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Home My WebLink AboutNA2010_12_16 KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Libby Johns’s wish came true when she met her favourite princesses at Dis- ney World. Libby, a three-year-old Whitby child who has leukemia, is one of more than 16,000 Canadi- an kids who have had their wishes come true thanks to the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada. According to the foundation’s web- site, each year thousands of Canadian chil- dren between the ages of three and 17 are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, and Children’s Wish is dedicated to granting an exceptional wish to every child. Make wishes come true in Pickering PICKERING TOWN CENTRE LAUNCHES WISHING WELL CAMPAIGN SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND PICKERING -- Mateo Livoti, 8, a wish child, held his sister Deanna’s hand as he placed a toonie in the wishing well at the Pickering Town Centre on Dec. 10. The Wishing Well fundraising campaign raised money for The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada. 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The issue is currently before the Ontario Municipal Board and councillors were decid- ing whether to support the site plan appli- cation and zoning change application from Dunbury Developments. After listening to about a half dozen resi- dents opposing the condo and a representa- tive of the developer, Mayor Steve Parish and the councillors Pat Brown, Joanne Dies and Colleen Jordan voted to support the project. North Ajax councillors Shaun Collier, Marilyn Crawford and Renrick Ashby all opposed it. Mayor Parish said that given the high-den- sity designation of the property and the Prov- ince’s policy of supporting intensification in urban areas, which means denser communi- ties, he expected the OMB to approve it. “The chances of this rezoning being turned down by the municipal board ... is in my view remote to say the least,” he said, add- ing it would be a waste of taxpayers’ dollars to oppose it. Since Town staff supported the developer’s plan, council would have had to hire outside planners to oppose it at the OMB if it wanted to oppose the application, said Mayor Parish. Town staff would likely have been subpoe- naed to testify for the developers. Before the decision was made, councillors heard a variety of concerns from residents, including the building’s impact on traffic at what is already a busy intersection due to the nearby plazas and the high school of Notre Dame and J. Clarke Richardson. “The traffic just cannot take that kind of building in that area,” said Diane Dickson of Smales Drive. Drainage issues and the fact that the build- ing would cast a shadow on nearby proper- ties during certain times of the day were iden- tified, as were noise concerns. Residents were upset about the potential loss of the natural area some of the homes back onto. Over and over, councillors heard that near- by residents didn’t feel the building fit with the rest of the community. “Neighbourhood character should not be sacrificed,” said Vic- toria Plaskett, a Twigg Drive resident. Nancy Henry, also of Twigg Drive, said she has a petition signed by 600 residents who opposed the condo. Michael Manett, a planner speaking on behalf of Dunbury Developments, addressed some of the concerns, saying that a woodlot will be maintained adjacent to the condo. Before approving the plan, Mayor Parish asked for additions to the staff recommen- dation including that developers provide a bus shelter outside the building, a commit- ment to maintain the woodlot and to address drainage issues encountered by the residents while preserving the woodlot. The mayor said he had heard similar oppo- sition to larger buildings in Ajax including the condos that now sit at the foot of Harwood Avenue near the waterfront. “In all those situations, my experience has been a lot of these concerns are not borne out,” he said. Coun. 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In at least five cases at the meeting, the three region- al councillors voted together on committee and board appointments, while the three local councillors and the mayor voted the other way. “It’s obvious the mayor and the local council has to a good degree agreed on what they want and how the City will be run over the next four years,” Coun. McLean said. Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dickerson later point- ed out the three regional councillors voted together on many appointments, and called Coun. McLean’s accu- sations a disservice to the residents. “This is the start of a new term and quite frankly, it doesn’t need to start under a cloud,” he said in an inter- view. Coun. McLean was quick to retaliate. “If last night was any indication of what’s to come, then it’s not me who’s doing the disservice,” he said. Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles argued many of the other appointments had a good general consen- sus among council, and noted some of the committees were mixed up. “There was a lot of change-up, which I think is a good thing,” he said in an interview. He disagreed that bloc voting will continue through- out the term. “I think there will be different combinations,” he said. Pickering 1020 Brock Rd. S. 1-855-MARKCOL Oshawa 1170 Simcoe Street North 905 723 3008 Bowmanville 610 Regional Rd. #42 905 922 2286 www.markcol.com or email markcol@markcoldistribution.com SOLD HERE! Over 130 varieties of KCUPS available Distribution WarehouseDistribution Warehouse NOW OPENNOW OPEN TO THE PUBLICTO THE PUBLIC AlgomaHwy. #2 Regional Rd. #42MARKCOL DISTRIBUTION AlgomaHwy. #2 Regional Rd. #42Markcol Distribution Taunton Rd. Beatrice St.Simcoe St. NMARKCOL DISTRIBUTION Hwy. 401 Brock Rd. SMARKCOL DISTRIBUTION Bayly St. One instance of the same councillors voting together was Mayor Dave Ryan’s appointment to the Toronto and Region Con- servation Authority. The three local councillors and the mayor voted for his appointment, whereas the three regional councillors voted for Ward 1 Regional Councillor Jennifer O’Connell. It was a similar case when the three local councillors were appointed to the Civic Awards committee, beating out the region- al councillors who were nominated. Coun. Pickles nominated Coun. Dicker- son as acting mayor. Coun. O’Connell sug- gested the three regional councillors split the duty over the term, but the local coun- cillors and Mayor Ryan voted for Coun. Dickerson, giving him the job. “(This) deal was in the day after the elec- tion,” Coun. McLean said. “That’s when things started happening.” Mayor Ryan said Pickering will go through a challenging time in the next term, planning for Seaton and the downtown core, for example, and felt Coun. Dickerson’s knowledge and experience were best for the job. “I can assure you and every member that sits here, I have not made any promises or deals as you have (indicated),” he said to Coun. McLean. At the meeting, Coun. O’Connell asked why a local councillor in 2010 is able to be acting mayor, when that wasn’t the case in 2006 when she put forward Coun. Dickerson’s name for the role, and was shut down. City Clerk Debbie Shields, who was not the clerk at the time, said she’d look into it. Ms. Shields said while traditionally, regional councillors get the job, local councillors are also eligible. She said the role of acting mayor, whether represented by a local or regional councillor, excludes meetings. Coun. Dickerson said although he would have preferred unan- imous support, he’s honoured with the position. “I know the workload will increase but that’s the challenge of it and that’s the call I’m up to and want to undertake,” he said. Mayor Ryan, Coun. Dickerson, Coun. Pickles and Ward 1 City Councillor Kevin Ashe were appointed to the Veridian board of directors. Recorded votes and all appointments can be found in the min- utes at www.cityofpickering.com. CITY HALL Pickering council gets off to shaky start BILL MCLEAN durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 16, 20105 P BUFFET All You C a n E a t A s i an & Canadian Quisine 1801 Dundas St. E., Whitby, ON L1N 7C5 Kendalwood Park Plaza (Formerly Don Cherry’s Restaurant) Lots of Parking at the Rear 905.433.8828 DUNDAS ST. E.THICKSON RD. N.THORNTON RD. N.THORNTON RD. S.GARRARD RD.KENDALWOOD RD.THICKSON RD. S.HWY 2 X BUFFET BUFFET BUFFET GG R AA NN D O PP E N I NNG CCELLEEBRRAATIOONN 1 Adult Lunch or Dinner Buffet 2 Adult Lunch or Dinner Buffet 2 Adult Weekend Dinner Buffet Not valid with any other offer. Offer expires Jan. 15, 2011 Not valid with any other offer. Offer expires Jan. 15, 2011 Not valid with any other offer. 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All proceeds will go to the Children’s Wish Foundation. “We are very proud of the fact that we’ve never refused to grant a wish to an eligible child,” said Sandra Harris, Ontario Chapter director of the founda- tion, at the launch. She said the Wishing Well at the Pickering Town Centre will help the foundation continue granting wishes. Libby’s mother Megan Johns said she was thrilled the whole family of four could accompany Libby on the week- long trip to Disney World. “They included all of us,” she said. She said having fun at the Bibbidi Bob- bidi Boutique, Disney’s beauty salon that transforms little girls into princess- es, allowed Libby to relax, have a good time, get her hair and makeup done and become glamorous for a day. “It was nice just for her to be a kid,” she said. Libby has to make regular visits to the Hospital for Sick Children and Rouge Valley Health System Centenary hospital on a regular basis and a week of fun was most welcome to the family. “It was pretty much what we needed,” Ms. Johns said. One of the speakers at the event was the mother of Mateo Livoti, who was born with congenital heart disease. “Mateo’s wish to meet Barney in Flori- da was unforgettable,” said Sandy Livoti. “The Children’s Wish Foundation made his dream come true.” The campaign will be year-round at the Pickering Town Centre, 1355 Kings- ton Rd. For more information: VISIT www.childrenswish.ca It pays to play. When you pay the FULL optional delivery charge of $6.00, you will receive valuable “Thank You Coupons” as a receipt. ALL THE MONEY THE CARRIERS COLLECT THEY KEEP AS PAYMENT FOR DELIVERY! (Except for a nominal fee for the insertion of the fl yers) Greet Your Carrier With a Smile IT’S COLLECTION TIME!IT’S COLLECTION TIME! 