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Home My WebLink AboutNA2010_12_23Hospital gets happy holiday news Province funds operating costs for Ajax/Pickering’s first MRI KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com AJAX -- The Ajax-Pickering hospital’s wish was answered just in time for Christmas this year. Rouge Valley Health System staff, volunteers and local politicians gathered at the Ajax-Pick- ering hospital for Ajax-Pickering MPP Joe Dick- son’s announcement on Tuesday. “Today on behalf of the Ministry of Health and the Central East Local Health Integration Net- work, I’m pleased to announce the operational (funding) for a new MRI machine for our Ajax- Pickering campus,” he said. Although the campaign goal has not been met -- the Image is Everything campaign has to raise $5 million to purchase the machine and is just over half way there -- the hospital will receive $800,000 in funding per year to fund necessary operational costs such as staff salaries and elec- tricity bills, said Dr. Mark Prieditis, the clinical head of the MRI and foundation board member. “It’s a tremendous day for the hospital,” he said. Jim Ward, chairman of the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation, said the announcement is “amazing,” noting while the goal of $5 million has not been met for the MRI, “we’re well on our way. “Today is the gas card to run the flying saucer and we’re going to buy the greatest,” he said. See FUNDRAISING page 5 Happy Holidays from Burbs bistro Not valid on beverages, taxes or gratuity. Not valid with any other offer. We are offering a 5th anniversary thank you to all our valued guests. 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It was expected the results of a 60-day psychiat- ric assessment, which is part of the package to be used to weigh whether Mr. Tippett warrants dan- gerous offender status and the resultant indefi- nite incarceration, would be available Monday. But lawyers were still “awaiting the report” from Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Crown Attorney Jim Hughes told court Monday. “We expect the report to be available by Janu- ary 13,” Mr. Hughes said. Mr. Tippett is to return to court January 17, 2011. COURT Dr. Prieditis said the staff is going to be ecstat- ic about the funding announcement. “It’s the one piece we didn’t have here to make us a true state-of-the-art hospital,” he said. He said the MRI will reduce wait times for a number of patients, from those battling can- cer to those with sports injuries, and added the MRI being in Ajax will reduce transfers to the Scarborough campus. “Sometimes that delay can be very impor- tant clinically,” he said. He said the wish for an MRI has been on the radar for a few years, but then the reces- sion hit. “The odds really seemed to be against us,” he said. But he was amazed and inspired to see the volunteers in the community who pulled together and dedicated their time to help raise the money for the much-needed equip- ment. Mr. Dickson agreed. “This is all about volunteers and it’s impor- tant each and every one of you is acknowl- edged, because without you, this stuff would not happen,” Mr. Dickson said. Foster Loucks, chairman of the CE LHIN board of directors, said with the constant competition for funding, it was great that two sites were chosen for MRI funding within the CE LHIN. The other was the Birchmount campus of the Scarborough Hospital. The funding is part of the Province’s Open Ontario Plan to provide more access to health-care services while improving quality and accountability for patients. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 23, 20105 P SOLD HERE! 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A few days ago Coree and his friend Eric were playing road hockey on the street. I went back later and gave them some used tennis balls; they were very thankful. Within a few days this note was in the mail box: ‘Dear Mr. ... I don’t know your name, but I do think it’s Pat. Me (Coree) and my buddy (Eric) just wanted to thank you for the wonderful ten- nis balls you gave us for our road hockey games. They’re already being put to good use. We also just wanted to send you holi- day greetings. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. From Coree and Eric’ This is just a reminder to us all that we have a lot of great children out there to be thankful for. Pat and Joan Mattson Pickering *** To the editor: During the snowstorm on Sunday, Dec. 5, I was unable to drive my van up a hill because of the icy conditions. A young boy approached me and offered to help with his buddies. I heard him call out one by the name of Colin, and the four or five of them pushed me up the hill on King Street East in front of Tim Hortons. I wanted to thank them, and let them know their help was much appreciated. Dianne Boivin Oshawa HOLIDAY No Christmas in school To the editor, Re: Let us proudly proclaim Merry Christ- mas, letter to the editor, Dec. 17 I agree with Mr. David Avery’s comments regarding the Christmas issue in our pub- lic school system. In my daughter’s school, “Christmas” is now known as the C-word, and is forbidden. On the last day of school, I wrote a note and attached it to the goody tray my wife prepared. My daughter said I couldn’t wish the staff Merry Christmas, and had to use the words “Happy Holidays”. Well, I did not stray from tradition, and in the staff room, I wished them a Merry Christmas. One of the teachers just smiled at me and said ‘good job’. At that moment, I was unaware of the C-word being an issue until my daughter explained later. Unfortunately, this was on Friday and we cannot go in and express our opinion and displeasure until after the “Christmas”, I mean Winter Break. Gord Tewnion Ajax SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook not to blame for ruined marriages To the editor: Re: ‘It’s true, Facebook flirting can lead to ruined marriages’, Reka Szekely’s social media column, durhamregion.com, Dec. 10, 2010. I read with interest Reka’s column. It seems in the past few months, we’ve been bombarded with these types of insinua- tions in the media. Facebook is not to blame for couples whose marriages are torn apart by rekin- dling old flames. The partner who has cheated on their spouse is. I don’t know why everyone is looking to blame others. My husband and I both have exes on Facebook and to be honest, I barely com- municate with them. If I was going to cheat on my spouse, I’d find a way, and place the responsibility where it should rest -- on myself. Lisa DeWitt Oshawa & A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classiﬁ ed Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Ofﬁ ce Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales 905-683-5110 Fax 905-683-7363 Classiﬁ eds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, SNA. All content copyright WE THINK... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com Editorial Opinions durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 23, 20106 AP Compromise needed in street sign controversy If ever a community-based controver- sy cried out for compromise in Durham Region, the case of a street named after Corporal Daniel Patterson is it. A series of mistakes made with the best intentions was made exponentially worse by the awkward response of municipal officials in Clarington when a street sign named after a former Clarington resident who served with the U.S. military in Iraq was inadvertently installed with a poppy symbol alongside its namesake. The poppy symbol, according to proto- col, shouldn’t have been included on the Corporal Patterson Lane street sign when it was installed, since he served with the American army, not Canada’s Armed Forces. Fair enough. But the same staff department responsible for the original oversight made things worse by simply taping over the poppy, leaving the sign looking as if it had been vandalized. It was done without providing any forewarning to Clarington residents Dave and Roberta Patterson, and seemed ill-considered at best. Now, Clarington officials have opted to replace it altogether, which is certainly within reason and within their jurisdic- tion. However, given the controversy and clumsy handling of the issue, it behooves Clarington officials to make it up to the Patterson family. The Municipality should make a singular exception to the poppy protocol -- Mr. Patterson believes the poppy represents a veteran, not a coun- try -- and allowing the iconic symbol to be included on the sign. But since council voted against that Monday night, officials can provide the Pattersons with a personal keepsake sign that includes the poppy so they can preserve that part of their son’s history. Durham Region residents were among the first wave of supporters who turned out on highway overpasses to welcome home the remains of repatriated soldiers before the Highway of Heroes had even received its moniker. They have supported Canadian efforts in military conflicts overseas for three generations. Reasonable people would certainly sup- port, in this case, a fair compromise that recognizes the contribution to democracy and freedom by Corp. Daniel Patterson, and the inadvertently insulting way in which the issue was handled by munici- pal staff. Something must be done to make amends to the family, to honour the con- tributions of Daniel Patterson and to acknowledge the errors in judgment and action that led to this controversy. The family certainly deserves more than a length of tape placed over an enduring symbol of sacrifice. This time of year, you can’t open a mag- azine without being whacked over the head with a million tips on how to cre- ate the best Christmas ever. Everyone, it seems, has advice for stupid little you. From Martha Stewart’s “Make Your Nativ- ity Scene Sparkle with used Road Salt” to Oprah’s “Gifts for your Inner Porker” to Guns and Ammo’s “Light up his Christ- mas with Hollow Points”, it can get a little crazy. I’m no Yuletide maven, but I do know a thing or two about having a good time and making do with what you have. To that end I’ve decided to share a few of my tried and true holiday secrets to help take some of the stress of the season off of your weary shoulders. Gift buying is undoubtedly the number one worry for most people. It’s difficult to figure out what everyone wants and it can get expensive in a hurry. I’ve devised a neat little trick that’s guaranteed to both alleviate your gifting guilt and go easy on your pocketbook. I give special, hand-made gift certificates for personal services. But I don’t do silly things like “This card entitles the bearer to one free foot massage” or “Cash this in anytime you need a babysitter” or “Good for a candlelight romantic dinner for two”. Cripes, no. Those are things you might actually end up having to do. And who wants that? I give esoteric gift certificates for things I’m absolutely certain people will never call me on. “Present this card anytime for your free home colonoscopy”. “Because you’re special, I will re-wire your entire house”. “Good for one romantic liver and haggis dinner”. It’s win, win. I’m off the hook for gift giv- ing and the person actually thinks I care about them. Believe me, this scheme is foolproof. I’ve been doing this for years and I’ve never had to pony up anything. Next, I think holiday meal preparation really wears a lot of folks out. It’s so sad when something that should be a won- derful experience turns into a big hassle. After all, who wants to cook on Christmas Day? Well, with a little bit of forethought you can make your whole Christmas dinner weeks in advance and free up the 25th for pure enjoyment. I’ve discovered, through trial and error, that certain foodstuffs just never seem to spoil. Some don’t even require refrigeration. Cheez Whiz and Spam are all you need for a delicious and nutritious holiday feast. With a little creativity, a frosting knife and a sabre saw, you can make a whiz of a cheezy turkey likeness, stuffed with the salty, never-spoil goodness of Spam. Or you can reverse the process and model yourself a Spam bird stuffed with cheezy fun. And here’s a tip: Load up a caulking gun with Cheez Whiz and let the kids handle the stuffing part. It’ll free you up and let them feel like they helped. This wonderful meal can sit out on your dining room table or, if you’re tight for space, in the garage or basement, for weeks or even months ahead of Christ- mas. For a delicious ‘glazed’ look, set it some- where where the sun can get at it. Finally, remember, Christmas should be a time for family, friends and fun. If it’s not fun maybe you should get some new family and friends. Happy holidays. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. 7 P durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 23, 2010What advice can you offer others on Christmas shopping? KYLE STEVENS -- ‘Make the gift original and personal to the recipient. You can find some good deals online.’ CHRIS SINGH -- ‘Look through flyers and watch for coupons. Also, make sure you have the right size measurements if you are buying clothes.’ FAREENA SATAR -- ‘Shop early.’ IFFAT NAEEM-- ‘Plan ahead and don’t wait until the last minute.’ WE ASKED... ...AT THE MAIN BRANCH OF THE PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY NEIL CRONE Neil’s secrets for a fun, hassle-free Christmas RYAN PFEIFFER/ BEHIND THE LENS I got this picture dur- ing an assignment pho- tographing a concert in Esplanade Park. After shooting the band I looked around in the crowd for something else. I noticed Moira and George dancing on the pathway and made my way over. They sat down before I got there but got back up again when a danceable song came on. Envelope, please I love lists. The end of the year is a smor- gasbord for me, with every media outlet list- ing the top movies of 2010, books, designs, foods and so on. With the end of the year in mind, copy editors Judi Bobbitt and Chris- ty Chase put together a short list of poten- tial issues which we would consider being our news story of the year. They narrowed it down to four and the editors here all had a say in which one should receive top billing. The four they chose, in no particular order, were: the municipal election; the trial of Russell Williams; the incinerator and the killing of Michael ‘Biggie’ McDonald at Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic School. Here’s a quick review of the four stories. Biggie was killed following a dispute out- side the school on March 30. I remember sitting in the newsroom when the scanner alerted us to something happening. You could tell by the tone of the emergency offi- cials at the scene that something bad had happened. In August, 18-year-old Jacques ‘Junior’ Amakon