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Home My WebLink AboutNA2010_12_24 PARVANEH PESSIAN ppessian@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- The last time Anthony Lue set eyes on the man he credits with saving his life, he was looking up at him while lying helplessly on his back, with no feeling in his legs. The Whitby man was being transported to hospital by helicopter after being crushed by a scrap yard crane magnet in a horrif- ic workplace accident in September 2009. Critical care flight paramedic Dave Dasti was by his side, keeping him calm despite the shock. “He was just talking and assuring me it’d be OK,” said Mr. Lue, 22, who reunited with Mr. Dasti for the first time on Dec. 17. $699* x KINGSTON RD.E/HWY 2 HWY 401 WICKS DR.SALEM RD.WWW.MAYTAGCLEARANCE.COM 280 Kingston Rd. E., Unit 2 (Ajax Wal-Mart Centre) Corner of Kingston Rd. & Salem, Ajax 905-426-6900 $999* News Advertiser Maytag Store Now Offers Air Miles! 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We are Durham’s Á ooring experts Friday, December 31 7 pm - 9 pm Pickering Recreation Complex 905.685.6582 cityofpickering.com/greatevents Free fun for everyone! facebook.com/newsdurham twitter.com/newsdurham Pressrun 50,400 • 32 pages • Optional 3 week delivery $6/$1 newsstand PICKERING NNews ews AAddveverr titiseserrTHE Friday, December 24, 2010 SEASONS’GREETINGS Happy holidays Our staff wishes you all the best and merriest COMMUNITY 8 Helping Salvation Army rings up donations GIVING 14 Community spirit Neighbourhood gives generously and grows closer RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND WHITBY -- Anthony Lue, 22, was reunited with critical care paramedic Dave Dasti Dec. 17. Mr. Dasti was part of the team that airlifted Mr. Lue by helicopter to a Toronto trauma centre following a work related accident on Sept. 30, 2009. Mr. Lue was paralyzed from the waist down by the accident. 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As the regional cardiac centre for Scar- borough and Durham, Rouge Valley’s cardiac care program is home to a com- prehensive range of cardiac services at both locations. Rouge Valley’s leader- ship in arrhythmia management and the growth of the program attracted Dr. Makanjee to the community hospital. “I felt that Rouge Valley was on the cusp of developing an exciting arrhyth- mia service,” he said. “This role allows me to practise my skills in complex device implantation, and to practise a variety of arrhythmia skills.” Rouge Valley offers a number of arrhythmia management services, including a comprehensive pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-defibrila- tor service, which consists of evaluation, implantation and follow-up for ongoing management of patients and their pace- makers or ICD devices. Arrhythmia management services is accessible through the arrhythmia clinic at the Centenary campus. Before the addition of Dr. Makanjee, Rouge Valley could only provide servic- es for a portion of arrhythmia patients in the region, with many having to travel to other health-care facilities for this care. “I’m committed to my patients, and passionate about the arrhythmia servic- es offered in the cardiac program,” Dr. Makanjee said. “Electrophysiology is a team sport, and there are very exciting times ahead in terms of what we’ll be doing.” Dr. Makanjee is originally from South Africa, and completed his undergradu- ate degree and clinical training at the University of Natal’s Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine in South Africa. He was a senior cardiology resident in cardiology at Groote Schuur Hospi- tal, Cape Town, home of the world’s first cardiac transplant. He has also worked as an internist at a number of United Kingdom hospi- tals, including Weston General Hospi- tal, North Somerset, England and Mid Ulster Hospital, Northern Ireland. He also has post-graduate degrees in internal medicine and cardiology in South Africa, the United Kingdom and Canada and has received various schol- arships and academic awards. For more information on cardiac care at Rouge Valley, visit www.rougevalley. ca/cardiaccare. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 24, 20103 AP We’re ready with some great bargains– Happy Boxing Week! Over 200 Stores & Services H&M Gap La Senza Sirens Roots Zellers American Eagle Outfitters Urban Behavior Sears Olsen Europe Aéropostale La Vie en Rose ALDO Boathouse Coach Nygård Reitman’s Payless ShoeSource Bath & Body Works Tristan the Bay Dynamite Suzy Shier Garage Clothing Co.pickeringtowncentre.com Load up on amazing Boxing Week deals, find a perfect New Year’s Eve outfit, and get the gear for a winter of fun. Get ready to shop – we’re ready for you! 