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Megan Johns, Whitby resident PICKERING from page 1 CHILDREN’S WISH Pickering campaign helps make kids’ dreams come true DURHAM -- With a holiday break from school coming up, Grade 5 students are reminded they can get in some free skating and swim- ming. Durham Region Grade 5 students can get a Grade 5 Action Pass, which entitles students to free and unlimited access to public swim- ming and skating as well as some drop-in programs now until Aug. 31, 2011. The pass can be used at the Durham Fam- ily YMCA, any participating municipal recre- ation centre and the Durham College/UOIT Campus Ice Centre. The pass has been available in Durham for the last three years. For more information on the Grade 5 Action Pass: CALL 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729 (Durham Health Connection Line) VISIT www.durham.ca COMMUNITY Durham Grade 5 students reminded about upcoming free skating, swimming DURHAM -- With the rescue of motorists trapped on Hwy. 402 in southern Ontario now complete, many are sharing their stories with the public. Brandon Junkin of Whitby was one of more than 300 motorists left stranded on the roadway overnight due to a massive storm that blocked the highway near Sarnia on Dec. 13. Mr. Junkin had run out of gas and used a blan- ket to keep warm through nearly 24 hours before being rescued Tuesday afternoon. If you reside in Durham Region and were one of the people stranded on the roadway in southern Ontario, contact us at newsroom@durhamregion. com. WEATHER Trapped motorists from Durham urged to tell their story INCINERATOR The solution lies in waste reduction To the editor: Re: ‘Incinerator opposition nothing but Nimbyism”, letter to the editor, durhamre- gion.com, Dec. 8, 2010. I oppose the incinerator option and I live nowhere near the proposed site. Indeed, when I consider all of my acquaintances who also oppose the site, none of them live anywhere near it. Unlike the letter from Mr. Filbey-Haywood, I can’t ascribe a blan- ket motivation to all those who oppose the incineration option. I believe that they have a variety of different and valid reasons for opposing it. His assertion that the only options are incineration or landfill convenient- ly ignores the most efficient and cleanest option: waste reduction. Waste reduction, words that appear nowhere in Mr. Filbey-Haywood’s polem- ic against incineration opponents, is an amazingly simple and effective theory that simultaneously saves money, raw mate- rials and resources while cutting back on pollutants and CO2 emmissions. It has continued to reduce our rates of post-consumer waste and has a future as a permanent and efficient method of dealing with waste if ambitiously pursued. I’m not surprised that some are unfamil- iar with waste reduction as a strategy for dealing with the material by-products of our consumer culture. We can hardly expect ordinary citizens to be aware of the benefits of waste reduc- tion when the man in charge of our region- al government, newly reappointed Chair- man Roger Anderson, has no knowledge of it either. Shan Kelley Ajax *** To the editor: Re: Democracy well served on incinerator issue, letter, Dec. 2. Durham Region is supposed to have 120,000 tonnes of garbage a year but we are told “landfill is not an option”. Roger Anderson wants to use Durham property taxpayers to build incinerator processing 400,000 tonnes of garbage for Toronto. One third of the garbage would turn into much more toxic ashes and Durham Region would have 120,000 to 150,000 tonnes of ashes. What would Mr. Anderson do with the ashes since “landfill is not an option”? Energy from waste is so negligi- ble it’s not worth mention. Maintenance of the incinerator would cost Durham Region taxpayers a lot. There is no business case to spend a lot of money, create health risk, pollute local farms and end up with larger amount going to the landfill than before. Boleslaw Tabor Ajax CHAIRMANSHIP Same old, same old at Durham Region To the editor: It appears democracy took a punch in the face last week. I attended the Durham Region coun- cil meeting where one item on the agen- da was the appointment of the Regional chairman. Since council chambers seating was full, I watched the goings on in one of two side rooms that were televising the event. As the meeting began, we were all reminded that of the 26 Regional council- lors, 16 were newly elected. It appeared that the winds of change had finally arrived in Durham. Whether coincidence or not, the vast majority of those in the same room as I moaned as their Regionally elected rep- resentatives proceeded to vote for Roger Anderson. Prior to voting, Jennifer O’Connell gave an eloquent speech describing the fre- quent disrespectful and rude antics of Mr. Anderson that are directed at taxpaying citizens during meetings. I too have witnessed this. We need leadership that listens to con- stituents, that understands the harm of incineration and does not promote the paving of farms and forests. What we got was the same old same old in Mr. Anderson for four more years. Michael Fearon Pickering & A Metroland Media Group Ltd. 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All content copyright WE THINK... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com Editorial Opinions durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 16, 20106 AP e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up their 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 @ durhamregion.com A win for Pierson, a winning future for mixed martial arts Pickering native Sean Pierson did his hometown -- and the Region of Durham -- proud on Saturday as one of the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts fighters on the card at a high-profile match in Montreal. Mr. Pierson, 34, waged a steady assault against his welterweight opponent in the three-round bout, winning a unanimous decision while giving budding young fight- ers here at home greater motivation to pur- sue their MMA dreams. In doing so, Mr. Pier- son takes his place among other high-pro- file Canadian Ultimate Fight Championship competitors. And though the sport can be brutal, a mod- ern-day version of Roman gladiators battling at the Coliseum, Mr. Pierson is clearly pas- sionate about his craft and recognizes the opportunity his Saturday victory in Montreal provides. He’s well spoken and approachable and embodies the characteristics young peo- ple look up to as they pursue their dreams. His impressive performance in Saturday’s vic- tory should also land him a place on the card when the UFC stages its first Toronto event. It’s true that UFC fighting isn’t for everyone because of the potential for injury. Competi- tors use various fighting styles -- anything from boxing to wrestling to jiu-jitsu -- and mix devastating punches and kicks with sinew- stretching submission holds. The Ontario government, after years of brushing off inquiries about bringing the sport to the province, abruptly announced in August it would begin sanctioning UFC events in 2011. Clearly, government officials acqui- esced to the pressure from fans and UFC offi- cials and recognized the potential economic benefits of supporting North America’s fast- est growing professional sport. But its reluc- tance has always been well placed, given the nature of MMA fighting. To address those issues while responding to the demand for sanctioned UFC events in Ontario, it must ensure that it adopts the Unified Rules of MMA followed in other jurisdictions, imple- ments standard medical and drug testing for competitors and works with UFC executives to adequately prepare and train local referees, judges and associated officials. The interest in UFC has exploded in recent years, spawning the opening of local gyms and other business- es that serve this growing market. It makes sense for the Province to support it while using all of its oversight powers to create safe conditions for participants while responding to the demands of Ontario residents. Mr. Pierson stands as a proud hometown boy who has embraced a growing sport, who is making a name for himself, and who embodies the characteristics of a champion. His presence is a testament to the benefits of commitment. The same can be said of the UFC, which saw in Ontario a place to grow. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 16, 20107 AP 605 Brock St. N., Whitby 905-430-8528 375 Kingston Road, Pickering 905-492-6667(Same location for over 20 Years!)NOW OPEN! Get an 8 in. pumpkin pie for $2 for every $20 y o u spendYOUR #1 STORE FOR YOUR NEEDS Visit our website www.quickertsdairy.com Prices valid Dec. 17- Dec 31, 2010, while quantities last. Cannot be combined with other offers. Applicable taxes extra. Product not exactly as pictured. Some products may not be available. 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They’ve worked with all the business owners in the plaza to col- lect food for the St. Vincent de Paul Soci- ety which serves community members through St. Bernadette’s Roman Catholic Church in Ajax. Mr. Scanga said he and his siblings were inspired by the memory of their parents to organize the food drive. “Both my parents are gone now and the Town’s been really good to them since the early 60s and now that they’re gone, we wanted to do something for the Town,” he said. Mr. Scanga said he received great sup- port from the plaza’s businesses and all of them are accepting donations. “They all have boxes in their stores and we empty them almost daily,” he said. Even the sign was provided at cost by Inotek Signs and Graphics when the com- pany heard what the sign was for. “At every turn, we had a nice warm recep- tion from a lot of people,” said Mr. Scanga. 