was released on bail, charged with second degree murder. The incinerator issue reached a feverish peak near the end of the year when Region- al chairman Roger Anderson signed the agreement to build it before a new region- al council was sworn in. A number of new councillors argued they should be allowed to see the deal before it was approved. Chairman Anderson didn’t wait and signed it, noting the previous council had done its homework and the Province was satisfied. While the sentencing of convicted killer Russell Williams took place in a small court- room in Belleville, we covered it. Not every- one agreed with our decision, but we felt a story of this magnitude deserved coverage and we had the resources to handle it. The municipal election was on everyone’s mind in September and October. When all the counting was done. there were mayor- al changes in Clarington and Oshawa and a whole whack of new councillors. Oshawa was a mess, as a general vote was held instead of a ward election. So there’s our four. And the winner is... Sorry you’ll have to wait until next week. Feel free to comment on these or any other stories you feel should top 2010. -- Managing editor Mike Johnston writes a column every second week about life in the newsroom MIKE JOHNSTON durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 23, 20108 P 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 CELIA KLEMENZ / METROLAND PICKERING -- For two days, on Dec. 16 and 17, folks could offer a toy or food dona- tion in lieu of payment for parking tickets. City of Pickering municipal law enforce- ment officer Amanda Smith got ready to write up a ticket as Durham Regional Police food and toy drive volunteers, from left, Buzz Bezzant, Adam McCannell and Vanessa Micieli, collected the donations. More than $800 worth of toys were donat- ed to the 22nd annual DRPS toy and food drive. HOLIDAY SPIRIT Pickering ticket program helps make holidays brighter City collects more than $800 worth of toys and food for parking tickets PICKERING -- Thanks to the Pickering residents who disobeyed municipal parking laws for one week in December, local families in need will be very happy this holiday season. The 2010 Toys 4 Tickets and Food 4 Fines drive at the City of Pickering was a success. The program allowed residents who received parking tickets between Dec. 7 and 15 to pay for them by donations of nonperishable food items and unwrapped toys. The donations specifical- ly went to the 22nd annu- al Durham Region Police Food and Toy Drive. In total, 25 tickets were paid with toy donations, a total value of $838 in dona- tions of toys and food. “Pickering residents were thrilled at the opportunity to give back to their com- munity during this festive season. It was wonderful to see something viewed as a negative, turned into something so incredibly positive,” said manager of bylaw enforcement servic- es, Kim Thompson. Although the drive is complete, the City expects some late donations to pos- sibly trickle in. The City ran a similar drive in 2009, when 71 tick- ets were paid with food and toy donations valued at $2,200. JUST IN CASE Emergency numbers during holidays for Pickering residents Customer Care will handle holiday calls PICKERING -- Although the City of Pickering will be closed at certain points over the holidays, there is a num- ber to call in case of an emer- gency. If residents need to con- tact someone for City-relat- ed emergencies, such as icy road conditions or downed stop signs, call Customer Care at 905-683-7575. Even after hours and when the City is closed for business, phone calls will be trans- ferred to a call centre, and a message will be forwarded to the correct City staff mem- ber. If residents need to contact someone regarding Durham Region-related issues ,such as watermain breaks or other water and sewer issues, they can call the Region’s toll free emergency line at 1-800- 372-1104. The City’s holiday sea- son operation schedule is at www.cityofpickering.com. BILLS Veridian drop box now available at Pickering Civic Complex PICKERING -- A drop box for Veridian Connections hydro is now convenient- ly located at the Pickering Civic Complex. As of Dec. 20, cheque or money order psayments for Veridian Connections hydro can be deposited in the mail drop slot at the Pickering Civic Complex, located at One The Espla snade. The mail slot is located between the Central Library and City Hall and adjacent to the turning circle facing Glen- nana Road. Veridian’s Pickering Park- way office will permanently close on Dec. 31, which pre- cipitated the need for a con- venient drop-off location for Pickering residents and businesses. The drop box is unmanned, but it will be emptied and forwarded to Veridian on a daily basis. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 23, 20109 P %JSFDU"DDFTT (FOFSBM&ORVJSJFT 4FSWJDF%JTSVQUJPODJUZPGQJDLFSJOHDPN 5 )PVS-JOF 5PMM'SFF 55: DVTUPNFSDBSF!DJUZPGQJDLFSJOHDPN DJUZPGQJDLFSJOHDPN Upcoming Public Meetings All meetings are open to the public. For details call 905.420.2222 or visit the City website. For Service Disruption Notification Call 1.866.278.9993 Date Meeting / Location Time January 4, 2011 Planning & Development Committee 7:30 pm City Hall - Council Chambers January 10, 2011 Executive Committee 7:30 pm City Hall - Council Chambers Are you a full-time student looking for a March Break or summer job? The City of Pickering is currently recruiting for 2011 student positions. Opportunities include the following: For information on required qualifi cations, mandatory training dates, and details on how to apply, please review our Seasonal Hiring Information at cityofpickering.com (found under City Hall / Employment Opportunities). Incomplete applications will not be considered for employment. Applications are due Monday, January 10, 2011 by 4:30 pm. Camps (March Break & Summer) Camp Counsellor (Full-time & Back Up) Camp Counsellor, Special Needs Assistant Camp Director Camp Director Coordinator, Special Needs & Volunteers* 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 * (summer only) Holiday Operating Hours December 24 6 am - 12 noon December 25 & 26 Closed December 31 6 am - 5 pm December 31 7pm - 9 pm New Year’s Eve Event January 1 Closed December 20 - 24 & 27 - 31 Call Rec Complex for swim times 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 noon December 27 & 28 Closed December 31 8:30 am - 12 noon January 1 Closed January 1 2 pm - 4 pm Mayor’s New Year’s Day Levee January 3 Closed Civic Complex (City Hall) 905.420.2222 Recreation Complex 905.683.6582 Recreation Complex Pool 905.683.6582 Dunbarton Pool 905.831.1260 December 20 - January 3 Closed Inclusive Public Skating Schedule December 20 - 23 & 27 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 905.683.6582 Central Branch & Petticoat Creek December 19 Closed December 24 9:30 am - 1 pm December 25 & 26 Closed December 31 9:30 am - 1 pm January 1 Closed Claremont, Greenwood & Whitevale Contact branch for Holiday Hours Pickering Public Libaries 905.831.6265 Fire Safety information available online at cityofpickering.com, by email fi re@cityofpickering.com or by phone 905.839.9968. A Message from Pickering Fire Services 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. Smoke Alarms: The Perfect Gift Now Recruiting Volunteers 13 - 19 years of age Pickering Community Snow Shovel Program Help a senior in your area by shovelling snow this winter. Earn community volunteer hours for school. Call to sign up today. 