANICE EDWAR D S M I T H Parents: Jim & Ella SmithBirthdate: February 18, 2009 Weight: 7lbs., 6ozBirthplace: Ajax/PickeringGrandparents: James Smith of Aj a x / P i c k e r i n g & Joe & Marg Jon e s o f Stouffville Publication Date: January 28, 2010 Deadline: Thursday, January 21, 2010 Introducing Our Newest Arrivals! Present Your Little One or Grandchild to Ajax & Pickering Area! Call or E-Mail Erin at 905-683-5110 ext.286 ejackson@durhamregion.com to Place Your Ad Here ALL ADS INCLUDE FREE PROCESS COLOUR!COLOUR!Baby BookHOLIDAY PUBLISHING DEADLINES: Publishing: Deadline: Thursday Dec 24th Wed. Dec. 23rd - 3 pm Tuesday Dec 29th Mon. Dec 28th - 3 pm Thursday Dec 31st Wed. Dec. 30th - 3 pm Births Articles for SaleA HUMIDORS FOR SALE! From $49 and up. Best Selection - Best Quality - Best Prices! Victory Cigars - Now open in Oshawa. 215 King Street East. www.VictoryCigars.ca 905- 443-0193 ORIGINAL XBOX (not xbox 360) with 4 controllers and 13 games. Midnight Club 3, X-Man Legends, X-Man Leg- ends 2, Halo 2, Amped 2, Ninja Gaiden and many more!! Everything works and is in great condition. $175. (905)442-9544. PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acous- tic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905- 427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com POOL TABLE, professional series 1" slate, new in box with accessories, cost $4500, selling $1395. 416- 779-0563 RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Comput- ers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit ap- plication refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SNOWBOARD, BINDINGS & boots (size 5). Suitable for child up to 100lbs. $125-obo 905-666-5175 SOLID OAK TABLE, 6 chairs, hutch & buffet, asking $500. Call 905-355-2222. Births Articles for SaleA TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLI- ANCES stainless steel, white and black French door fridge's available, variety of dented ranges, laundry, dish- washers and fridges - differ- ent colors. SMALL DENTS EQUAL HUGE SAVINGS! Front load washers from $499. New coin laundry available, Call us today, Ste- phenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576- 7448 Articles WantedA WANTED-GOLD. Broken, scrap, any 10k, 14k, 18k, 22k. The market is high, we pay top money!! Rock Bottom Deals, 22 Simcoe St.N, (Downtown Oshawa) (905)436-1320. Firewood A-1 FIREWOOD, dry hard- wood, guaranteed. (905)436- 6600 (905)260-1774. Pets, Supplies, Boarding ADORABLE GOLDEN Re- triever puppies, ready to go, both parents on site, vet checked, dewormed, ﬁ rst shots, $350. Great idea for Christmas! 905-342-2095 BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies. Expe- rienced breeder since 1967. First shots, dewormed, vet checked. 6 YEAR GUAR- ANTEE. Supplier of service dogs. Judy (905)576-3303, Al 1-705-632-1187 BEAUTIFUL Goldendoodles & Labradoodles. Gorgeous non-shed coats. Pre-spoilt. Come & lose your hearts. 705-437-2790, www.doodletreasures.com Births Pets, Supplies, Boarding BICHON-SHNOODLE pup- pies, ready to go December 18th, non allergenic, non- shedding small dog. Vet checked, ﬁ rst shots. $300. Call 905-396-6113 or 905- 372-8680 YORKSHIRE TERRIER pup- pies, from a loving home en- vironment. Tails docked, front due claws removed, vet checked, ﬁ rst shots. $900/each. 905-259-2284. Cars for Sale 1994 HONDA CIVIC SI $2499. 1996 Chev Blazer 4x4 $2699. 1999 Dodge Neon $1999. 1999 Ford Con- tour SVT $2999. 2001 Chev Malibu $3499. 2001 Nissan Centra $3999. Certiﬁ ed E Tested. Free 6 month war- ranty. Financing available. (RKM auto) 905-432-7599 or 905-424-9002. 1995 CHEVROLET LUMINA LS, good, reliable car, 190,000 kms., as is, $l,500. or best offer. Call (905)914- 8753 1998 SUNFIRE $1695; 1999 Sunﬁ re 130k $2850; 2002 Sunﬁ re 165k $3250; 2002 Alero 158k $3495; 2003 Sun- ﬁ re 92k $4750. All vehicles certiﬁ ed/e-tested Carway (905)925-2205 NEED A CAR? 100% Credit Guaranteed, Your job is your credit, some down payment may be required. 200 cars in stock Call 877-743-9292 or apply online at www.needacartoday.ca SAVE UP TO $400 ON YOUR CAR INSURANCE. Clean driving record? Call Grey Power today at 1-877- 603-5050 for no-obligation quote. Additional discounts available. 