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Valid at Ajax Location Only durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 16, 201011 P Ajax-Pickering community asked to support local food banks leading up to Christmas REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com AJAX -- With a red wagon in tow, two Ajax kids will soon be performing an important service for the community: collecting food for local food banks. William Dolan, 13, delivers the News Advertiser on Rotherglen Road in Ajax and he and his brother Mark, 10, have collected 320 pounds of donations since last Decem- ber from residents along the paper route in three collections. The food was donated to St. Paul-on-the-Hill in Pickeirng and the Salva- tion Army in Ajax. William is also a Scout and was inspired to collect the food after seeing the need first- hand. “With the Scouts, we went to St.Paul’s- on-the-Hill food bank, so I thought collecting food would be a good community project,” said William. “We’re very proud of them for doing this; the first time they did it was December, they were plowing through the snow,” said mother Lori Dolan. Generally, William goes up to the door to collect the food and Mark pulls the wagon. Mark admitted it’s tough going when it snows. Before each collection, William distributes flyers in his neighbourhood letting people know he’ll be collecting food. Patricia McInnes, pastor of the Hope Com- munity Church, which operates the Salvation Army in Ajax, said any help is more than wel- come. She encourages school groups, sports teams and businesses to consider a Christ- mas drive this year for food and toys. “Last year, we gave hampers and toys to 434 families, which is approximately 2,000 peo- ple in Ajax and Pickering,” said Ms. McInnes, pointing out in some cases there are several children in a family. The hampers are made up of food and Christmas gifts for children. This year, in the first week of November, more than 40 families signed up for hampers, leading Ms. McInnes to believe last year’s numbers will be exceeded. As always, the Salvation Army is looking for all types of non-perishable food, toys and gifts for children, with a particular need for toys appropriate for teens. Ideas include gift certif- icates, movie passes, DVDs and gift sets with perfume, cologne or other hygiene products. Monetary donations are needed to keep the House of Hope and the organization’s pro- grams running and the organization’s van collecting food from local drives. Volunteers will be out in the Ajax and Pickering commu- nity with the well-known Salvation Army ket- tles in the weeks leading up to Christmas. For the first time, residents can make a donation via debit at the Pickering Town Centre. The Salvation Army also relies on volun- teers, such as John Ferris who spends about eight hours a week with the Salvation Army. “I think he represents a whole great crew of volunteers ... and many of them are seniors, they’re worth their weight in gold and we appreciate them,” said Mr. Waddell. Mr. Ferris explained why he volunteers. “It fills a very important need in our grow- ing community and we have so much to be thankful for ourselves ... and if we can’t share money, we can certainly share time.” For more information or to donate: CALL 905-427-7123 COMMUNITY Brothers band together to collect for food banks SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND AJAX -- William Dolan, right, is a Scout and also has a paper route. 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And it’s not that these things aren’t important, said Galen Ker- rick, a speaker with Me to We, but they aren’t enough to save the plant from its current crisis. “These small actions are really important but they can also be dangerous if they stop us from doing more,” he said as he talk- ed to students and members of the Environmental Club at Henry Street High School. “Past generations have had their battles,” said Alisha MacGregor, who presented with Mr. Kerrick. “Global warming and climate change, this is ours.” Members of the school’s Envi- ronmental Club said they enjoyed the presentation and that the pre- senters’ enthusiasm for the sub- ject motivated them to do more. “The speakers were very pas- sionate about their work and were very inspiring,” said Sadie Lafontaine, a Grade 12 student. Sadie said she had a moment of realizing how important the earth and its creatures were after seeing Sharkwater, a documen- tary about shark finning, a prac- tice where fishers cut the ani- mals’ fins off and throw the still living sharks back into the water. “Sharkwater was devastating to me,” she said. She worked with classmates to start a campaign against the practice. The group put togeth- er a petition and sent it to politi- cians and bureaucrats and raised money to support the cause. After the presentation, students from the environment group weren’t sure what their next cause would be, but had some workshops planned with the Me to We presenters for the rest of the day to think about it. Grade 12 student Daniel Pepler said that no matter what the group’s next project was, they were going to do some outreach to the school community to encourage classmates to do more than what they are already com- mitted to. “We’ll try to send the message that you could be doing more at home and school,” said Daniel. “Everyone should aim high.” It echoes the message Me to We is trying to send. “You don’t have to start big, but don’t stop small,” Mr. Kerrick said. For more information: VISIT www.metowe.com ENVIRONMENT Don’t stop thinking small on climate change, Durham students told SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND WHITBY -- Galen Kerrick from Me to We, spoke to students at Henry Street High School recently about climate change and how the efforts of one person can make a difference. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 16, 201013 P C harity serves kids in shelters across region REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Last Christmas, Ajax resident Mary Pomeroy-Brown was on a frantic search for the perfect gift for a little girl she had never met. Ms. Pomeroy-Brown was looking for iCarly gear for a child whose Christ- mas wish list she had adopted through the Dreams and Wishes organization. Through the Santa’s Dreams programs, volunteers like Ms. Pomeroy-Brown pur- chase Christmas presents for children in Durham shelters including Herizon House, Y’s Wish and Denise House. She heard about the idea from charity founder and president Denise Stahl, also an Ajax resident. “She told me about the organization; we had a long conversation about what it was about,” said Ms. Pomeroy-Brown. “I love children so I was taken up by the idea.” Teaming up with her daughters, Ms. Pomeroy-Brown adopted three Christmas lists last year. Items on the lists included pajamas and hoodies for boys. “Christmas is for children and they should have memories, no matter their life experience, they should have good memories,” said Ms. Pomeroy-Brown. Because the lists are all personal, she said it’s easy to take ownership of the gifts, choosing as carefully as one would for family. Ms. Stahl said the response from shelters has been very positive because Dreams and Wishes is the only organization to personalize the gifts for the kids. Last year more than 100 kids received gifts through the program. In addition to the presents, each child receives a personal letter from Santa where he talks about himself. “Santa likes all kinds of things, he likes dancing with Mrs. Claus to High School Musical,” said Ms. Stahl, adding if the child is a big Lego fan, Santa loves Lego. Ms. Stahl explained that just like at home, Santa can’t always swing every- thing on the list, especially for older kids who may ask for expensive electronics. But generally the kids don’t ask for extravagant presents. “They realize the situation they’re in and don’t ask for $100 gifts,” said Ms. Pomeroy-Brown. If they do, Ms. Stahl said it’s understand- able. “Why do people think children in the shelter would ask for anything differ- ent from children at home?” said Ms. Stahl, who added that Santa does his best choosing personal gifts for kids even if it can’t be the big-ticket items. She said she feels a lot of sympathy for the parents because holidays can add extra stress when they can’t give their kids what they’re asking for. “Little kids don’t understand. They truly believe in Santa and we want them to, but it puts a lot of stress on the parents.” In addition to the Santa’s Dreams pro- gram, Dreams and Wishes organizes breakfasts with Santa for kids referred through community organizations and children’s aid societies. During the year, the Birthday Wishes Program helps families who can’t afford to throw a birthday party for their child by providing the supplies for a birthday party. An annual Un-Birthday Celebra- tion is held for children residing in shel- ters whose families cannot host a party. The newest program is the Comfort Dream Bags program where each child entering a shelter receives a bag with a new pair of pajamas, slippers, toiletries and a stuffed animal. Surprisingly, pajamas are one of the most requested items on the Christmas wish list. Dreams and Wishes is still looking for families, business groups and individuals to make Christmas wishes come true and Ms. Stahl said she’s still getting lists. “You don’t have to buy everything on the list, it’s really what you feel comfort- able with and can afford,” she said. To contact Dreams and Wishes: CALL 905-239-9474 (WISH) EMAIL dreams-wishes@rogers.com 8dbZVcYhZZ 9jg]Vb¼haZVY^c\ source.comwedding For vendor information please contact Laurie McCaig at 905-683-5110 ext 230 or email lmccaig@durhamregion.com lZYY^c\ egd[Zhh^dcVah HedchdgZYWn HjcYVn!;ZWgjVgn', &&Vb"*eb 6_Vm8dckZci^dc8ZcigZ I^X`ZihVii]ZYddg +#%%ZVX]dg'[dg&% dg)ZVX]dca^cZVi Yjg]VblZYY^c\hdjgXZ#Xdb "2)$!,$%3)2%3"2)$!,$%3)2%3 ).#).# MakeUp by LENA Sight & Sound >ceVgicZgh]^el^i]PICKERING PHOTO In the village AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER Spring 2011 CHRISTMAS Santa needs help fulfilling Durham kids’ wishes e response from shelters sitive because Dreams e only organization to ts for the kids. Last year s received gifts through he presents, each child nal letter from Santa out himself. inds of things, he likes Claus to High said Ms. he child , Santa ed pajamas are SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND AJAX -- Mary Pomeroy- Brown is a dream maker with Dreams and Wishes, a charitable organization that works with Herizon House, Wise Wish and Denise House. Ms. Pomeroy-Brown has adopted a family for Christmas and will try and fullfil the wishes on their Christmas list. Christmas is for children and they should have memories, no matter their life experience, they should have good memories. Mary Pomeroy-Brown durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 16, 201014 AP Thanks to you, the wheels are in motion. Ontario Electronic Stewardship thanks the many people, volunteers and service providers who participated in more than 320 province-wide electronics round-up events held so far this year. To date, hundreds of tonnes have now been collected – and successfully diverted from landfi ll – for safe and secure material re-processing and recycling. Our thanks to all who came out to make this possible and spread the good word. If you missed the event held locally, you can fi nd the electronic waste collection site nearest you on our website: recycleyourelectronics.ca Ontario Electronic Stewardship Do the world a favour. Recycle your electronics. Stanley Tippett will appear Dec. 20 JENNIFER STONE jstone@durhamregion.com COURTICE -- The man found guilty of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old Peterborough girl and abandoning her in Courtice in 2008 will be back in court next week. Court had ordered Mr. Tippett to undergo a 60-day psy- chiatric assessment at Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health as part of the process of determining whether he warrants dangerous offender status. The assessment, which was to be completed by Dec. 10, is the next step in the process of determining if Mr. Tip- pett, who has a lengthy criminal past, warrants the status, which would allow for his indefinite incarceration. Last December, Mr. Tippett was convicted of the August 2008 