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December 22, 2010 Issue now goes to the Province for a regulation to start process REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Durham Region is one step closer to electing the Regional chairman after councillors voted to move forward with the issue. After a majority of voters in all municipalities voted yes on a ballot question to elect the Regional chairman, councillors considered a motion on Dec. 22 to ask the Province to pass a regulation which would allow Durham to start the process. This would include holding nec- essary public meetings and sending the issue to local councils for approval. The motion passed in a 20-5 vote, with all five votes against coming from north- ern municipalities. Of the six north Durham council- lors, only Uxbridge mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor voted in favour of it. Ajax Mayor Steve Parish, who has long supported electing the chair, thanked Regional chairman Roger Anderson for moving the issue forward and also thanked residents who have supported the idea over the years, including writing numerous letters to the edi- tor. “For the first time in 2014, the people will debate what the Region’s priorities will be and how their tax dollars will be spent,” he said. Whitby councillor Don Mitchell pointed out there are still issues to be worked out before a chairman could be elected -- such as how to engage the electorate -- and said he hoped the Province would create a process that would apply to all munici- palities. “At the end of the day, we want this to be a change for the better rather than the other,” he said. Pickering councillor Jenni- fer O’Connell said although there may be growing pains, it was the right thing to do. “How can giving the public a stronger voice ever be a step backward?” she said. But not everyone was thrilled with referendum question and the subsequent request to the Province. “I’m really disappointed the process is going the way it’s going,” said Brock Mayor Larry O’Connor. He said he wished Region- al council could have had a discussion on the issue and examined other options such as a county system where the Regional chairman could be chosen from among elected officials. However, he seemed resigned to the change. “I think the horse is out of the barn on this one and I think we’ve gone quite a ways down the road on this one and it’s going to happen,” he said. Mr. Anderson said he expected lots of debate on the issue at local councils. 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It is like saying Honda Civics are in the majority of car crashes, so all Honda cars should be taken off the roads. The author of the letter obviously does not own a dog, or had a bad experience with one at some point. To insinuate that my 14-pound shipoo should walk around muzzled in public is almost comical. Sure, there are some dogs who are raised by owners who don’t train them properly and they become a danger regarding bites, but for the author to think that a tiny dog is any threat whatsoever is crazy. There are already fines and possible jail time involved for the owners of dogs who bite people, and I do see a majority of large dogs (rottweilers and pitbulls) whose own- ers do muzzle the dog for safety, but a let- ter like the one you guys printed simply creates an unfounded panic among people and a fear of canines in the long run. Hopefully people will realize that dogs such as my little Chewbacca are more like- ly to jump up and try to lick their hands than ever think of biting them! Dave Groom Whitby SELFLESSNESS Christmas spirits lifted by local youth To the editor: Last Sunday I had the privilege of serving residents of a homeless shelter in down- town Toronto with a group of young peo- ple. Believe me, this is a great way to herald the holy days of Christmas. The Christmas dinner at this location is an annual event organized by a young man from Ajax, Warren Alfonso. Warren’s Christmas party truly reflects the spirit of the season: sharing and giving. This year his initiative was supported by a group of about 20 youth from the Picker- ing-Ajax Gathering Place, headed by youth pastors Dwayne Hutchings and Geninne Bridge. The appreciative residents were first given a tasty and generous meal, some of it contributed by Pickering-Ajax restaurants. The residents were individually served first with the meal and beverages and then with wrapped gift boxes. There was a small band in attendance and some Christmas favourites were belt- ed out by the organizer’s father, Winston, by Dwayne and by a brother of the famous American gospel singer CeCe Winans. At one stage one of the residents took over the microphone and had everyone singing joyously along with some jazzed up carols. A table of good quality used cloth- ing was also available for the residents to select from. It is an unbelievably satisfying experience to spend time with these often neglected folks. Visiting a homeless shelter under such circumstances shows that we really were meant to be our brothers’ and sisters’ keep- ers. It is the meaning of Christmas. We see so many negative