2009 GMC SIERRA, fully loaded, 26,000kms, 5.3L, grey, $45,000, O.B.O. (905)259-4325. Births Cars for Sale 1999 CHEVY Venture, $1795. 1997 Caravan, $1495. 1997 Grand AM, $1595. 1999 Sunﬁ re, 164,000kms, $1895. 2001 Caravan, 180,000km. $2495. 2001 Ac- cent,164,000km, 2dr, 5spd. $1895. 1997 Escort, $1495. 1998 Cavalier, 2dr, $1595. 2001 Neon, $1795. 1996 Suzuki, 140,000km $1495. 1996 Camry, $1795. 1995 Astro, $1995, 1997 Grand Caravan, 194,000kms. 3.3lt., $1895. All above cars come with E-Test, Certiﬁ ca- tion, Warranty. AS IS SPE- CIALS. 2001 Cavalier, $900. 1996 Cavalier, $450. 1996 Sunﬁ re, $450. 2002 Cava- lier, $1200. 1997 Explorer, 4x4, $1100. 1998 Malibu, $850. 1996 Camry, $900. 416-606-8301 or 416-267- 9577. 127 Raleigh Ave, Danforth/Birchmount Cars WantedC ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week any- time. Please call 905-426- 0357. ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS, old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. 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Homes, Yards, Businesses, etc. We do all the loading. Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service! John 905-310-5865 Painting & Decorating ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative ﬁ nishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 Tor. Line 647-868-9669 Painting & Decorating TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 MURRAY, M. Jean - Died peacefully at The Pines in Bracebridge, ON, on Sunday, December 20, 2009, in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her parents Donald & Mae Murray and her sister Lila Murray. Jean is survived by her sisters Donna Prince & Kathleen Stewart, her niece Jan Cunningham (Doug) and her great nephews Scott, Mark & David Bryant. A private service was held at REYNOLDS FUNERAL HOME, ‘Turner Chapel’, Bracebridge, ON. Donations to your local United Church of Canada, would be appreciated by the family. Mes- sages of condolence can be made at www.reynoldsfuneral.com Death NoticesService Directory newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 22, 200922 AP For further For further Worship Directory information, Worship Directory information, call Erin Jackson at call Erin Jackson at 905-683-5110 or 905-683-5110 or email:email:ejackson@durhamregion.comejackson@durhamregion.comCHRISTMASCHRISTMAS These houses of worship These houses of worship invite you, your family invite you, your family and friends to join them and friends to join them for heartwarming holiday for heartwarming holiday services.services. ST. GEORGE’SST. GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Pickering Village Hwy #2 & Randall Dr., Ajax 905-683-7981 CHRISTMAS 2009 Christmas Eve ~ 5:00 p.m. Children’s Service in the Worship Centre ~ 7:30 p.m. Family Eucharist in the Worship Centre ~ 11:00 p.m. Midnight Mass in the Heritage Church Christmas Day ~ 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Heritage Church May the Blessing of Christ which came down that fi rst Christmas continue to fi ll your hearts. SAFE HAVENSAFE HAVEN WORSHIP CENTREWORSHIP CENTRE THURSDAY, DEC. 24THURSDAY, DEC. 24THTH - 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. - 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICECHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE Special Guests Mrs. Marlene O’Neill,Special Guests Mrs. Marlene O’Neill, Miss Naomi Ishmael & our own folk!Miss Naomi Ishmael & our own folk! WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31STST - 7:00-8:00 P.M. - 7:00-8:00 P.M. NEW YEAR’S EVE SERVICENEW YEAR’S EVE SERVICE Special Guests Mrs. Joan Elliott,Special Guests Mrs. Joan Elliott, Her Honour Ruth Ann Onley, Eddison Doyle (trumpeteer)Her Honour Ruth Ann Onley, Eddison Doyle (trumpeteer) and again ... some of own our folk!and again ... some of own our folk! 1084 Salk Road,1084 Salk Road, PickeringPickering (off Brock Rd., just S. of 401)(off Brock Rd., just S. of 401) Senior Pastor DR. SAM MARTIN and Associate Pastor MIKE MURPHY DON’T FORGET ... Our Regular Sunday Morning Services start at 10 am and every Sunday is special at Safe Haven!! CHRISTMAS SERVICES THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24TH 7:00 p.m. Family Serivce, centering on the children 11:00 p.m. A traditional candlelight service of Carols and Communion FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25TH 11:00 a.m. Christmas Carols and Hot Chocolate Erskine Chapel (NE corner Finch/Fairport) SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27TH 10:30 a.m. Regular Worship Service DUNBARTON-FAIRPORT DUNBARTON-FAIRPORT UNITED CHURCHUNITED CHURCH 1066 Dunbarton Rd. Pickering 905-839-7271 www.dunbartonfairport.on.ca St. Pauls United Church 65 Kings Cresent, Ajax 905-683-4740 www.stpaulsajax.org COME CELEBRATE THE CHRISTMAS SEASON WITH US THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24TH 7:00 pm Family Christmas Eve Worship & Pageant 11:15 pm Candlelight Communion Service SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27TH 10:30 am Storyteller Service All Ages The Church with Open Arms All are welcome to attend CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS CELEBRATIONS at The Gathering Place 1920 Bayly Street, Pickering (the meeting place for Pickering Pentecostal Church) THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 (2 Services) Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service 6:00 PM & 8:00 PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27 10:00 AM Worship Service Special Guest Preacher: Lloyd Vandenberg Saxophonist: Dave McLaughlin THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 New Year’s Eve Celebration 10:00 PM to 12:15 AM You will always be welcome at PPC “a safe place for people _on their way back to God” Ajax Baptist Church 56 Angus Dr. www.ajaxbaptist.ca Ministering a Changeless Christ In A Changing World 905-683-4802 or email ajaxbaptist@rogers.com Join us through the Season Sundays 10am & 6pm DECEMBER 24, 7:00 P.M. Candlelight Carol Service ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., 905-683-7311 www.standrewsajax.ca DECEMBER 24TH Carols 6:50 p.m. Family Service 7:00 p.m. Service of Lessons & Carols with Communion 10:30 p.m. EVERYONE WELCOME Christmas Eve Thursday, December 24th * 4 p.m. Children’s and Family Eucharist * 7 p.m. Contemporary Eucharist * 9 p.m. Contemporary Eucharist * 11 p.m. Holy Eucharist with Candles & Choir ST. PAULS ON THE HILL ANGLICAN CHURCH Pickering 882 Kingston Rd. (at Fairport Rd.) 905-839-7909 www.stpaulsonthehillcom Christmas Day Thursday, December 25th * 10 a.m. Traditional Eucharist PICKERING VILLAGEUNITED CHURCH DECEMBER 20TH 10:30 a.m. - Carol Sing-Along CHRISTMAS EVE 5 p.m. - Children’s Christmas 7:30 p.m. - Family Christmas 11 p.m. - Candlelight Service 300 Church St. N., Ajax (905) 683-4721 pvuc@pvuc.ca www.pvuc.ca WORSHIPWORSHIP DIRECTORYDIRECTORY newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 22, 2009 Tuesday December 22, 2009 Ajax & Pickering Locations Flyers in Todays Paper If you did not receive your News Advertiser/fl yers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6:30 Sat. 9 - 1:00 Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. Carrier of The Week Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. SAVE TIME, SAVE MONEY View Flyers/Coupons At * Delivered to selected households only Today’s carrier of the week is Joshua. Joshua enjoys playing hockey and video games. Joshua has received a dinner voucher from Subway, McDonalds and Boston Pizza. Congratulations Joshua for being our Carrier of the Week. 8 Salem Rd South Ajax, ON L1S 7T7 * Real Estate Ajax/Pick. * Rogers Retail Ajax/Pick. * Wheels Ajax/Pick. 279 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax 260 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax (in Home Depot) 1105 Kingston Rd. Pickering (in Home Depot) 255 Salem Rd. S. D#1 42 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax 465 Bayly St. W. #5, Ajax 1889 Brock Rd. #24, Pickering 300 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax 6 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax 23 PGenerals enter holidays on sour note OSHAWA -- The Oshawa Generals played Sunday as though their holiday break had started a night earlier. Which, considering they were in front of a season high crowd of 5,242 at the General Motors Centre, was a shame, but perhaps not all that surprising when considering the cir- cumstances. With two important players away preparing for the World Junior Hockey championships, five 16- year-olds in the lineup, and playing their third