kidnapping and sexual assault of the Peterborough girl, who was taken from her hometown, assaulted, then abandoned half-naked near Courtice Secondary School. The next step is for Mr. Tippett’s file, which includes the psychiatric assessment and results of a lengthy police investigation into his past, to go to Ontario’s Attorney General, who will determine whether the dangerous offender motion moves forward. The most recent convictions add to an already lengthy rap sheet Mr. Tippett has amassed over the last several years. Mr. Tippett was found guilty in 2005 of criminal harass- ment and breach of a court order, related to what police believed was an attempt to kidnap a 21-year-old woman through a phoney job offer in Peterborough. For that, he was sentenced to two years in a federal penitentiary. At the time of his arrest in that case, he was on probation as a result of the criminal harassment of a Barrie-area woman. He was also considered a suspect in the disappear- ance and unsolved murder of Toronto resident Sharmini Anandavel, 15. The day before she went missing in 1999, Sharmini, then a neighbour of Mr. Tippett’s, told a class- mate she was going to a job arranged by a friend. She told her parents the job had been arranged by Mr. Tippett. Sharmini’s skeletal remains were found months after she disappeared, in a wooded ravine not far from where she lived. Mr. Tippett maintains his innocence in that case and no charges have ever been laid. Mr. Tippett’s next appearance is slated to occur Monday in Peterborough. CRIME Man guilty of Courtice assault due in court again METROLAND FILE PHOTO DURHAM -- Stanley Tippett is led from the Superior Court in Peterborough last December after being found guilty of abduction and sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl. He’s due to return to court to determine whether he warrants dangerous offender status. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 16, 201015 AP 300 Kingston Rd, Unit 7, Pickering (Gates Plaza at Altona Rd.) 905-509-2552 www.englishivyÆ owers.com We accept all Floral Competitors Coupons English Ivy We Have Your We Have Your Dried Christmas Dried Christmas Arrangements,Arrangements, All-Organic Room All-Organic Room Sprays & Sprays & Perfumed Candles. Perfumed Candles. Come See Us Today!Come See Us Today! 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Firefighters will be in atten- dance to help collect toys, hand out candy canes and pose for photos. The event will also include prizes, such as gift cer- tificates and sports apparel. “Every year, we have done a toy drive for the past four years and we’ve been really success- ful,” said Kelly Moss, Bear and Firkin manager. “Our regulars have been really, really good.” She said the pub chose to team up with the firefight- ers this year to ensure the toys are going to kids in Pickering specifically. After the need in Pickering is met, the presents are dispersed to other areas of Durham Region. Those who can’t attend the event can donate any time dur- ing operating hours at the Bear and Firkin up until Dec. 21. The firefighters are also will- ing to pick up late donations on Dec. 22. For more information: CALL 905-420-3967 EMAIL kelly@bearandfirkin. COMMUNITY Pickering Bear and Firkin pub to play Santa durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 16, 201016 AP Transit provider to tweak times for Port Perry, Pickering routes DURHAM -- GO Transit is planning on tweaking some of its bus route schedules when the new year arrives. According to the public transit provider, Durham commut- ers will see changes to bus route schedules in Pickering and Port Perry as of Jan. 1, 2011. For those who take the Hwy. 407 East GO bus, riders will notice that times between the Scarborough Town Centre and the Pickering GO station have been adjusted to better reflect typical travel times. On the Lakeshore East corridor, GO Transit offi- cials are advising commut- ers that there will be some earlier departures from Port Perry and at other stops along the route. 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The resulting clogged roadways kept parts from reaching local GM plants. That led to day shift workers in Oshawa being sent home early Tuesday. The night, or third, shift was expected to go ahead, but workers were sent home early from that shift as well, said GM spokesman Jason Easton. It was expected to be business as usual on Wednesday’s day shift, but by mid-day, workers from the Oshawa consolidated line had been sent home. Work on the flex line continued, Mr. Easton said. By that point, some parts were getting through as “arrangements may have been made in some cases for taking alternate routes, but shortages have resulted from the 402 closure,” Mr. Easton said via e-mail. BUSINESS Oshawa GM lines still impacted after Sarnia snowstorm durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 16, 201018 AP Choose your ride wisely. Some sobering information is available on the Durham Regional Police and the Ontario Government websites regarding this year’s Festive RIDE campaign and your privilege to drive. The police website can be found at www.drps.ca, under “What’s New” while the government website can be found at www.mto.gov.on.ca/safety/ impaired/breaklaw. Durham Regional Police report so far during their annual campaign, the number of arrests, charges and licence suspensions remain exceptionally high. These disturbing numbers continue in spite of on-going education and well publicized information campaigns. Despite the many options available, such as public transit, taxis, and designated driver services, some individuals still choose to not plan ahead or drink in excess of moderation. Simply stated, it takes for the average adult in an evening, more than a drink or two, to blow over. Having a glass of wine during dinner will not normally cause you impairment and will not result in a charge of exceeding the legal limit. The consequences of driving while over the legal limit or refusing to provide a sample of your breath are considerable. Your vehicle is towed at your cost and impounded for seven days; your licence is automatically suspended by the province for 90 days with an attached reinstatement fee. Your name, and the fact that you were charged becomes a matter of public record. If you are a fi rst time offender, upon conviction you face a minimum fi ne of $600.00 plus a further 1 year driving prohibition followed by a year with an ignition interlock device attached to your vehicle. The instalment and service fees for this device are your responsibility. Then there is the Drive Safe Course that you are required to attend at your cost. Your insurance premiums will triple not for one year but three and many insurance companies will decline your business because of the risk you now pose. If you’re involved in a collision, any costs related to your vehicle are your responsibility, not your insurer. Most of us have planned on socializing this coming New Years Eve, but have you planned on an alternative to driving home while under the infl uence of alcohol? Make it a safe night, a cheap night, and a pleasant start to the New Year. Don’t become a statistic, and in doing so the life you save may be your own! Sergeant Kennaley has been a member of the Police Service for the past 20 years. If you have any questions or require more information, E-mail him at 777@drps.ca Advertising Featurre The Durham Regional Police are committed to providing quality service in partnership with the community. 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Joe, Donna and family with their 4 granddaughters, and 10 day old grandson in December 2010. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 16, 201019 AP HOLIDAY PUBLISHINGHOLIDAY PUBLISHING SCHEDULESCHEDULE Thursday, December 16th Sunday, December 19th (No Friday, December 17th edition) Thursday, December 23rd Friday, December 24th (Boxing Day Edition) Wednesday, December 29th Thursday, December 30th Normal Publishing Schedule Resumes Wednesday, January 5th For Home Delivery Queries 905-579-4473 ext 2228 SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND Operation Christmas Child at Nottingham Public School AJAX -- Nottingham Public School Grade 6 students Nadine Latchana, Brittany Osgood and Jasmine Mather, gathered the numerous boxes the school collected so far for Operation Christmas Child recently. The boxes are filled with items for children in need. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 16, 201020 AP For Worship Directory information, For Worship Directory information, call Erin Jackson at call Erin Jackson at 905-683-5110 or 905-683-5110 or email: ejackson@durhamregion.comemail: ejackson@durhamregion.com CHRISTMASCHRISTMAS Th ese houses of worship invite you, your family and friends to Th ese houses of worship invite you, your family and friends to join them for heartwarming holiday services.join them for heartwarming holiday services. WORSHIPWORSHIP DIRECTORYDIRECTORY ST. GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCHANGLICAN CHURCH Pickering Village Hwy #2 & Randall Dr., Ajax 905-683-7981 DECEMBER 19 7:00 p.m. The Words and Music of Christmas Sing the well-known Carols in the Worship Centre CHRISTMAS EVE 5:00 p.m. Family Celebration of Jesus’ Birthday Birthday Cake in the Worship Centre 7:30 p.m. The First Eucharist of Christmas Candlelight in the Worship Centre 11:00 p.m. Traditional Choral Eucharist Candlelight in the Heritage Church CHRISTMAS DAY 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion with Carols in the Heritage Church BOXING DAY 9:00 a.m. Holy Communion - Heritage Church 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion - Worship Centre May the Blessing of Christ which came down that fi rst Christmas continue to fi ll your hearts. 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SAM MARTIN and Associate Pastor MIKE MURPHY 65 Kings Cres., Ajax905.683.4740www.stpaulsajax.org DECEMBER 19, 2010DECEMBER 19, 2010 10:30 AM Advent IV - All Ages Worship DECEMBER 24, 2010DECEMBER 24, 2010 7:00 PM Family Christmas Eve Worship including Live Nativity Pageant 11:15 PM Candlelight Communion DECEMBER 26, 2010DECEMBER 26, 2010 10:30 AM All Ages Worship St. Paul'sSt. Paul's United ChurchUnited Church The Church with Open Arms invites you to celebrate the Christmas Season with us! Everyone Welcome CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS CELEBRATIONS at The Gathering Place 1920 Bayly Street, Pickering the meeting place for Pickering Pentecostal Church Friday, December 24 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service Sunday, December 26 10:00 AM - Worship Service Thursday, December 31 10:00 PM to 12:15 AM New Year’s Eve Celebration You will always be welcome at PPC “a safe place for people - on their way back to God” CHRISTMAS SERVICES 2010 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24TH 7:00 p.m. Family Serivce Plays and singing for all children 11:00 p.m. Traditional Service Carols, candlelight and communion SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25TH 11:00 a.m. Carol Sing at Erskine Chapel NE corner Finch/Fairport (no heat or washrooms) SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26TH 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service DUNBARTON-FAIRPORT DUNBARTON-FAIRPORT UNITED CHURCHUNITED CHURCH 1066 Dunbarton Rd. Pickering 905-839-7271 www.dunbartonfairport.on.ca “Christmas is not just for kids!” Peace 928 Liverpool Rd., Pickering (at Bayly) (905) 839-3521 CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICES 7:00 p.m. Family Service 9:00 p.m. - Holy Communion Welcome one and all ... www.peacelutheranchurch.ca Lutheran Church Join us for a family worship experience! #$%$' %#' #( "" !