905.420.4660 ext 6100 Winter 2011 Free Teen Stuff Program Schedule *New* Starting January 2011- Pickering Public Library Central Branch- Auditorium • 3:00 pm -6:00 pm Includes Wii and movies on the big screen, lap tops with internet access, and more! Petticoat Creek Community Centre – The Hideout • 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm St. Mary Catholic Secondary School – Gymnasium (Basketball) 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Pickering Recreation Complex - The Den • 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Pine Ridge Secondary School – Gymnasium (Basketball) 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Don Beer Arena, Ice Pad 3 – Shinny Hockey • 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm Petticoat Creek Community Centre – The Hideout • 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm East Shore Community Centre – The Basement, Break Dancing & Gymnasium (basketball) • 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Petticoat Creek Community Centre – Girls ONLY! 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm St. Mary Catholic Secondary School – Gymnasium (Basketball) 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm • City ID Required, get it free at any one of our programs (parent signature required) • Free Teen Stuff : Events and Programs are exclusively for Pickering Teens 13-19 years of age. • Find us on Facebook -> FreeTeen Stuff • Follow us on Twitter -> Pickering Teens MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 2011 Heritage Day Celebration Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity will be hosting a 2011 Heritage Day Celebration. As in previous years, this event promises to be a dynamic celebration of Pickering’s rich heritage and cultural diversity. Community Cultural organizations are invited to participate in this worthwhile multicultural event by providing cultural performances whether it be dance or music. To confi rm your interest in this event, please call Marisa Carpino, Supervisor, Culture & Recreation at 905.683.6582 ext. 3223 by January 7, 2011. Selected participants will receive confi rmation in January 2011. Visit our website at cityofpickering.com for photos of the 2010 Heritage Day Celebrations. February 26, 2011 Starting at 11 am Pickering Town Centre Saturday, January 1 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Pickering City Hall Mayor Ryan and Members of Council invite you and your family to join as we welcome 2011 and kick off our bicentennial year! Live entertainment includes Drum it Up & Brian Rose Little Big Band. Light refreshments will be served. Visitors can fill out a ballot to win great prizes! cityofpickering.com 905.420.4620 Bring the famil y Mayor’s Levee2011 New Ye a r ’ s D a yMayor’s Levee Free fun for the Family with Face Painters, Noise Makers & so much more! Bring your skates for the free Rockin Rink Party! Join the Pajama Party in the Banquet Halls and cozy-up with a blanket and a buddy for a movie, popcorn & juice! It’s always fun in the pool, come make a splash as you enjoy great games and water challenges! Gather in the lobby at the end of the night for a countdown to the New Year and Balloon Drop. Food bank donations are appreciated. 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Ask Katherine Send your waste related letters, questions, or comments to waste@durham.ca Waste Management, Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby ON L1N 6A3 Christmas tends to bring a lot of new electronic materials. How do we dispose of our old electronics? The Region of Durham will be holding the “after Christmas” electronics (e-waste) recycling event on Saturday Jan. 8, 2011 at the Waste Management Centre; located at 4600 Garrard Rd. N. in Whitby. The event is open to all Durham residents from 8 a.m. until noon. The following items may be dropped off for recycling: • Computers and their components; • Monitors; • Televisions; • Electronic games and video consoles; • Digital cameras and video recorders; • Radio and stereo equipment including speakers; • Telephones and cell phones; • Electronic pagers; • Calculators; • DVD, VCR and CD players; • MP3 players; • Fax machines and photocopiers; • Printers and scanners; • Typewriters and projectors. Please do not bring appliances as these are not considered e-waste. Durham residents may also take their e-waste for recycling, free of charge, to any of the Region’s waste management facilities located in Oshawa, Port Perry and Brock during normal operating hours. Why do I have to purchase compostable liner bags? Can’t I use plastic bags? Plastic bags do not breakdown or degrade. Residents are required to use 100 per cent compostable bags, use paper liner bags, or alternatively, wrap contents in newspaper. Plastic does not break down, making it very costly and inefÄ cient to separate and remove it from compostable material. Plastic often remains in the processed material, which means lower-grade compost. Bags that are 100 per cent compostable break down naturally as the organics begin to decompose and become part of the compost. Where can I get a green bin or replace my broken one? If you are new to the Region of Durham, new kits that include a green bin, kitchen catcher, and blue boxes can be obtained by contacting the Waste Management Centre at 905-579-5264, 1-800-667-5671, or email waste@durham.ca. If your green bins or blue boxes are broken, replacement bins are provided free of charge as long as you bring your broken items for exchange to the Waste Management Centre located at 4600 Garrard Rd. N. in Whitby between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday. 1-800-667-5671 www.durhamregionwaste.ca NEWS ADVERTISER 905 683 5110 Impaired charges continue to pile up in Durham’s RIDE campaign Total now more than 100 DURHAM -- More than 100 people have now been charged with drunk driving by Durham police officers working this year’s Festive RIDE cam- paign. Another 25 impaired driving charges were laid during the fifth week of the annual effort, bring- ing this year’s total to 109. After the fifth week of last year’s campaign, the total stood at 104. During the week, officers stopped 1,772 vehicles and admin- istered 85 roadside breath tests. In addition to those charged with impaired, 22 motorists had their licences suspended for registering a warning in roadside tests. The campaign contin- ues through the holidays. Durham cops rank high in clearing serious crime DURHAM -- Durham police continue to effectively deal with serious crime in the community, according to a recently-released Statistics Canada report. The Durham service ranks second in the country for its ability to solve serious crimes, including homi- cides, robberies and break and enters, the report con- cludes. It’s the second year in a row the Durham service has been recognized for its effi- ciency, Chief Mike Ewles noted in a statement. “... (T)o receive this rec- ognition two years in a row is quite amazing for one municipal police service,” the chief said. The report, Police Resourc- es in Canada 2010, included a relatively new measure- ment of police performance -- a weighted crime clear- ance rate -- indicating how well police services solve the more serious