game in as many nights, the Gen- erals were throttled 8-1 by the Owen Sound Attack. The Generals return from the Christmas break on Dec. 30 in Kingston before hosting the Ottawa 67’s at 2:05 p.m. on New Year’s Day. SUBMITTED PHOTO Tyke champs BRAMPTON -- The Pickering Tyke AA Panthers swept their division at the Bob Giroux Memorial Tournament in Brampton. The team, playing in its first tournament together, worked hard to win all three preliminary games and then a semifinal game to earn a spot on the final. Team MVP and goalie Ethan Knight stayed cool under pressure, allowing a mere five goals in five games to contribute to the team’s success. The team includes Alex Snow, David O’Keefe, Ethan Pali, Daniel Hubbarde, Sean Rose, Noah Rondinone, Kennedy Ward, Sammy Reimer, Joshua Currie, Miles Jackson, Owen Lakics, Robert Reader, Tyler Dunstan, Jonathan Lush and Justin Anger. Working with the players are head coach Jim Dunstan, assistant coaches Kelly Ward, Bob Reader and Jim Lush, trainer Mike Reimer and manager David O’Keefe. LOCAL BREAKING NEWS, SPORTS, PHOTOS, VIDEO AND WEATHER >>newsdurhamregion.com Sponsored by: WATCH FOR THE SHOW SUPPLEMENT Thursday January 14th, 2010 • Press run: 104,250 In Oshawa Whitby Clarington This Week Newspaper 'SFFTIVUUMF TFSWJDFBWBJMBCMF GSPNNBJO QBSLJOHMPUUP UIFEPPS DURHAM REGION BRIDAL EVENT & FASHION SHOW JOIN US FOR THE 21ST ANNUAL BRIDAL SHOW SUNDAY JANUARY 24TH, 2010, 10 am - 4 pm NEW SHOW LOCATION! Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre At Durham College in Oshawa, 21 Avenue of Champions (Corner of Conlin Road and Simcoe Street North). 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Our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all of those who assisted in making the 4th Annual Dream Gala a most memorable and successful evening. We could not do this with you!!! Thanks Sponsors and Donors Gold Star Coughlan Homes Legacy Private Trust Silver Star Flaherty Dow Elliott McCarthy Scotiabank Group Bronze Star 407 ETR Metroland Durham Region Media Group RBC Shooting Star AECOM BMO Financial Group Brookvalley Gus Brown Pontiac Buick GMC Limited CIBC City of Pickering Ensight Canada Gerdau Ameristeel Interac Macquarie McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited Melody Homes Miller Group Nurse Chevrolet Cadillac Ontario Power Generation Rice Commercial Group The Sernas Group TD Canada Trust Town of Whitby Veridian Corporation Whitby Hydro Whitby Oshawa Conservative Electoral District Association Wilson Vukelich LLP Special Special PresentationsPresentations Ken Shaw, Chair, Bd. of Directors and Christine Elliott, Secretary, Bd. of Directors Co-Chairs, 2009 Dream Gala The Hon. Jim Flaherty, P.C., M.P. Minister of Finance with Bob Attersley and Christine Elliott, M.P.P. Gold Star Sponsor Legacy Private Trust, Jim Love Gold Star Sponsor Coughlan Homes, Ron Halliday, Director, Abilities Centre & Coughlan Homes and Jerry Coughlan Guest Speakers – Nick Toritto and Sue Graham Parker, Scotiabank 2009 Dream Gala Planning Committee Carolyn Treadgold, Wayne Horrill, Jennifer Ayotte, Co-Chair, Christine Gallagher, Leo Plue, Co-Chair, Karen Downer and Sue Green Justin Hines, Featured Entertainer Roger Anderson, Chair, Region of Durham for contributing a portion of the proceeds from the Chairman’s Charity Classic Golf Tournament over the past 4 years in excess of $500,000 Joe Murray, TD Bank Branch Manager, Whitby accepting recognition on behalf of TD Bank Financial Group $50,000 donation to support the Art Room Laura Elliott, accepting recognition on behalf of the Elliott Family $50,000 donation to support the John and Isabelle Elliott Music Room Catherine Partlow, Special Olympian and Karen Moloney, DRPS on behalf of the Special Olympics Ontario 2008 Provincial Spring Games donation of $25,000 Andy Ayotte and Laura Elliott, Co-Chairs Abilities Centre Team of runners/walkers for their participation in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon for the years 2008/2009. With their leadership and fundraising efforts over $50,000 will be directed to support the Life Skills Room at the Abilities Centre Thursday, October 29th, 2009 Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility Photo courtesy of: Casey Chuhaniuk Photography