(!!# & ( " 610 Monarch Ave, Ajax (West of Harwood, South of Bayly) (905) 426-2582 www.milestoneministries.ca 610 Monarch Ave, Ajax (West of Harwood, South of Bayly) (905) 426-2582 www.milestoneministries.ca Ajax Baptist Church 56 Angus Dr., Ajax 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 SUNDAY DECEMBER 19, 10:00 AM Remembering The Birth Of Christ DECEMBER 24, 7:00 P.M. 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N., Oshawa, Michael Boyer Chev- rolet Cadillac Buick GMC at 715 Kingston Rd. in Pickering and The Royal Bank of Canadian branch at 800 Taunton Rd. E. in Oshawa. The events will run until Dec. 15 but donations will continue being accepted at Nurse in Whitby, Boyer in Pickering and RBC in Oshawa until Dec. 17. All toys must be new and unwrapped (due to hospital infection control). To make a financial or gift card contribution, contact Laura Celsie by calling 289-404- 1021 or by e-mailing laura@wyattswar- riors.ca. For more information: VISIT www.wyattswarriors.ca WYATT’S WARRIORS Durham toy drive makes kids’ wishes come true ADVERTISING FEATURESpotlight ON BUSINESS If you would like to put the spotlight on your business, please call Donna McNally at 905-683-5110 Ext. 241 or email dmcnally@durhamregion.com. Help your local Help your local economy.economy. 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The event will feature a series of games featuring the club’s boys’ and girls’ teams beginning at 9:30 a.m. and concluding at 6:30 p.m. All players participating are expect- ed to take two non-perishable food items. Spectators are welcome and admission is two non-perishable items or $5 for the day. The goal is to raise as much food and money as possible to help those in need. Prizes and raffles will be included in the event. All proceeds and food will be donated to Feed the Need in Durham, a non-profit, charitable organization that is fighting to end hunger right here in Durham Region. For more information, contact DCBA at 905-427-4253 or info@ durhamcitybasketball.ca. VOLLEYBALL DRVC 15U win final game in Stouffville STOUFFVILLE -- The DRVC 15U girls’ volleyball team played a little short-hand- ed at the first tournament of the season, but improved as it went along at the Stouffville Stingers Tournament. 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WORLD JUNIORS ‘Our goal is to win gold’ Oshawa Generals star defenceman Calvin de Haan selected to world junior roster for second straight year SHAWN CAYLEY scayley@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- Calvin de Haan will have anoth- er crack at winning a gold medal at the world junior hockey championships. de Haan and 21 others were named to the final roster by Team Canada coach Dave Cameron and his staff following a short eval- uation camp in Toronto earlier this week. After coming away with a silver last year fol- lowing a heart-breaking overtime loss to the United States, de Haan and fellow return- ees Ryan Ellis of the Windsor Spitfires, Jared Cowen of the Spokane Chiefs and Brayden Schenn of the Brandon Wheat Kings are focused squarely on erasing the memories of that disappointment. “Our goal is to win gold this year, obvious- ly,” the Oshawa Generals defenceman said on Wednesday, just hours after officially being named to the roster. “People have said we’re underdogs, but this Canadian world junior team can compete night in and night out and we want to take gold on their solid this year.” Already speaking like one of the club lead- ers, de Haan said he looks forward to an opportunity to play a big role and be one of the veterans that first-time world junior play- ers can look to as the tournament progresses. “I want to be one of the go-to guys on defence. Last year I came in as a seventh guy and tried moving my way up the depth chart, but this year I want to be a go-to guy on the back end for sure,” de Haan said. Since the evaluation camp roster was released last month, it was speculated in many corners that de Haan and the other returnees were locks for Cameron’s squad, but the Generals’ captain said that was some- thing he tried to distance from his thoughts. So much so, that he admitted to even having a hard time sleeping Tuesday night in antici- pation of Wednesday’s roster announce- ment. “Last year it was unbelievable. I couldn’t sleep at all last year and last night it still took to a while to catch some z’s because you never know what is going to happen,” he said. “I don’t take anything for granted. “It’s an unbelievable feeling. It’s just as spe- cial as last year. It’s hard to describe the feel- ing of wearing the Canadian jersey.” Along with de Haan and Ellis, five other OHL players will suit up for Canada including Kingston Frontenacs defenceman Erik Gud- branson, Niagara IceDogs goalie Mark Visen- tin and forwards Zack Kassian of the Wind- sor Spitfires, Marcus Foligno of the Sudbury Wolves and Casey Cizikas of the Cameron- coached Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors. All told, the roster features 15 first-round NHL draft picks, including de Haan, who said the mix of players should make for a good formula going forward. “We’ve got a big skilled team this year and I think we’re going to outwork most teams on most nights and it’s going to be fun to watch,” he said. The tournament gets underway in Buffalo on Boxing Day, with Canada facing Russia. PHOTO BY AARON BELL / OHL IMAGES OSHAWA -- Oshawa Generals captain Calvin de Haan has been named to Canada’s team for the 2011 World Junior Hockey Championships. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 16, 201025 AP SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND Make your move WHITBY -- Denis O’Connor’s Agunwa Okolie, right, looked for an opening as an Anderson Collegiate player tried to block, during LOSSA AAA senior boys’ basketball game. DOC lost the senior game 91-53, but won the junior tilt 50-43. PICKERING ATHLETIC CENTRE Gymnasts compete in qualifier PICKERING -- Pickering Athletic Centre’s women’s artistic provin- cial athletes competed at their first provincial qualifier. Pickering Athletic Centre host- ed the event that saw 19 clubs from around Ontario ranging from Windsor to Ottawa, with 270 ath- letes competing over the three days. Pickering Athletic Centre’s ath- letes results are; Level 8 age 12/13/10 Anna Taverna 2nd vault, 2nd bars, 3rd beam, 1st floor, 1st overall Level 7 age 14+ Katie Towers 2nd vault, 1st bars, 4th beam, 2nd floor, 1st overall Rebecca Brown 9th vault, 5th bars, 2nd beam, 4th floor, 7th over- all Level 7 age 13 Danielle LeBrun 1st vault, 5th bars, 3rd beam 4th floor, 2nd over- all Kaitlyn Trach 7th vault, 2nd bars, 1st beam, 1st floor, 5th overall Level 7 age 10 Emily Lozano 3rd vault, 2nd bars, 1st beam, 2nd floor, 2nd overall Emma Gill 3rd vault, 1st bars, 4th beam, 1st floor, 3rd overall Level 6 age 14+ Sarah Dewar 4th vault, 6th bars, 3rd beam, 2nd floor, 1st overall Level 6 age 13 Madison Kondo 2nd vault, 3rd bars, 7th beam, 2nd floor, 1st over- all Adanna Copeland 5th vault, 2nd bars, 11th beam, 1st floor, 3rd over- all Level 6 age 12 Sabrina Nasner 7th vault, 5th bars, 2nd beam, 3rd floor, 2nd over- all Katie Ewaskiw 10th vault, 3rd bars, 1st beam, 8th floor, 3rd over- all Level 6 age 11 Claire Platnar 2nd vault, 1st bars, 1st beam 2nd floor, 1st overall Jordan Kondo 1st vault, 2nd bars, 5th beam, 1st floor, 2nd overall Sarita Campbell 4th vault, 4th bars, 2nd beam, 3rd floor, 3rd over- all Sydney Mohamed 3rd vault, 3rd bars, 4th beam, 5th floor, 4th over- all Level 6 age 10 Jordyn Graham 2nd vault, 4th bars, 5th beam, 2nd floor, 4th over- all Level 5 age 13 Victoria Sparks 2nd vault, 2nd bars, 1st beam, 3rd floor, 1st overall Alexandra Sagat 3rd vault, 3rd bars, 2nd beam, 4th floor, 2nd over- all Joanna Yousif 1st vault, 4th bars, 8th beam, 1st floor, 3rd overall Level 5 age 12 Grace Woolgar 1st vault, 2nd bars, 2nd beam, 1st floor, 1st over- all Megan Stoiber 3rd vault, 4th bars, 3rd beam, 2nd floor, 3rd overall Level 5 age 11 Paige Simpson 3rd vault, 3rd bars, 1st beam, 6th floor, 1st overall Level 5 age 10 Marielle Santos 2nd vault,7th bars, 2nd beam, 3rd floor, 1st over- all Jayden Gray 1st vault, 4th bars, 8th beam, 4th floor, 3rd overall Shannen Smalley 3rd vault, 9th bars, 5th beam, 1st floor, 3rd over- all Joyce Hughes 7th vault, 8th bars, 6th beam, 4th floor, 5th overall Level 5 age 9 Chloe Scheel 3rd vault, 3rd bars, 3rd beam, 2nd floor, 1st overall Wynette Wong 7th vault, 5th bars, 10th beam, 9th floor, 9th overall Megan Edwards 9th vault, 5th bars, 11th beam, 6th floor, 12th overall Melissa Woo 5th vault, 6th bars, 15th beam, 4th floor, 16th overall. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 16, 201026 AP FIGURE SKATING Jackson returns to where it all began Warm welcome planned for former world champion Sunday at Campus Ice Centre BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- The word ‘legend’ is one that’s often overused in sports. Not so for Don Jackson, however, a true legend in figure skating who will be celebrated by his hometown of Oshawa this Sunday. There’s good cause for the cel- ebration, too, as Jackson has returned to his roots, to live in Whitby and work with the same Oshawa Skating Club that started him on the road to fame so many years ago. After spending much of the past 25 years in Ottawa as the executive director of the Minto Figure Skat- ing Club, Jackson has returned to Durham with his wife Barbara, pri- marily to get closer to their family, which includes seven children and five grandkids. Smartly, the Oshawa club has jumped on the opportunity to wel- come Jackson back in grand style, with a gala and reception begin- ning Sunday at the Campus Ice Centre, followed by a holiday skate. Jackson, while battling a stubborn illness, is looking forward to the big day. “Absolutely, I wouldn’t miss it,” he said. “It’s coming home. That’s the big thing. It’s nice to come home.” Jackson, who turned 70 in April, has built a figure skating resumé a mile long, one that includes induc- tions into several halls of fame, including, of course, in Oshawa, an Olympic bronze medal, a world title, the Lou Marsh Trophy and the Order of Canada. The peak of Jackson’s amateur career came in the early 1960s, beginning with the bronze medal win at the Winter Olympic Games in Squaw Valley, California. Two years after that, he became a pioneer in the sport by landing the first triple Lutz in internation- al competition, which led to seven perfect marks and helped earn him the distinction of being the first Canadian male to win gold at the world figure skating champion- ships. It was that year he was also awarded the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada’s outstanding athlete. Turning professional after that, Jackson has stayed heavily involved in the sport ever since, travel- ling with Ice Follies for almost nine years, performing in carni- vals, coaching and doing seminars before finally settling in Ottawa and joining the Minto club. He has inspired more than one generation of great skaters in this country, including Brian Orser, whom he remembers spotting as a 12 year old and pegging for big things. But, more importantly, he has passed on his love for the sport, something he hopes to do again in whichever capacity the Oshawa club deems best for him. “I’ve enjoyed the teaching, and it’s not to teach them to be champi- ons, it’s to teach them to enjoy what they’re doing,” he explained. “I’d rather have someone that skates, loves what they’re doing, has a good foundation they can build on it, and if they drop out because of school, or marriage, or whatever, they’ll come back and want to skate again. I’d rather do that than teach someone that wins a champion- ship and never skates again after that. “That’s been my motto all these years,” he continued. “I’ve just wanted people to enjoy what I’ve enjoyed.” Mandy Klock, president of the Oshawa Skating Club, is under- standably excited about the oppor- tunity to draw from Jackson’s vast knowledge. “It’s very exciting for sure,” she said. “He’s going to help with coaching and everything, so to have that kind of experience is just phenomenal. It’ll be so good for our club and he’s such a nice gen- tleman, so we’re just really excited about having him back.” The gala, which is open to the public, will run from 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. The skate that follows is for club skaters and their families. SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND OSHAWA -- Don Jackson, who won a world figure skating champi- onship in 1962, has returned to Oshawa. The Oshawa Figure Skating Club is hosting a welcome home event for him Sunday. 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Tues & Wed 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-8, Sat & Sun 10-4Brock Rd and Hwy 401Brock Rd and Hwy 401 Xmas Gift Xmas Gift Ideas Under Ideas Under $20$20 Slazenger Balls $7.99 DOZ Umbrella $9.99 Ball Retriever $14.00 Putter $19.00 Chipper $19.00 Golf Towel $5.99 Cart Mitts $5.00 Shark Toque $5.00 Animal Cover $4.00 Jumbo Driver $15.00 Rain Pants S-XXL $9.99 WaterProof WaterProof RainwearRainwear Reg. to $275 $$59.9959.99 Men’s Golf Men’s Golf Shoes Adidas Shoes Adidas & Callaway& Callaway Reg. $169 $$19.99-19.99-$$59.9959.99 Lots of Lots of Stocking Stocking StuffersStuffers From 9999¢¢ Just InJust In Ben Hogan Ben Hogan Rain SuitRain Suit $369 Value $$9999 Deluxe Deluxe Cart BagCart Bag Reg. $139 $$49.9949.99 Greg Norman Greg Norman PantsPants Reg. $79 to $99 NOW NOW $$19.9919.99 3 for $503 for $50 MEN’S & LADIES GOLF WEARMEN’S & LADIES GOLF WEAR Norman, Antiqua, Reene etc etcNorman, Antiqua, Reene etc etc 50%50% OFF OFF Our already low low pricesOur already low low prices Ladies Ladies Adidas Adidas Golf ShoesGolf Shoes Reg. $119 $$19.99-19.99-$$29.9929.99 MEN’S & LADIES GOLF WEARMEN’S & LADIES GOLF WEAR Norman, Antiqua, Reene etc etcNorman, Antiqua, Reene etc etc 50%50% OFF OFF Our already low low pricesOur already low low prices durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 16, 201027 AP Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010 Ajax & Pickering Locations Flyers in Today’s 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 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 8 Salem Rd South Ajax, ON L1S 7T7 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 1995 Salem Rd., N., Ajax 1889 Brock Rd., Pickering 300 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax 6 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax Today’s carrier of the week is Tarun who enjoys playing soccer & video games. Tarun has received a dinner voucher compliments of McDonald’s, Subway and Boston Pizza. Congratulations Tarun on being our Carrier of the Week. * 2001 Audio Video Ajax/Pick. * Bad Boy Furniture Ajax/Pick. * Bargain Shop Ajax * Best Buy Ajax/Pick. * Canadian Tire Ajax/Pick. * Danier Leather Ajax/Pick. * Durham Region Tourism Ajax/Pick. * Expedia Ajax/Pick. * Food Basics Ajax/Pick. * Freshco Ajax/Pick. * Future Shop Ajax/Pick. * Giant Tiger Ajax/Pick. * Healthy Planet Ajax/Pick. * Home Outfi tters Ajax/Pick. * Kitchen Stuff Plus Ajax/Pick. * Loblaws Ajax/Pick. * Longo’s Pick. * M&M Meat Shops Ajax/Pick. * Mappins Jewellers Ajax/Pick. * Mark’s Work Wearhouse Ajax/Pick. * Metro Ajax/Pick. * Michaels Ajax/Pick. * No Frills Ajax/Pick. * Old Navy Ajax/Pick. * Party Packagers Ajax/Pick. * Pet Valu Ajax/Pick. * Pharma Plus Ajax/Pick. * Range Hood Pick. * Real Canadian Superstore Ajax/Pick. * Rogers Communications Ajax/Pick. * Sears Ajax/Pick. * Shoppers Drug Mart Ajax/Pick. * Showcase Ajax/Pick. * Sobey’s Ajax/Pick. * Staples Ajax/Pick. * The Bay Ajax/Pick. * The Brick Ajax/Pick. * The Source by Circuit City Ajax/Pick. * Toys R Us Ajax/Pick. * Walmart Ajax/Pick. * Your Independent Grocer Ajax/Pick. * Zellers Ajax/Pick. Ajax/Pickering AAA Raiders Hockey is now accepting applications for coaches for the 2011-2012 Season If you’d like to apply, visit our web site: www.ajaxpickeringaaaraiders.com to download your application today! Email: ajaxpickeringaaaraiders@rogers.com :C@:B KFN@EXk9i`dXZfdY\1?fd\f]k_\Fj_XnXJb`:clY`eB`iYp#FekXi`f Fe\f]*]Xd`cpf]]fli C@=KK@:B<KJ M`j`k [li_XdgXi\ek%Zfd kf[Xp]fi\ekip[\kX`cj% AJAX MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Dickson’s notches first win AJAX -- Christmas came early for the members of the Dickson’s basket- ball team as they finally won their first contest of the Ajax Men’s Basketball League season. Michael’s Eatery provid- ed the Christmas cheer as they suffered the loss 44-37. A shorthanded Dickson squad was led by Claude Feig with 17 points while captain Frank Spagnuo- lo added eight. Claude Whitfield led the way for Michaels with 15, while Mike Stoddart chipped in nine. ESN Packaging won a close contest 43-38 over The Right Step. Big man Phil Guthrie was the dif- ference defensively and on offense as he scored 13. Teammates Orin Taylor and Kitson Wallace had eight each. The Right Step had solid performances from Stephen Johnston and Mickey Dill who had 11 and nine respectively. The Top Shelf kept its undefeated streak in tact as they dominated North Alliance Press from start to finish. The Shelf trio of Nick Sideris, Tom Rowen and Calvin Smith ran the fast break to perfection as they led 30-8 at halftime. Calvin Smith was unstoppable as he scored a league high 35 points. Nick Mikos added a dozen as The Shelf went on to a 63-38 win. Ravi Persaud with 12 and Tim Lane with nine were the lone bright spots for NAP. PHOTO BY DAN SPINOSO Striking a pose LONDON -- Costa Costantinou, of Pickering, posed during his routine at the MuscleTech’s bodybuilding, fit- ness, figure and bikini championships held on Nov. 27 in London. He finished third in the welterweight division. His next competition will be in May. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 16, 201028 AP Tel: 416-439-8668 Toll Free: 1-866-600-6604 MEDICAL & DENTAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION “My Oxford... My Success!” www.oxfordedu.ca OXFORD College of Arts, Business and Technology Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify. DENTAL HYGIENE OPEN HOUSE December 16, 2010 at 1 p.m. ( RSVP) Classes start Jan . 1 0 , 2010 CLASS Administrator You will provide support to the administration section of the recreation and culture department, specifically focusing on the administration of the CLASS software system and the delivery of customer service. You will also provide technical support to all CLASS users, assist in the research of trends, functionality, best practices, and the planning and implementation of CLASS system upgrades, as well as develop process improvements. Your college diploma in business, recreation and leisure or computer science is complemented by one to two years of relevant experience, proficiency with all modules of the CLASS software system, and strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Hourly range: $25.33 to $27.32 Please apply, by January 6th, to: HR Services, Town of Ajax 65 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, ON L1S 2H9 e-mail: resumes@townofajax.com fax: (905) 686-8352 We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity within the workplace. As we grow, it is important that our workforce becomes more reflective of the citizens we serve to further the diversification of ideas that make Ajax a great place to live and work. We respect, encourage, and celebrate our diversity. For more information about the Town of Ajax and our exciting career opportunities, please visit our website at: www.townofajax.com We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful Fast Paced Durham Company Seeking high achiever with strong business background, including ﬁ nancial and ofﬁ ce management for Senior position. Email resumes to: humanresources915@rogers.com PERSONAL TRAINERS with experience. Interested in building your career in a high end facility? Whitby location. Send introductory letter and resume to: Lakesidetrainingstudio@gmail.com HOLIDAY PUBLISHING SCHEDULE We will be publishing: Sunday December 19 Thursday December 23 Friday December 24 Wednesday December 29 Thursday December 30 Deadlines: 3:00pm the business day before Please note: there will be NO PAPERS on December 17, 22 or 31 Career Training Career Training AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program.Financial aid if qualiﬁ ed- Housing available. 