images of young people in the media; when they do extraor- dinary deeds they are seldom acknowl- edged. I am eternally grateful to young Warren for giving me this opportunity to serve. Michael White Ajax SECURITY No rationale to lengthy background checks To the editor: I know this has been written about just recently but the police service having peo- ple wait four to six weeks for a background check is pretty outrageous. My question is this: if police can pull up your criminal background on their cruis- er laptops almost instantly then why does it take several weeks go the extra step and actually print it off? The process should only take a matter of minutes. If so much wasn’t riding on it I wouldn’t mind but I’m waiting for this to arrive before I can begin intake into the Army Reserves. This waiting is just another broomstick in the wheel. Two things: if you’re understaffed I’m qualified and will gladly take a full-time position to help expedite the turnaround time and if I’m wrong about the ease of the process will gladly entertain a refutation from someone inside the police services to set us all straight. Jamie Crosmas Oshawa & A Metroland Media Group Ltd. 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But for the family of Corporal Steve Martin, the latest Canadian casualty in Afghanistan, Christmas 2010 will be forever marked with sadness. Cpl. Martin, the 154th Canadian soldier who has died in the Afghan mission, was killed by a roadside bomb blast while on foot patrol last Saturday near Kandahar. The young soldier, from St-Cyrille-de-Wen- dover, near Drummondville, Que., was just two days shy of his 25th birthday and on his second tour of duty. Brig.-Gen. Dean Milner, commander of Canada’s Task Force Kandahar stated, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the fallen soldier during this difficult time. We will not forget the sacrifice of this soldier as we continue to bring secu- rity and hope to the people of Kandahar province.” As with all the brave Canadian men and women who have lost their lives to help secure safety and freedom for the Afghan people, Cpl. Martin was honoured and remembered by the many supportive souls who lined the overpasses on the Highway of Heroes in Durham Region and into Toronto. Hopefully his family found some measure of solace and strength in this gesture of strang- ers, as Canadians paid their final respects to a young man who made the ultimate sacri- fice. Death is never easy to accept. Howev- er, when death comes to one so young, with so much life ahead of him, it can be difficult to rationalize. And when a parent or grand- parent must bury a child or grandchild, it seems terribly wrong, not the way it is sup- posed to be. This Christmas season will be a heart- breaking one for the Martin family, as it will be for every family who has lost a loved one this year. There’s that empty chair around the Christmas table and that familiar laugh ever silenced through the stark finality of death. The same can be said for the remain- ing 153 Canadian families whose sons, daughters, husbands or wives have lost their lives in Afghanistan while serving their country. This year, as our families gather around the Christmas table, take time to remember those who didn’t make it home, those who have died so that others may live, and those who have suffered physical and emotional trauma during their tours of duty. And take time to remember those left behind who must pick up the pieces and get on with their lives, despite such tragic loss. from Page 1 “He was telling me not to move because we didn’t know exactly how bad the spinal cord injury was and I did have a minor frac- ture in my neck so it could have been a lot worse.” Mr. Lue had been working as a mechanical apprentice at a specialty car repair shop in Pickering that delivered vehicles for recycling when the bizarre accident occurred. The car he was driving was pushed onto a scale used to weigh vehicles for scrap metal. Suddenly, a 20-tonne crane swung around and hit the car on an angle while another crane lift- ed it up. When someone yelled to the crane operator that Mr. Lue was still in the vehicle, the operator dropped the car from 15 feet up. “As we were circling the scene, we could see the vehicle and we thought oh no, this is really going to be bad,” said Mr. Dasti, one of two flight paramedics from Ornge, a medical transport organization called in to rush Mr. Lue to Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. During the helicopter ride, the paramedics did their best to ensure Mr. Lue had as little movement as possible. “For something like a spinal cord injury, we can’t really do a lot -- it’s the hospital and the physicians that really do the miracle stuff,” Mr. Dasti said. “Our job is to just make sure he doesn’t injure himself any fur- ther and that involves managing any pain or anxiety.” Keeping Mr. Lue still that high up in the air proved to be