crimes such as homicides, robberies or break and enters. In communities with a pop- ulation more than 100,000, Durham police ranked sec- ond overall in Canada with a weighted rate of 47.6. Dur- ham was second only to the Kingston, Ontario police (47.8) in Canada. Last year, Durham was also ranked second across Canada. To establish the weight- ed clearance rates, Statistics Canada took the number of criminal incidents and gave them different weights based on the severity of the crime. The weighted clearance rate represents the weighted number of crimes cleared as a percentage of the weighted number of total crime. POLICE durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 23, 201013 AP POLICE Complaint alleges Durham police chief interfered in domestic case Police Services Board to meet on issue in January JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Durham police Chief Mike Ewles is being investigated by the police services board over allegations he interfered with a domestic assault investigation. The police services board will meet in mid- January to consider the complaint, which accuses the chief of siding with a former police volunteer whose estranged husband made a complaint against her. “The board has received (the complaint) but has not looked at it,” said acting boards chair- man Bruce Boyle. “We want to get a report from the chief so we get both sides.” The complaint was for- warded to the board by the Office of the Independent Police Review director, an agency created in 2009 to handle public complaints about police. It’s alleged a man who accused his estranged wife of domestic assault wound up being charged himself after intervention by Chief Ewles. The man’s lawyer, Julian Falconer, said the case “has all the taint of a conflict of interest”. The complainant’s name hasn’t been revealed. The OIPRD doesn’t comment on investiga- tions. In an e-mail sent to all officers earlier this month, Chief Ewles confirmed some elements of the complaint. “The complaint relates to two telephone calls I made to West Division regarding an active domestic violence investigation,” the message read. Mr. Boyle said the board will choose its course of action after formally reviewing the complaint and the chief’s response. “We can either investigate or report back that we won’t investigate and give a reason why,” he said. Mr. Boyle promised the police services board will make public its decision on the complaint. -- with files from Torstar news services MIKE EWLES 686-43433 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax, DR. 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He played junior with the Oshawa Legionaires, Pickering Panthers and Huntsville Otters. WORLD JUNIORS De Haan salutes mom and dad Oshawa Generals’ defenceman gives props to parents after scoring for Team Canada SHAWN CAYLEY scayley@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- With just two goals for the Oshawa Generals this season, Calvin de Haan is the first to admit he doesn’t find the back of the net all that often. And when he does, the Carp native, located near Ottawa, and first round pick of the New York Islanders is generally pretty reserved in celebration. Monday, though, he took a page out of a new book when he scored a power-play goal during Canada’s 8-0 victory over Switzerland in a pre- competition game for the World Junior Hockey Championships. When his wrister from the blue-line beat Swiss netminder Benjamin Conz, after raising his hands over his head, de Haan immediately turned to his right and pointed into the stands near the Canadian bench. His target? “Mom and Dad. I gave a little shout out to them,” de Haan said with a big smile follow- ing the game at the General Motors Centre. “It just came to me. Usually if I score a goal, which isn’t very often, I don’t really celebrate. I just kind of thought about it on the spot.” de Haan was one of eight different goal scor- ers for Canada on the night, and considering the team has trumpeted the angle of having no superstars on the roster, instead featuring a team built around depth, Canada played its game to a tee. “Great, great depth on this team. Lots of strength up front. We’re very solid. Everyone complements each other very well. The goal- tending, everything. I like our team right now,” de Haan said. Paired with Spokane defenceman Jared Cowen, a first round pick of the Ottawa Sena- tors, de Haan said he felt the two showed some solid chemistry and he hopes to skate along- side the hulking 6-foot-5 1/2 Saskatchewan native when the tournament gets going for real on Boxing Day in Buffalo against Russia. “We complement each other very well I think. He’s more of a stay-at-home type, where I like to skate the puck a bit more. We had great chemistry (Monday) and hopefully we can keep that going,” de Haan said. While the game gave de Haan and the rest of Team Canada a chance to beat up on some- one other than each other, which they’d done in practice for several days prior, it also gave de Haan a chance to go up against fellow Island- ers prospect and friend Nino Niederreiter, who was New York’s first round pick, fifth overall, in last summer’s draft. “Me and him are real good buds now. We talk all the time,” said de Haan, who shared a nice embrace with Niederreiter during the post- game handshakes. “There’s no friends on the ice when we’re playing, but off the ice we’re buds.” Back inside the Canadian room, de Haan is among a group of returning players, including captain Ryan Ellis of the Windsor Spitfires, that will be leaned on in part due to their experi- ence in bringing home a silver medal last year, and in the case of Ellis, a gold the year before in Ottawa. de Haan, along with Brayden Schenn of the Brandon Wheat Kings and Cowen were cho- sen as alternate captains, an honour de Haan doesn’t take lightly. “It’s a great honour. We’ve got 22 leaders on this team, but to be singled out wearing a letter it’s just a great feeling,” he said. Speaking of great feelings, he couldn’t help but feel good about the love he received from the more than 6,000 at the GM Centre on Mon- day. “It was an unbelievable feeling. I got a stand- ing (ovation) there for a bit. It feels great,” said de Haan, who received the loudest cheers of the night, first during the pre-game introduc- tions and then again when he scored his goal. “We get great loyal fans to our games and it was good to see that. It was a full house and it was rocking. It was awesome.” Canada won its second pre-tournament game Tuesday night, knocking off Sweden 4-1 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto and will wrap up exhibition play Thursday night with a game in Kitchener against Finland. Canada’s first game of the tournament is against Russia on Boxing Day. RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND OSHAWA -- Team Canada defenceman and assistant captain Calvin de Haan, also a defender for the Oshawa Generals, scored a goal against Switzerland during world junior hockey exhibition play at the GM Centre in Oshawa on Monday. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 23, 201018 AP 2 1Maid-Mart Inc.Sunshade Blinds & Drapes A&T Mechanical 3 Look for this feature every other Thursday. 