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Car & Internet necessary Diana 1-866-306- 5858 SHIPPING/RECEIVING - Dy- namic Durham Region com- pany is seeking an outstand- ing warehouse person for or- der preparation /shipping / receiving duties. Full time. Forklift license an asset but will train the right person. Email resume to: warehouse85@hotmail.ca START NOW! Have fun! Gain great experience! Work with people! Promos/ Ads team needs to ﬁ ll 15 FT openings NOW! UP TO $20/HOUR, no commission. Paid training. Filling positions by Dec 23rd. CALL NOW! Whitney 1 888 767 1027 SUPERINTENDENT Durham East area. Mature couple only. Salary & 2-bedroom apt. Routine repairs, mainte- nance & cleaning. Clear cur- rent Police Check required. Please send resume to File #432, c/o Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 WE ARE EXPANDING. HAIR STYLISTS needed for busy friendly salon, ﬂ exible hours, highest commission or rental space avail. Call Cathy (905)725-9435. Skilled & Technical Help BUSY HEATING & AIR Conditioning Company locat- ed in Durham has an imme- diate opening for an experi- enced hard working ﬂ exible Licensed Technician for Maintenance, Installation and Service of related equipment. Must possess appropriate li- censes & reliable transporta- tion. Candidate also must be available for on call after hours work. Please Email re- sume to heat-air@hot- mail.com and indicate availability. Competitive wag- es, Company Health and Dental Beneﬁ ts. Careers Skilled & Technical Help MECHANIC/STATIONARY Engineer Stationary Engi- neer, rotating shifts, for Pe- terborough Regional Health Centre. The successful can- didate must have a 3rd or 4th class TSSA license and be experienced in the operation & maintenance of boilers, chillers and all other plant equipment. To apply visit: http://sn.im/mechanicprhc Computer & IT ADAMSON SYSTEMS ENGINEERING has an opening in product develop- ment for a full-time CAD/CAM/3D drafting posi- tion. The applicant must be familiar with manufacturing and have solid communica- tion skills, wage to be nego- tiated, email ben@adamson- systems.com Careers Computer & IT CNC Programmer/Operator ADAMSON SYSTEMS ENGINEERING is a Durham based manufacturer seeking a full time employee to work in a sophisticated CNC envi- ronment. All applicants must have experience program- ming and operating CNC Lathe's and vertical CNC machining centres. We re- quire a minimum of 5 years experience programming. Please fax or email all re- sumes attention: Jesse Ad- amson. Fax: 905-982-0609. jesse@adamsonsys- tems.com Office Help PART-TIME receptionists and income tax preparers re- quired for busy Ajax Tax & Accounting ofﬁ ce. Experi- ence is a must. Fax resume 1-888-450-1412. RECEPTION/ADMIN re- quired F/T, weekends for Real Estate Sales Ofﬁ ce in Brooklin. 35 hours/week; knowledge of Word and Ex- cel a must. Please fax re- sumes to (905)839-3757. RMT REQUIRED for busy salon. Full or part-time. Email resume to prospa@rogers.com or drop off to Pro Spa, 1 Rossland Rd. W. Ajax. LOT ATTENDANT / RECEPTIONIST Part-time. We are looking for a person with service experience and a focus on customer satisfaction. This job includes keeping our drive thru clean of cars and helping with phone calls on Thursday and Friday. If you have a positive outlook please email: Mike Flanagan service@bobmyerschev.com or Fax: 905-427-5496 We thank all applicants, but advise that we will only contact those under consideration. ADMIN ASSISTANT - Pickering Design Ofﬁ ce. University or college educated person with fast accurate typing speed, good grammar and be self starting. MUST know Ms Ofﬁ ce, start immediately. Resume to: kkortekaas@hkla.ca Fraser Ford Oshawa is looking to expand its sales team with a qualiﬁ ed, OMVIC certiﬁ ed professional SALES PERSON Make the move now and start the year off right! 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PAPER COMPANY requires experienced person to expand sales and service existing customers in Ontario. Knowledge of printing industry an asset. Clean abstract required. ray.kempton@meritpaper.ca Careers Sales Help & Agents Hospital/Medical /Dental APPLE TREE DENTISTRY Hiring Full Time Assistant $16-$22/hr. Looking for peo- ple with their A game 905- 623-3938. You'll train for 3-6 mos. BUSY WHITBY MEDICAL CLINIC requires part-time medical receptionist for evenings/weekends and casual daytime work. Email resumes to: medicalhr@hotmail.com. DENTAL Assistant Level II P/T and Dental Receptionist F/T required for busy Scar- borough ofﬁ ce. Experience required and dental knowl- edge is essential. Great op- portunity. E-mail resume to brightsmile@live.ca DISABILITY MGMT. Co. seeks OT's and PT's to con- duct Functional Work Ca- pacity Assessments for WSIB at employer sites. Pre- vious exp. an asset. Vehicle req'd. Send resume to ontariohealthdiagnostics @bell.net or fax to 905-773- 5005. 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Only the successful company will be contacted. Clarington This Week INVITATION TO BID Bids for services listed below Address to: The Circulation Manager This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 Will be received until 12 noon on December 17, 2010 Contract commencing January 1, 2011 To deliver newspapers, ﬂ yers, catalogues and other products to approx 75 speciﬁ c Drop locations in the Clarington area. Vehicle required. Information packages available at This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 Bid #402 Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted. Only the successful company will be contacted. Clarington This Week INVITATION TO BID Bids for services listed below Address to: The Circulation Manager This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 Will be received until 12 noon on December 17, 2010 Contract commencing January 1, 2011 To deliver newspapers, ﬂ yers, catalogues and other products to approx 94 speciﬁ c Drop locations in the Clarington area. Vehicle required. Information packages available at This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 Bid #404 Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted. Only the successful company will be contacted. 15th Annual Spring Home & Garden Show Pickering Markets Trade Centre Squire Beach Rd & Bayly, Pickering Friday March 25, 2011 * 3pm - 8pm Saturday March 26, 2011 * 10am - 5pm Sunday March 27, 2011 * 10am - 4pm showsdurhamregion.com To book your space call Audrey at 905-426-4676 ext 257 The Durham Parent Baby & Kids Show Saturday, April 30, 2011 9am - 4pm Pickering Recreation Complex 1876 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering To reserve you space call Audrey at 905-426-4676 ext 257 VENDORS WANTED NEW The Clarington Home and Garden Show is looking for vendors for April 16th and 17th Please call Devon at 905-579-4473 ext 2236 LAST CHANCE CHRISTMAS GIFT AUCTION - OVER 1100 ITEMS NAME BRANDS * home décor * appraised jewellery *dia- monds * gold * sterling silver * electronics* art* bedding * con- sumer goods * toys * coins * purses *appraised designer watch- es * polo gold * citizen * *new home furnishings & décor *persian rugs * SHOP FOR CHRISTMAS & SAVE UP TO 90% THIS SALE WILL FEATURE OVER 500 JEWELLERY ITEMS P U B L I C A U C T I O N AJAX COMMUNITYCENTRE 75 CENTENNIAL RD. 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Mary/Garden 905-666-2450 www.real- star.ca NORTH OSHAWA- 2-bed- room, Dec. lst and Jan. lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances in- cluded. Pay cable, parking, laundry facilities. (905)723- 2094 OSHAWA - Rent To Own. Detached, Modern, Backsplit 3 bdrms, 2 full baths, attached garage, ﬁ nished rec room. Bad Credit OK. 24hr msg: 1-866-456-7902 Vendors WantedV Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA BASEMENT Apartment for rent - Big & Clean & Lots Of Natural Light. NORTH OF OSHAWA CENTRE. 1 Bedroom + Den. Separate Entrance, Separate Laundry & Parking. No Pets & Non-Smoker. Call 905.259.0507 OSHAWA near downtown $750 month. Spacious 2- bedroom. Newly renovated, air conditioned, new appli- ances. Clean, quiet. Near bus terminal. No pets, no smoking. Immediate posses- sion. (416)892-5060 OSHAWA, 1-bedroom apt. $500/month plus heat & hy- dro. 2-bedroom apt, $600/month plus heat & hy- dro. First/last, references, available Dec 1/Jan 1. Call Stephen 905-259-5796. OSHAWA, 385 Gibb St. Avail. immediately. 2-bdrm apt. $860/month. Extra park- ing $25/mo. Laundry on site. Close to all amenities. Call Patrick 905-443-0191. OSHAWA, 385 Gibb St. Avail. immediately. 2-bdrm apt. $860/month. Extra park- ing $25/mo. Laundry on site. Close to all amenities. Call Patrick 905-443-0191. OSHAWA, NEAR hospital, 264 Jarvis, clean & cozy bachelor, main ﬂ oor, $600 in- cludes utilities. Laundry fa- cilities on site. No smok- ing/pets. First/last. January lst. 905-431-1552. OSHAWA/BOWMANVILLE 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Suites w/balconies, parking, laundry facilities, near all amenities. 905-623-4172 The Veltri Group www.veltrigroup.com PICKERING, BROCK/Finch, 2-bedroom basement apart- ment, utilities and cable in- cluded. Private entrance. A/C, pool, no smoking/pets, suit working couple. Available now, ﬁ rst/last. (905)686-4975 or (647)400- 4975. WHITBY - garden & rossland 2 bdrm + den Condo Apt. on 6th ﬂ oor. Quiet, luxury living with ensuite, gym, pool, 2 parking spots. $1300 all inclusive. (416)717-7811 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 Vendors WantedV Apartments & Flats for RentA WHITBY, 2 bedrooms from $970 all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Ofﬁ ce hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 Houses for Rent CENTRAL OSHAWA, Near Oshawa Centre. 2-bdrm house, whole house. Available February 1st. $980/month, plus utilities. Fridge/stove, Near all amenities. Call (905)728- 7361. NORTH AJAX, Westney/De- laney. 3-bdrms, 2 bathrooms, large fenced backyard, ﬁ n- ished bsmt. $1150/mo plus utilities. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. First/last, references, credit check. (905)427-7550 OSHAWA, Clean & bright 3 bedroom mainﬂ oor bunga- low. Hardwood ﬂ ooring, freshly painted, 3 appliances, close to all amenities. $1000/month plus hydro. Avail. immediately. 905-430- 9085. PICKERING 4-bdrm, 2.5 baths, 5-appliances, A/C, double car garage, walkout basement. $1550 plus utilities. Available Jan 1st. No pets/smoking. Call (905)294- 7165 WHITBY. Large 3-bdrm semi, new kitchen, new hard- wood/carpet throughout, fenced yard, close to down- town Whitby, schools & GO. Available February 1st. $1400/mo plus utilities. 416- 859-5938. 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 OSHAWA, SEMI-TOWN- HOUSE. 3 & 2-bdrm+. Har- mony/Olive. 4-plex, spa- cious/clean, 3-ﬂ oors, ﬁ n. basement, 1-parking. Close to shopping, schools/bus route, no smoking/pets. $950+utilities. Available January. First/last/referenc- es. (905)686-5591 Email: seanryanjr@gmail.com Townhouses for RentT 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.) 905-436-3346 www.real- star.ca Rooms for Rent & WantedR AVAILABLE IN Oshawa, fur- nished room, bright very clean house, run of house, non-smoker, parking, laun- dry, high-speed internet, near all-amenities, $490/month. (289)314-1949 LARGE ROOM AVAILABLE near Oshawa Hospital very clean, very quiet. $450/mo. 40+ male preferred, includes cable & laundry. No pets. Avail immediately. Call (905)429-7144. ROOMS FOR RENT OSHAWA, $500 and up Available Immediately. phone, cable, hi-speed inter- net, laundry, parking, swim- ming pool- all inclusive. 