more difficult than they expected as he was determined to catch a glimpse of the view. “I’d never been in a helicopter before and I wanted to see what Toronto looked like from above,” Mr. Lue said with a laugh, add- ing he’s grateful the paramedics were there with him. “They really don’t know how much they did and how much they mean to me because I was scared and I wanted to see what was going on but if I moved my neck, I could have been a quad- riplegic.” Mr. Lue sustained a broken back, fractured neck, broken ribs and spinal cord damage in the incident and is now para- lyzed from the waist down. His loyal support team includes his mother Marcia, hundreds of friends, as well as physiothera- pists and occupational thera- pists he sees regularly. While doctors say he won’t walk again, it’s clear the acci- dent has done little to shatter his fierce spirit as he continues to get stronger every day. “I’m living my life as best as I can, getting up every morning and just trying to have a positive outlook on life,” said Mr. Lue, once an avid runner and base- ball player. He plans to eventually return to sports and has high hopes of one day playing wheelchair bas- ketball in the Paralympics. “It could have been a lot worse, I could not be here and I’m all about going big or going home.” Whitby man keeps positive attitude durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 24, 20107 P Lasagna - 907 g/2 lb. - purchase of gift Cards and taxes excluded Offer available from Dec. 26-29, 2010 ONLY. Offer valid at all M&M Meat Shops locations. 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For those staffing the Salvation Army’s ubiquitous Christmas ket- tles, the seasonal cheer was obvi- ous by the number of hands put- ting money in the red kettles, “It’s a very busy day,” said Carol Foote, who has been a member of the Salvation Army working at the kettles for more than 20 years. “People see me with the kettle, they smile and empty the change from their pockets.” There was barely a parking spot to be found at the mall’s large park- ing lot and the lines at many stores were long, but the inconvenienc- es of last minute shopping didn’t seem to be dampen the giving mood, she said. “(Giving) makes them feel good.” Ms. Foote’s kettle was next to the station for Santa photos and so she said she had lots of little visi- tors putting some coins in. It also helped that she was flanked by one of the Salvation Army bands play- ing carols much to the delight of the children. The children are Ms. Foote’s favourite part of volunteering, she said. “They dance or sit down on the floor and watch the band.” Volunteering to work at the kettle is a family tradition for the Footes and on Dec. 18, Ms. Foote’s hus- band, son and daughter were all working in different areas of the mall. Her daughter Elizabeth said many people stopped to talk to her when they dropped a donation. She said people often thanked her for what the Salvation Army has done for them. “A couple of days ago, a woman stopped to tell me about how the Salvation Army had helped her sis- ter with special needs in the sum- mer,” she said. Volunteer Muriel Howcroft said she has heard many stories about how the organization has helped people during her many years working Christmas shifts standing beside the kettle. “It used to be about the war and how the Salvation Army helped them during the war,” Ms. How- croft said. 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In second place was 1289 Ilona Park Rd. and third place went to 1241 Mulmur Cres. “Not only does the Mayor’s Light Tour showcase Picker- ing’s best holiday decorated homes, it is a vibrant reminder of the importance of cus- tom and tradition in our lives,” said Mayor Dave Ryan in a press release. Ms. Williams had similar sentiments. “As I keep saying, it’s not a competition for me,” she said. “It’s just something we want to do.” For her son Mike Williams, the person responsible for the decorating, the best part is the donations they collect for the Salva- tion Army of Ajax and Pickering in the spe- cial bin. “We feel very fortunate,” he said. “We feel great because of the outcome of support from the people.” Route maps of the tour are available at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade, East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd. S., Pet- ticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. and online at cityofpicker- ing.com/ durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 24, 201014 AP HOLIDAY SPIRIT Glendale community gives in Pickering Family hosts successful event to help police drive KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- It was seeing a long line of residents waiting for the local food bank to open that sprung Sandra Symington into action this season. She decided she and her fami- ly would run a toy and food drive for one day out of their home to benefit the Durham Regional Police food