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The elementary team is newly formed this year as part of the Ajax Ice Waves Synchronized Skating program. While some of the 14 skaters have synchro experience, many are new to the sport. Members of the elementary team are Carmen Aguayo, Kara Dalton, Sarah Durnford, Rebecca Klotz, Ashley Locke, Meaghan Mastin- sek, Chelsea Rehel, Joren Roma- niuk, Delaney Sawyer, Reece Saw- yer, Riley Sawyer, Alliza Thoms, Rebekah VanRooy and Alice Zou- barev. Cathy Copeland and Cathy Svendsen coach the team, and Les- lie Klotz and Carla Rehel serve as team managers. The juvenile and pre-novice teams also joined the elementary team in Stratford this season, plac- ing 8th out of 12 teams and 7th out of 10 teams respectively. Forty-one skaters ranging from 9 to 17 years of age skate with the Ajax Ice Waves Synchronized Skat- ing Program, representing the Ajax Skating Club which also offers learn-to-skate and advanced skat- ing programs for skaters of all ages and abilities. You can follow the Ice Waves teams at www.ice-waves. com. If you would like to learn more about skating programs in general, go to www.ajaxskatingclub.ca. SUBMITTED PHOTO STRATFORD -- It was a silver medal-winning performance for the Ajax Ice Waves Elementary team at a competition in Stratford. Many of the team members are new to the sport. HOCKEY Another split for Durham West Lightning AJAX -- It was another busy weekend for the Durham West Junior Lightning as they hosted the Whitby Junior Wolves Satur- day evening and then hosted the Stoney Creek Junior Sabres for a Sunday afternoon tilt. Against Whitby, the Lightning held the second-place Wolves to a single point in the first and then tied it up in the third after a score- less second period. Marissa Red- mond slipped one by, assisted by Kathryn Goodwin, and it began to look like the girls would pull off a tie and force overtime. Unfortu- nately, with less than two minutes left while on a power play, Whitby was able to pull ahead for the win in what proved to be a stel- lar game. Goalie Chantal Bicket stopped 25 shots and was out- standing in goal in the 2-1 loss. On Sunday afternoon, the Stoney Creek Junior Sabres dropped by and Durham wast- ed no time in getting to the net with the first goal scored by Sara Kaljuvee, while on the power play. Marissa Maugeri and Red- mond provided the assists. Then, midway through the first, Rebec- ca Rutherford broke away for an unassisted goal. The second peri- od saw tight play from both sides and no scoring. In the third, Dur- ham ran into some penalty trou- ble and were forced to play for almost four minutes in a six on four as the Sabres pulled their goalie in an attempt to tie the game. The attempt was foiled when Emily Kekewich scored the empty netter to seal the game. Next up, the team will host an alumni game Thursday, Dec. 23, which will also feature a food drive. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. and the puck drops at 6:30. Many top notch players are returning to be a part of the game. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 23, 201019 APXMAS GIFT IDEASXMAS GIFT IDEAS GOLF & FASHION CLEARANCEGOLF & FASHION CLEARANCE 177 Pickering Pkwy - Open til Xmas Next door to Cora’s and Extreme Fitness. 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Bi-weekly payments will commence based on your start date. Applicable provincial tax applies. No additional fees are required above the regular membership fee. Membership fees vary based on club and the selected membership option chosen. Offer valid at participating locations only. Limited time offer. Other conditions apply, see club for details. %R[LQJ:HHN6SHFLDO%R[LQJ:HHN6SHFLDO Join us for Pickering Co-Ed club GRAND OPENING January 13th 4-8 pmttttttthhhhhhh Join us for Pickering Co-Ed club GRAND OPENING January 13th 4-8 pm Joining Made Easy: No Money Down! No Enrolment!* (on a 1 year membership) Limited Time Offer KINGSTON/HARWOOD WOMEN’S CLUB 30 Kingston Rd. 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Candlelight Carol Service 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!” 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 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” PICKERING VILLAGEUNITED CHURCH 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 SAFE HAVEN SAFE HAVEN WORSHIP CENTREWORSHIP CENTRE CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE - CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE - FRIDAY DECEMBER 24FRIDAY DECEMBER 24THTH FROM 7:00 - 8:00PM FROM 7:00 - 8:00PM SPECIAL MUSIC PROVIDED BY SEVERAL SPECIAL MUSIC PROVIDED BY SEVERAL OF OUR SAFE HAVEN FAMILY! OF OUR SAFE HAVEN FAMILY! NEW YEAR’S EVE SERVICE - FRIDAY DECEMBER 31NEW YEAR’S EVE SERVICE - FRIDAY DECEMBER 31STST FROM 7:15 - 8:00PM FROM 7:15 - 8:00PM SPECIAL MUSIC; HER HONOUR RUTH ANN ONLEY SPECIAL MUSIC; HER HONOUR RUTH ANN ONLEY & MR. LLOYD KNIGHT!& MR. LLOYD KNIGHT! *** EVERYONE WELCOME!! *** 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 ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN C CHURCH Celebrate God coming into our midst in the person of his Son Jesus 35 Church St. N., Ajax • 905-683-7311 email: standrewsajax@gmail.com www.standrewsajax.ca Lives transformed through Jesus… that’s our goal every Sunday when we worship at 10:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS EVE Carols at 6:50 p.m., Family Service at 7:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion Service at 10:30 p.m. NEW YEAR’S EVE Potluck & Games 9:30 p.m. Worship Service 11:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome 65 Kings Cres., Ajax905.683.4740www.stpaulsajax.org 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 Eve Friday, December 24th 4:00 p.m. Children’s and Family Eucharist 7:00 p.m. Contemporary Eucharist 9:00 p.m. Contemporary Eucharist 11:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist with Candles & Choir ST. PAULS ON THE HILL ANGLICAN CHURCH 882 Kingston Rd., Pickering (at Fairport Rd.) • 905-839-7909 www.stpaulsonthehill.com Christmas Day Saturday, December 25th 10:30 a.m. Traditional Eucharist 1st Sunday After Christmas Sunday, December 26th 8:00 a.m. Traditional Eucharist (BCP) 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Sunday January 2nd 7:45 a.m. Traditional Eucharist 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Service, Family Blessing 11:00 a.m. Traditional Service, Family Blessing For further Worship Directory info., call Erin Jackson at 905-683-5110 or email: ejackson@durhamregion.com durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 23, 201021 AP CONTINUING EDUCATION Need to write your Certificate of Qualification exam? Durham College offers Pre Exam courses at the Whitby Campus. • Hairstylist • Electrician • Plumber • Welder and more..... Call 905.721.3330 for further details www.durhamcollege.ca/coned Mental Health Nursing Certificate This revised program will prepare the nurse (RN/RPN)) with in-depth theoretical knowledge and hands-on clinical practice. Call for more information 905.721.2000 ext. 2496 www.durhamcollege.ca/coned 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 SERVERS WITH EXPERIENCE Required For billiards, bar, casual dining. Bring resumes in person to The Roi Billiards Bar & Grill, 200 John St. W., Oshawa CNC OPERATOR'S, & MOLD MAKER'S Shift work, Beneﬁ ts, East of Oshawa. Travel may be required Email: reception@awcco.com Fax: 905-434-7939 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 Start the New Year off