289-240-7764 or 647-710- 9386. Shared Accommodation STUDENT RENTAL, Master bedroom, & 1-bedroom, in Oshawa condo-townhouse. Suitable for students, near Durham College/UOIT, mas- ter bedroom $540/month, $455/month, 1-bedroom. Laundry, utilities included. Available now. 905-240- 8507. Vacation Properties SELL/RENT YOUR TIME- SHARE FOR CASH!!! Our Guaranteed Services will Sell/ Rent Your Unused Timeshare for CASH! Over $78 Million Dollars offered in 2009! www.sellatime- share.com (800)640-6886 SUNNY WINTER SPECIALS At Florida's Best Beach-New Smyrna Beach, Stay a week or longer. Plan a beach wed- ding or family reunion. www.NSBFLA.com or 1-800- 541-9621 Lost & FoundL LOST, INFINITI FOB with Betty Boop key. Reward! If found please call (905)509- 3430. 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 - PARTS/SALES /SERVICE 343 Bloor St. West. Stoves $175/up, Fridg- es $175/up, Washers $175/up, Dryers $149/up. All warranty up to 15 months. Durham's largest selection of Reconditioned Appliances. (905)728-4043. ATTENTION COLLECTORS - STARWARS, Han Solo, OBI -Wan ﬁ gures. Luke Sky- walker, Yoda statues. Star- wars lego. Clone Wars Ban- ner, comic books. Call Mar- cus (905)728-3613, leave message. 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 CELL PHONES 4 U - Acces- sories, repairs, unlocking. Everything at Flea Market rates! We buy dead i phones and blackberries for parts! Call 416-208-7139, 4510 Kingston Rd., Scarborough. Auctions Articles for SaleA CONSTRUCTION EQUIP- MENT B. E. LARKIN EQUIPMENT LTD. Kubota Construction, New Holland Construction used equip- ment. Durham, Clarington, Northumberland Sales Rep Jim (647)284-0971 CONTENT SALE. Pickering Wall unit $90; china cabinet $75; single bed $40; dishes (set) 20; glasses $1-each. Joanne 416-729-8021, Jim 647-270-0644 DINING ROOM SUITE, Antique, table 2 leaves, 4 chairs, china cabinet, newly reﬁ nished mahogany. $700, O.B.O. Must be seen to be appreciated (905)728-5491. FIREWOOD. Seasoned, Ma- ple, Beechwood, Oak, Black- cherry mix. $320/bush cord. All from Pickering. 416-569- 2295 FURNACES: LENOX Manu- factured, 93% fuel-efﬁ cient, 70,000 BTU's, $1699 (In- stalled). 90,000 BTU's, $1849 (Installed). 10 year parts warranty. Humidiﬁ er $250, Napoleon ﬁ replaces, direct/vent, $1,899 (In- stalled). Residential services. (289)404-3738. HOT TUB COVERS All Custom covers, all sizes and all shapes, $375.00 plus tax Free delivery. Let us come to your house & measure your tub! Pool safety covers. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB / SPA. 5-6 person. Warranty, 5HP motors, 5.5kw heater. $2,495. Must sell! Call 647-827-2337 HOT TUBS, 2010 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacriﬁ ce $3,900. 416-779- 0563. Auctions Auctions Home Improvement F & M HOME RENOVATIONS We carry a variety of ceramic tiles NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL - WE DO THEM ALL! See Us for all your ﬂ ooring and Renovation needs. 905-420-7394 Painting & Decorating TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 Moving & Storage Apple Moving Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licensed/Insured (905)239-1263 (416)532-9056 Appliance RepairsA MARS APPLIANCE REPAIRS for low cost, fast, reliable repairs of: fridges, stoves, dryers washers, dishwashers freezers, dehumidiﬁ ers, air conditioners Call Mark (Cert. Tech) 905-683-9875 FERRIS, G. Ruth - Peacefully in her 86th year on Thursday December 9, 2010. Ruth was the loving and devoted wife of the late Edward (RCAF) and beloved mother of Ed. Dear sister of Carol (Chris Welch), Diane (Bruce Gerow), Sharon (Brian Gerow) and the late Alan Martin (Norma). Sister-in-law of the late Deliah (Frank McDonald), Helen (Ted McIlvena), Edna Groves, and Veronica (Evan Herriott). Ruth will be missed by her many nieces, nephews, and friends. Ruth loved all animals, especially her cat Nemo. She had a strong independent character and was a breast cancer survivor. A memorial service will be held at a later date. If desired, donations to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation in memory of Ruth would be appreciated. MARIANI, Susan (nee Leonard) - suddenly at Rouge Valley Health System, Ajax on Tuesday December 14, 2010. Susan was the beloved wife of Nello, cherished mother of Sherri and her husband Perry Mercer, Leandra, and Rachelle, and devoted grand- mother of Melissa and Brianna Mercer. Loving daughter of Doris and the late Howard Leonard and dear sister of Laura Paxton, Barbara Henebery, and the late Howard Jr. She will be lovingly remembered by the rest of her family and friends. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Tuesday December 21, 2010 from 9.30 am until time of memorial service in the chapel at 11 am. If desired, donation in memory of Susan to the Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Canada, P.O. Box 97, Rivers Manitoba R0K 1X0, would be preferred by the family. Death NoticesService Directory TO ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL 905-683-5110(Ajax) TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 905-683-5110 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 16, 201030 AP HOLIDAY PUBLISHING SCHEDULE We will be publishing: Sunday December 19 Thursday December 23 Friday December 24 Wednesday December 29 Thursday December 30 Deadlines: 3:00pm the business day before Please note: there will be NO PAPERS on December 17, 22 or 31 Babies 2010Babies 2010 Include your baby’s photo Include your baby’s photo in our “Babies 2010” section and in our “Babies 2010” section and receive a $5.00 WagJag Voucherreceive a $5.00 WagJag Voucher Please contact our friendly classifi ed staffPlease contact our friendly classifi ed staff 905-576-9335 or 905-683-5110 905-576-9335 or 905-683-5110 ~ Name Here ~ Birthdate Parents’ Names Publishing ~ Thursday Dec. 30Publishing ~ Thursday Dec. 30 Deadline ~ Wednesday Dec. 22Deadline ~ Wednesday Dec. 22 2” x 1 1/2” for only $49.2” x 1 1/2” for only $49.9999 ChristmasChristmas Tributes Tributes Remembering Our Loved Ones In Publishing Publishing onon Friday Dec. 24Friday Dec. 24 Deadline Fri., Dec. 17Deadline Fri., Dec. 17 Did You Know...Did You Know... that if you place your Christmas Tribute with a colour (or black & white) photo, your tribute will automatically appear on our milestonedurhamregion.com website. For further information please call our Classifi ed Sales Representative 905-683-5110 Tor. Line 1-416-798-7259 In Loving Memory Of Randy John Ameloot April 10,1962 - December 16, 2007 It's been 3 years since we said goodbye Our love for you will never die Now that the Christmas season is near We miss you our dad, my love, my dear We send you our love to the heavens above To let you know that you are very much loved Love forever your gals, Kath, Kayla and Jennifer xxoo Announcements Births Articles for SaleA QUALITY REBUILT Major appliances, up to 1 yr. guar- antee, sales, service and de- livery. ALL ONTARIO APPLI- ANCE CLINIC, 111 Dundas St. W. Whitby 905-668-9444. QUEEN SIZE SOFA bed, great condition, asking $425, O.B.O. ANTIQUE 1934 Emerson Radio and Record player, working! Must sell! Please call (905)427-9558. 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 application refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1- 800-798-5502. 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 Firewood A-1 FIREWOOD, dry hard- wood, guaranteed. (905)436- 6600 (905)260-1774. Announcements Births Firewood 100% A KOZY HEAT FIRE- WOOD, excellent, very best quality hardwood, guaran- teed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest meas- urement. Free delivery. Wood supplier of ﬁ rst choice by many customers since 1975. (905)753-2246. Pets, Supplies, Boarding 4 BEAUTIFUL healthy Golden Retriever puppies, vet checked, ﬁ rst shots, dewormed, References available $500. Call 705- 924-3127. BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies. Expe- rienced breeder since 1967. First shots, dewormed, vet checked. 6 YEAR GUAR- ANTEE. Supplier of service dogs. $500. Judy (905)576- 3303, Al 1-705-632-1187 SHIH TZUs PUPPIES, non allergic, no shedding, vacci- nated, dewormed, vet checked $400 each. Call 905-260-8855. WEST HIGHLAND White Terriers, both parents on site. Vet checked, shots. Ready to go. personality plus Newtonville area. Males $800 Guaranteed. Call 905- 786-2645. www. morningstarkennels.com Announcements Births Cars for Sale 2000 PONTIAC Grand Am, SE model, certiﬁ ed. Power windows,power doors, V6 front wheel drive. White exte- rior, grey interior. 1-owner, well maintained. Asking $2,400. Call 905-985-4120 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT GS $2295; 2004 Hyundai Tiburon SE $4195.; 2004 Olds Alero GL $2995.;2003 Honda Civic $3495.; 2003 Ford Tauras $1995.; 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix SE $1495.; 2003 Pontiac Sunﬁ re SL $2495.; 2002 Mazda Protege 5 $3195.; 2002 Mazda MPV Van $2995.; 2002 Nissan Sentra GXE $2795.; 2002 Chrysler Se- bring LX $1495.; 2001 Pon- tiac Grand AM SE $1995.; 2001 Toyota Solara SLE $4495.; 2001 Honda CRV- GT $4195.; 2001 Ford Focus ZTS $1395.; 2000 Ford Ex- plorer XLT $2295.; 2000 VW Jetta GLS $3495.; 1997 Honda Civic LX $1295.; 1993 Nissan 240SX $1495.; 1993 Mercedes Benz 300E $1995.; 1991 VW Jetta $795.; 1989 Toyota Cressida $1495. Over 50 vehicles to choose from, $495.00 & up You Certify...you Save$$$ Subject to HST & licencing, AMBER MOTORS - 3120 Danforth Avenue, Scarbo- rough 416-864-1310 TIRED OF TAKING THE BUS? Car Repairs Got You Down? Bankrupt? Poor Credit? 100% Approval. Drive The Car You Need Today. Call 1-877-743-9292 Or Apply Online @ www.needacartoday.ca. In Memoriam Cars for Sale ED PLANT'S AUTO, 481 Ritson Rd South Oshawa (905)213-2571. 05 Aveo 5 $3990; 03 Nissan Pathﬁ nder 4x4 $7990; 03 Chev Blazer 4x4 $5995; 03 Hyundai Accent Auto $3595; 02 Chry Concorde LXI $3990; 05 Chev Cavalier $3990; 04 Sunﬁ re 2-dr $2990; 01 Focus 4-dr auto $2650; 01 Saturn auto $2650; 00 Buick Park Ave 112-km $4250; 01 Chev Cavalier auto 101-km $2990; 00 Ford Focus 109-km 4-dr $4250; 99 Merc Grand Marquis LS $2990; 96 Merc Cougar XR7 mint $2990; 03 Pontiac G.P. $2850. All cars safety & e-tested. + hst & lic. NO HST ON THE FIRST 5 Vehicles sold, (Merry Christ- mas) Cash and carry only! 2005 PT Cruiser $4499, 2000 Grand Prix $2999, 1999 Grand Am $2999, 2 Chrysler 7-seater mini-vans $2999, 1997 Blazer 4x4 $3999, 1999 Durango 4x4 $3999, 2000 Dodge Dakota $4699, + many more! Certi- ﬁ ed & E-tested. Ask about warranty. (plus HST) (905)432-7599 or (905)424- 9002 . www.rkmauto.com Cars WantedC ! ! $ ! 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