and toy drive and St. Paul’s On-The-Hill Community Food Bank. So her 17-year-old son Sean’s friend in graphic design made up 300 flyers and Ms. Symington put the dog on a leash and deliv- ered them to homes in her Glen- dale neighbourhood. “We also thought it was a good idea for the neighbourhood, to meet people we haven’t met before,” she said, adding it gave the many retired residents in the neighbourhood a chance to get out and socialize. So for seven hours one day close to Christmas, as Sean, his friend Alex Poce and a neighbour handed out homemade cup- cakes to the generous donors, the toys and food poured into the Symington’s living room. “We did 300 flyers and we had about 150 people,” Ms. Syming- ton said. Many of these people she and her husband had never met, but they still dropped off everything from toys for toddlers and dia- pers for babies to cologne and body wash for teenagers. Although Ms. Symington feels great that little boys and girls across Durham are going to wake up to gifts on Christmas morning, she was humble about the large haul. “I don’t think it’s me person- ally,” she said. “I think it’s every- body making the donations. I had a load of fun. I don’t think of it as work.” Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean, a longtime resident of the community, helped lug the donations to a couple of vehicles waiting to collect the goods. “What a great way to bring communities together and help less fortunate people,” he said. “Talk about the spirit of Christ- mas, which is giving and help- ing and of course celebrating Christ. “I hope this catches on and more communities do similar events next year.” Durham Police Constable Dave Conforti also helped move the large haul. “It’s a great partnership between the police and the com- munity and it clearly brought everyone together,” he said. “It’s going to a good cause.” Vanessa Micieli, Durham Police drive volunteer, said they could use more items for babies and teens. “We’re doing really well but it’s not as good as our previous years,” she said. But she thanked everyone for their donations thus far. “Even if it’s just one toy, it’s making a difference because without them we wouldn’t have a food and toy drive,” Ms. Micieli said. The drive has officially ended, but volunteers will pick up late donations from Durham police and fire stations on Dec. 27 and 28. Const. Conforti reminded res- idents that Oshawa and Picker- ing’s police stations are open 24 hours throughout the holidays. When asked if the neighbour- hood drive will be an annual event, Ms. Symington was cer- tain in her answer. “Oh absolutely, every year from here on out,” she said. JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND PICKERING -- A family in the Glendale neighbourhood decided to run a community toy drive to benefit the Durham Police food and toy drive. 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I felt lucky that somebody could support me.” At the time of his arrival, St. John’s Anglican Church in Whitby was involved in a Laos Refugee project, raising $10,000 through the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund to help those in need. Members of the congregation, includ- ing Lena Bird and her late husband Peter, welcomed Mr. Tonekham, along with his brother Soukanh and fellow ref- ugee Nakhon, into their home with open arms. “It was part of the mission of the church so we decided that we would like to be involved,” said Ms. Bird, a member of St. John’s Anglican Church since 1957. “They were shy but they tried their best to integrate with us and I didn’t feel as if they were strangers.” The trio attended school to learn Eng- lish and soon managed to find work in the community. They then moved into a Whitby apartment for a year, which was subsidized by the church. Despite being only about a year away from graduating toward a nursing pro- fession back home, Mr. Tonekham wasn’t able to bring any credentials to Canada and had to start over. “It was very difficult at first,” said Mr. Tonekham, who now works as a Regis- tered Nurse in Scarborough. “Especially the new place and the new culture and because I was starting to learn English.” Today, he lives in Ajax with his wife, Diane, and has two children, Susan, 28, and Simon, 24. After 30 years, he looks back on the early days with warm nostalgia, remem- bering the generous people who lent him a hand along his way. “I remember they showed me the way of life,” said Mr. Tonekham, who has kept in touch with Ms. Bird over the decades and still calls her “Mom.” Recently, members of St. John’s Angli- can Church looked back at how far the Laos refugees have come at a Sunday service and reception, which was also attended by several of the parishioners who were there in 1980. The congregation is working on com- piling a book that documents the his- tory of the church, with a special chap- ter being dedicated to Mr. Tonekham’s story. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 24, 201018 AP ELDON LIGHTINGELDON LIGHTING BOXING WEEK SALE ENDS JANUARY 8th, 2011 We have always offered the lowest prices on quality lighting fi xtures... AND NOW WE OFFER NO TAXES UNTIL JAN. 8th www.eldonlighting.ca 133 TAUNT O N R D. W. O S H A W A 905-432-3268 Many Items now on Clearance to make space for new collections! (Discount equivalent to no taxes*) MON, TUES, WED, FRI 9:30-6 PM THURS 9:30 -9 PM SAT 9:30 - 5 PM CLOSED SUNDAYS CLOSED DEC. 24TH & DEC. 31ST AT 3 PM COMMUNITY Church showed Ajax man ‘way of life’ 30 years ago SABRINA BYNRES / METROLAND WHITBY -- Lena Bird visited with Soubanh Tonekham at her home in Whitby earlier this month. 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Calendar ONGOING SERENITY GROUP 12-STEP RECOVERY MEETING. is at 8 p.m. every Friday, including holidays, at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kings- ton Rd., Pickering. The group deals with all types of addictions. 905-428- 9431 (Jim). DECEMBER 24 BLOOD DONOR CLINICS. are open for business during the holi- days. The Oshawa clinic is at 1300 Harmony Rd. N. Hours are Tuesday to Thursday 12:30 to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also in Clarington at the Garnet B. Rick- ard Recreation Complex, 2240 King St. W., Bowmanville, Dec. 29 from 1 to 7:30 p.m. Call 1-888-2-DONATE to book an appointment. www.blood.ca. DECEMBER 27 ROUGE PARK HOLIDAY WALK: BIRDING AND NATURE CHAL- LENGE. starting at 10 a.m., it’s an easy-paced, two-hour/five-kilometre walk that’s also a friendly challenge to identify as many species as possi- ble during the outing. Nature-related prizes for top spotters. Energetic kids up for this distance and wee ones in carriers welcome. Sorry, no dogs on this walk. Visit www.rougepark.com/ hike for more walk and meeting point details. Join your guide 10 minutes ahead of start time. Bring at least one litre of water and a snack. Trails could be damp, uneven, slippery and/ or muddy - wear proper footwear for trails. Dress for the weather as the walk is on rain, shine or snow. hike@ rougepark.com, 905-713-3184. DECEMBER 31 FREE NEW YEAR’S EVE TRAN- SIT. on Durham Region Transit, spon- sored by Ontario Power Generation and the Durham Regional Police Ser- vices Board, starting at 8 p.m. and until 1 p.m. (2 p.m. on some of the main routes). PICKERING NEW YEAR’S EVE FAMILY COUNTDOWN. from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering. Free fun for the family with face painters, noisemakers and more. Bring your skates for the free Rockin’ Rink Party. Join the Pyjama Party in the banquet halls and cozy up with a blanket and a buddy for a movie, popcorn and juice. It’s always fun in the pool, come make a splash as you enjoy great games and water chal- lenges. Gather in the lobby at the end of the night for a countdown to the New Year and a balloon drop. Food bank donations are appreciated. 905- 420-4660, ext. 3230 (Nancy). AJAX NEW YEAR’S EVE FAM- ILY PARTY. from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centen- nial Rd. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3 for youth/seniors and Children 3 and under are admitted free. Entertain- ment, including award-winning chil- dren’s entertainer Andrew Queen at 7 p.m., ice skating, face painting, arts and crafts and more. Noise mak- ers and party favours will be handed out prior to the 9 p.m. countdown that wraps up the event. NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY. pre- sented by Black Moon Entertainment at The Green Bottle, 145 King St. W., Oshawa. Live music featuring tribute band Destroyer (KISS), with open- ing act No Guff (AC/DC tribute). Also, Oshawa’s own Rukus. Party favors, champagne at midnight, hot and cold buffet. The show starts at 9 p.m. Tick- ets are $20 in advance, available at the venue. Send your upcoming events to newsroom@durhamregion.com. At least 14 days notice is required for consideration of their inclusion. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 24, 201022 AP Mike Ruta Entertainment Editor mruta@durhamregion.com durhamregion.comEntertainment durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 24, 201023 AP COLUMN How about a hippo for Christmas? Fifty-seven years ago, little Gayla Peevey wanted one and a community came through She is largely forgotten now, but when Christmas 1953 rolled around, 10-year-old Gayla Peevey, from Ponca City, Okla., caught the imagination of record buyers with the seasonal novelty single, I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas. Songwriter John Rox creat- ed the lyrics, based on his chil- dren’s book of the same name. Rox, who married Alice Pearce (gossipy neighbour in 60’s sit- com Bewitched), died much too soon in 1957. His wife also met an untimely death in 1966. When Gayla’s record became a hit, the Oklahoma City Zoo, which didn’t have a hippopota- mus in its roster of animals, saw a good chance to