Right!! Fraser Ford Oshawa requires a *Senior Service Advisor *Ford Licensed Technician Growing business, excellent wages and beneﬁ ts. Fax resume Attn: Scott Fraser (905)576-6078 or email to: scott@fraserford.ca Career Training AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program.Financial aid if qualiﬁ ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation In- stitute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 Drivers OWNER OPERATOR & COMPANY AZ DRIVER for Cobourg based company, to run US/ Western Canada OR Western Canada only. Paid percentage, must have 3yrs min. Fax resume: 905-377-1479, call (905)377-1407. Career Training 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. Career Training General Help CUSTOMER SERVICE Representative with valid driver's license and clean driver's abstract required for deliveries, pick-ups, monitor- ing inventories, customer service and cash collection. Send resume: Canadian Lin- en and Uniform Service, 109 Waterloo St. Oshawa ON L1H 3W9 DATA ENTRY PERSON wanted for Pickering of- ﬁ ce. Ability to multi-task, computer and telephone skills are essential. Email: rctrans@rogers.com Career Training General Help LOOKING FOR person will- ing to speak to small groups. Part/full time. Car & Internet necessary Diana 1-866-306- 5858 NEW BAKERY IN Oshawa looking for a baker with at least 3 years experience. Call 416-837-1358 (10:00AM To 10:00PM) SUPERINTENDENT Durham East area. Mature couple only. Salary & 2-bedroom apt. Routine repairs, mainte- nance & cleaning. Clear cur- rent Police Check required. 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Log on to: www.durhamregion.com durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 23, 201022 AP HOLIDAY PUBLISHING SCHEDULE We will be publishing: Sunday December 19 Thursday December 23 Friday December 24 Wednesday December 29 Thursday December 30 Classiﬁ ed Deadlines: 3:00pm the business day before Please note: there will be NO PAPERS on December 17, 22 or 31 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent & security. 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A Large & Interesting Auction of Georgian & Victorian Furniture to include Victorian Mahogany Dining Table, Chairs & Sideboard, Early Mahogany Grandfather Clock & French Mantle Clocks, Mahogany Writing Tables, Canadian Sheraton Style Sofa, Oak Dining Table & Press Back Chairs, Victorian Settee, French Furniture, Numerous Side Tables, Canadian Paintings to include J.W. Beatty, Frank Hennessey & others, Bang & Olufsen Stereo System, Bronzes, 2 Vintage Doll Houses, Dolls, Silver & Silver Plate, Crystal Stemware, Early English Porcelain, Dinner Services, Royal Crown Derby "2451", Rare Doulton Figures, Books, Vintage Clothing from the Estate of Marlene Shields & Estate Jewellery. Large Collection of Oriental Items to include Snuff Bottles, Painted Scrolls & Porcelain. Watch Website for Updates. HALF PRICE Indoor Yard Sale: Monday @ 9:30 a.m For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 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 General Help Business OpportunitiesB WOODWORKING SHOP SPACE AVAILABLE. 4,000 sq. ft. fully equipped woodworking shop available to share. Monthly terms. 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Extra park- ing $25/mo. Laundry on site. Close to all amenities. Call Patrick 905-443-0191. OSHAWA/BOWMANVILLE 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Suites w/balconies, parking, laundry facilities, near all amenities. 905-623-4172 The Veltri Group www.veltrigroup.com OSHAWA; 2-BDRMS above store, A1 condition, very bright, (Wilson & Olive) $700.00/mo. Plus hydro, First/Last, references please, no pets, ready for occupan- cy, call 1-905-856-5710/1- 416-738-0470 General Help Apartments & Flats for RentA 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 WHITBY, 2 bedrooms from $970 all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Ofﬁ ce hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 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 Places of Worship 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 PICKERING, a separate room for rent, $395 inclusive, quiet home, available imme- diately, near shopping & amenities. Female preferred. Call (905)426-1974, leave message if not home. PICKERING, MAIN FLOOR room, large window, near Transit and Town Centre, all inclusive, non-smoking in- side, suits working person. Large back yard, $450/month, all utilities/cable/wireless includ- ed. Available immediately. (905)839-7237. Shared Accommodation $595/MONTH, All inclusive, upscale house to share. Pool, phone, cable, laundry, parking, internet, Oshawa Centre area. Call and leave message, (905)721-8763. PICKERING, Brock/Kingston Rd. Furnished bedroom, queen bedroom suite, walk- in closet, private bath, (shared kitchen). Laundry, cable, included. Mature fe- male preferred $500/month, inclusive. (905)686-8259. 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 Health & Homecare HOME CARE required for disabled female in Ajax 10am - 2pm Saturday & Sun- day's. $12/hour. Call after 6pm weekdays (905)428- 6605 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. Places of Worship Articles for SaleA 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. BED, ALL new Queen ortho- pedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 FIREWOOD. Seasoned, Ma- ple, Beechwood, Oak, Black- cherry mix. $320/bush cord. All from Pickering. 416-569- 2295 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. 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 $375, 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 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. A-1 FIREWOOD, dry hard- wood, guaranteed. (905)436- 6600 (905)260-1774. Pets, Supplies, Boarding 4 BEAUTIFUL healthy Golden Retriever puppies, vet checked, ﬁ rst shots, dewormed, References available $500. Call 705- 924-3127. BEAUTIFUL GOLDENDOO- DLE boy, very low shed, great personality. New Doodle babies ready for Christmas & New Year, extremely low to non shed. 705-437-2790 www.doodletreasures.com 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 Cars for Sale 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$$$ Subject to HST & licencing, AMBER MOTORS - 3120 Danforth Avenue, Scarbo- rough 416-864-1310 TIRED OF TAKING THE BUS? Car Repairs Got You Down? Bankrupt? Poor Credit? 100% Approval. Drive The Car You Need Today. Call 1-877-743-9292 Or Apply Online @ www.needacartoday.ca. Cars for Sale ED PLANT'S AUTO, 481 Ritson Rd South Oshawa (905)213-2571. 05 Aveo 5 $3990; 03 Nissan Pathﬁ nder 4x4 $7990; 03 Chev Blazer 4x4 $5995; 03 Hyundai Accent Auto $3595; 02 Chry Concorde LXI $3990; 05 Chev Cavalier $3990; 04 Sunﬁ re 2-dr $2990; 01 Focus 4-dr auto $2650; 01 Saturn auto $2650; 00 Buick Park Ave 112-km $4250; 01 Chev Cavalier auto 101-km $2990; 00 Ford Focus 109-km 4-dr $4250; 99 Merc Grand Marquis LS $2990; 96 Merc Cougar XR7 mint $2990; 03 Pontiac G.P. $2850. All cars safety & e-tested. + hst & lic. Cars WantedC ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week any- time. Please call 905-426- 0357. !!! $$ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) (905)424-3508 ! ! ! ! $ $ AAA ALL SCRAP CARS, old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob any- time (905)431-0407. ! ! ! $200-$2000 Cash For Cars & Trucks or $300 Gov. Program 1-888-355-5666 ! !!$ WHITTLE SCRAP Solu- tions. We pay cash for your scrap cars, truck, and vans! Fast free pickup. 24/7. 905-431-1808. $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER Always the best cash deal - up to $100 - $300 on the spot for your good cars, trucks, vans. Environmentally friendly green disposal for speedy service. (905)655- 4609 or (416)286-6156. CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES Cars WantedC $200-$2000 Cash For Cars Dead or Alive Fast Free Towing 7 Days a Week 647-628-0946 $250-$2000 Ajaxautowreckers.com Cash for Cars, Trucks and All Scrap Metal. Or $300 Government Program 905-686-1771 416-896-7066 Vans/ 4-Wheel DriveV FOR SALE, 2000 Dodge Ram3500 15 seater, 165,000km. As is, $4,200 O.B.O. Tel: 905-623-3761. Adult Entertainment SILK See one of our very sexy and friendly companions for discreet encounters In/Out (905)809-2084 Always Hiring! MassagesM AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com Now hiring!!! OPEN 7 Days/Week Asian Girls serenityajaxspa.com 905-231-0272 43 Station St. Unit 1, Ajax OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 Vendors WantedV Vendors WantedV MassagesM MassagesM Special $25 Relaxing Massage 6095 Kingston Rd. 401/Meadowvale SPRING SPA 10am-9pm 7days 416-287-0338 Now Hiring 50th Birthday Your family and friends wish you a blessed ﬁ ftieth. Many are your attributes, great is your ability to love, teach, model and propel mediocre to mighty. Transparency your leadership style. We honor your birth, blessed by your legacy earned from your beloved grandmother. Red carpet awaits you. Nanima Sandra Flemmings! Engagement Selwyn and Jacqueline Newton are thrilled to announce the engagement of their daughter Kate to Tom, son of Bruce and Kathy Kahler. Tom proposed to Kate on vacation in Ireland. The wedding will take place July 2011. Auctions Milestones www.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-5110 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 23, 201023 AP Nature’s Keeper Landscaping & Maintenance • Free estimates • Fast reliable service • 24 hour service, including holidays • Emergency service provided • Ask about our salt delivery program • Discounts on joint driveways • Senior discounts available Snow Removal Residential Only Program to run from Nov. 1st - April 15th or last snowfall PRE-PAY AND SAVE 15% Call 905-925-9954 or 905-925-9951 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" 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 Home Improvement Painting & Decorating Home Improvement House Cleaning Home Improvement Appliance RepairsA BUSINESS ANDSERVICE DIRECTORY Death Notices To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-5110 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. HOLLINGER, Wayne - Entered into rest at the Oshawa General Hospital on Tuesday De- cember 21, 2010 in his 64th year. Wayne Hollinger, loving brother of Dorothy and Jack Dunstall, Carol (Lue) and Ron Burkholder and Brian and Geraldine. Loving uncle to Kel- ly, Lynn, Brianna and Alex. Predeceased by his parents, Murray and Blanche Hollinger. Wayne will be sadly missed by his many family and friends. Visitation will be held at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax, 905-428-8488 on Tues- day December 28, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. followed by the Funeral Service in the Chapel at 12:30 p.m. Interment at Erskine Cemetery Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. A Guest Book may be signed at www.mceachniefu- neral.ca SKEA, Derrick Charles Lorne - died peacefully after a brief illness on December 19th, in his 51st year, in Guelph, Ontario. Loving partner of Lucie Harrison. Beloved son of Lorna June Skea and the late Stanley J Skea (L Col Ret.) of Whitby. Sadly missed by his brother Michael (Laurence Boucher) and his sisters Danna and Marjorie. Dearly missed by his nieces and nephews, Sarah Frape (Sean Bannon), Amanda Frape (David Gardiner), Rebecca Frape, Matthew Skea, and Michelle Skea. Also missed by his great nieces and nephew, Aiden Skye, Aileen, Lauren and Elliott. Long time employee of Hitachi (Guelph). Derrick leaves behind the many friends he made while working and travelling the world. His short life was lived to the fullest and he really did do it "My Way". At his request, no service will be held. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. TYBORSKI, Frank - Passed away at Southlake Residence on December 19th, 2010 at the age of 86. Predeceased by his wife Doreen and son Stephen. Cherished father to Pam, Adele and Paul. Beloved Umpa to Erica, Mar- shall, Luke, Sage and Al. Great grandfather to Bella and Lillian. Will be missed by his sons and daughter in law, Paul, Gerry and Jo-Anne. A private family service has taken place. Funeral arrangements entrusted to McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 905-428- 8488. Memorial donations may be made to Southlake Residence (640 Grace Street, Newmarket). A Guest Book may be signed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca DEATH NOTICE LISTINGS For Audio on current deaths, call 905-683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. Visit us online: communitynotices.ca or Daily Death Notices you can have any birth notice, birthday, wedding, anniversary or engagement or engagement notice published.notice published. For information call This Week classi ed department Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 905-683-5110. F f Limit of 50 words. Limit of 50 words. Please send Milestones Please send Milestones submissions to submissions to milestonesmilestones@@durhamregion.comdurhamregion.com by Tuesdays at 4 p.m. for by Tuesdays at 4 p.m. for Thursday publication. Thursday publication. Milestones is now a Milestones is now a fee-for-service feature. fee-for-service feature. ForFor$$3535plus HSTplus HST Prepayment is required. Catch Classifieds ONLINE! ANYTIME! Log on to: www.durhamregion.com durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 23, 201024 AP www.mattamyhomes.com Collections & Recollections. Every Christmas we have the good fortune to gather with friends and family and recollect the memories of Christmas past. Those times in our youth that can never be forgotten. For many Canadian families the traditions of Christmas include a collection of some kind. Perhaps a new tree ornament appears each year. Maybe there’s an ever-expanding collection of nutcrackers, large and small. For some, these collections stretch back through the mists of time. Collections help us make recollections. They allow us to open up our memories and recall the stories behind various pieces of the collection. But more importantly, they allow us to remember the relatives behind the collection. The eccentric aunt. The jolly uncle. The stern but loving grandmother. The mysterious cousin who was always just getting back from somewhere and had mystical stories to tell of strange lands far away. The warmth of Christmas rests in these stories. It’s these recollections that make us feel that we are part of something bigger. And in the end, whether it is a collection of family heirlooms, or just a recollection of a loved one, the important and magical thing is that each Christmas, every single member of the family, through all time, is there in the room. A very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to one and all.