acquire one by drumming up a ‘buy a hippo for Gayla’ campaign. The response was so great that enough money was collected to bring in a baby hippo named Matilda, whose arrival was heavily covered by local media. The broad popularity of Hippo followed with the inevitable: if it worked once, it will work again. And so Columbia, Gay- la’s employer, had her record more product along similar lines such as 77 Santas, Three Little Bunnies and Kitty In A Basket, the latter written by Al Hoffman and Dick Manning, who penned many hits during the 50s, such as Takes Two To Tango. Not surprising, the young song- stress was paired with Jimmy Boyd, who also achieved high record sales for Columbia with, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus (1952). Gayla cut a couple of teen- oriented songs in 1957 under the knowing hand of arranger/ producer Ray Conniff. Such fla- voured material as That’s What I Learned In School Today showed promise for a move into more mature territory. But, unfor- tunately, even though Gayla’s strong, commanding voice was apparent, Columbia abruptly decided not to renew her con- tract. Gayla Peevey became Jamie Horton in September 1959, at which time she secured a pact with Joy Records in New York. Although two moderate hits, My Little Marine and Robot Man (did especially well in Australia) resulted from this association, a bit of the spark was lost in the record company transition. Not for lack of trying, several addi- tional singles failed to yield any more recording success. In 1963, Peevey/Horton gave up show business for good. After a stint as a school teacher, the world of advertising summoned. In turn, this led to ownership of her own business for 15 years. When contacted for an inter- view, Gayla Peevey/Jamie Hor- ton ultimately shied away from the idea, saying that, “I’ve been out of the entertainment indus- try for a very long time, but it sounds like that’s what you spe- cialize in ... us ‘oldies’.” Tidbits: - Matilda the hippo died in 2003. - Los Angeles disc jockey Dr. Demento, whose radio show is heard coast to coast, plays Hippo every Christmas. Andrew Merey is a Whitby resident who’s interested in music and movie history. He has contributed articles to This Week since 2003. SUPPLIED PHOTO DURHAM -- Gayla Peevey, 10, from Oklahoma had a hit during the 1953 Christmas season with the single, I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas. ANDY MEREY / LOOKING BACK AUDITIONS Singing at school encouraged in course Espressivo Singers looking for a few good women DURHAM -- Going to school has never been this fun. Durham Community Choir’s auditioned women’s choir, the Espressivo Singers, are audition- ing on Jan. 7. Sopranos and altos, 16 years of age or older, who love and want to sing are invited to audition for the choir. Apart from being a group, the Singers is also a course at Durham College that runs Fri- days from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the main Oshawa campus. Those who audition and make the Espressivo Singers have to register with the college and there’s a $70 course fee. Scores, (optional) parts and CDs are not included in the fee. The choir is directed by J.C. Coolen. The first rehearsal is Jan. 14. To book an audition, or for more information, call 905-683- 5757 or e-mail jccoolen@sympa- tico.ca. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 24, 201024 AP MUSIC New voices sought by County Town Singers County Town Singers auditioning local talent in Whitby WHITBY -- If joining a singing group is on your list of things to do in 2011, a Whitby- based group wants to hear from you. The County Town Singers are audition- ing for new members early in the new year. Auditions are at 7:15 p.m. on Jan. 5 and 12 at the Whitby Seniors’ Activity Centre. Tenor, bass and alto voices are especially needed. Those who come out sing with the choir through a rehearsal and, when it’s fin- ished, stick around to audition by singing one of the songs rehearsed earlier in the night. Call 905-434-2758 or visit www.county- townsingers.com to learn more about the group. The Activity Centre is at 801 Brock St. S., Whitby (northeast corner of Brock and Burns.) METROLAND FILE PHOTO WHITBY -- The County Town Singers, seen perfroming at St. Marks United Church in 2008, are auditioning for new members on Jan. 5 and 12. RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLANDGolden girl AJAX -- Treasure Hunters Roadshow buyer Lindsay Gilbert inspects jewelry at The Hilton Garden Inn Dec.14. The group was at the hotel looking at antiques, coins and precious metals. Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com durhamregion.com facebook.com/sportsdurhamregion twitter.com/scnewsdurhamSports durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 24, 201025 AP ONTARIO JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE Goodwin up to the challenge Head coach trying to bring some respect to Pickering Panthers BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- If John Goodwin could take a mulligan and tee it up again, he would gra- ciously accept the reprieve. The head coach of the Pickering Panthers has no regrets about taking the helm of the Ontario Junior Hockey League team, but if he could wipe the slate clean and start the sea- son all over again, he most certainly would. His Panthers sit last in the East Division with a 9-25-2 record, with only a mathematical chance of making the playoffs and 14 games remaining in the regular season. It’s been a struggle, to say the least, but one that he wants to persevere through and over- come. “Yeah I would,” says the Whitby resident when asked if he would like a do-over. “We came out of the gate and we were behind right away. I think coming in two or three weeks before the season, things weren’t quite the way I wanted it. Our camp wasn’t as competi- tive as it should have been and I think a lot of spots were handed to players.” Goodwin had little time to prepare for the season, replacing Bill Brady behind the bench just days before training camp was scheduled to begin, inheriting a roster that posted just 15 wins in 50 games the season before. This sea- son’s edition was supposed to be bolstered by the merger with the Ajax Attack, but it didn’t pan out with all of the players. “I think it was very important the first four or five games to have success,” he says in looking back. “We never had that success and it snow- balled from there.” No, success didn’t come easily to the Pan- thers. They stumbled out of the gate with a 2-14 record, all but sealing their playoff fate just 16 games into the season. Wins have come spar- ingly, with a 5-3 decision over Kingston and a 6-3 win in Trenton earlier this month serv- ing as the only time the hockey club has been able to string two in a row together. The other side hasn’t been complimentary, with a losing streak reaching as high as seven at one point. They head into the Christmas break currently riding a three game losing skid. “The losing hurts. It’s tough,” admits Good- win. “We’re quite a way out of the playoffs. It’s tough seeing the kids, especially the last six or seven weeks, that work so hard and not always get the results they deserve. “To go to another level you have to have suc- cess at this level. Whether it’s a D1 or D3, or the OHL, they want to see kids that have suc- cess. Our kids have played like winners the last six or seven weeks. There’s some positive steps. “Yeah there are some situations here that maybe aren’t the best. As a coach you deal with that. All I can control is what we do on the ice and at practice. I can’t control anything else.” Goodwin has been to a different level, spending three seasons as head coach of the Oshawa Generals from 1997-2000. As a junior hockey player he spent three seasons with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, win- ning the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy as the league’s top scorer with 56 goals and 110 assists for 166 points in just 68 games during the 1980-81 season. He spent time in the AHL with Nova Scotia, New Haven and St. Catha- rines, as well as the IHL with Peoria. At this point, he has no designs of moving up or on, hoping to stay and build the Panthers into a respected franchise. “I’ve been to the OHL level and no, not right now,” he says of his commitment. “I would like to stay here and build this franchise and get it to a point where we start having success and people want to come to Pickering.” BASKETBALL North Alliance Press squeaks by Dickson’s Printing AJAX -- It was a close contest from start to finish, but NAP, up by only two points with minutes to play, hung on behind some last-minute foul shooting to edge out Dickson’s Printing 31-24. Big man Claude Feig and rookie Ravi Persaud led NAP with nine points each. Derek Kent and Rob Hunt kept Dick- son’s in the low-scoring contest with seven and five respectively. The Right Step led by only a point, 21-20 over Michael’s Eatery, but dominated the second half outscor- ing Michael’s 30-8 for a final score of 51-28. Roy Bailey and Roger Young controlled the offensive boards and tal- lied 16 points each. Point guard Mickey Dill took control in the second half, scor- ing 16 also and scoring multiple assists. Gregg McGuire, John Esposito and Claude Whitfield had a half dozen each for a struggling Michael’s team. The last match of the evening was another blowout with the still undefeated Top Shelf wrapping up ESN Packaging, 56-36. Nick Sideris had a strong game defensively and chipped in with a sea- son-high 18 points. Guard Calvin Smith was his usual self, scoring 24 to lead all scorers on the night. Phil Guthrie with eight and Darcy Gordon with six stood out for ESN. At the Christmas break, Top Shelf leads the league with 14 points, followed by the Right Step with 10, NAP eight, ESN six and Michael’s and Dickson’s tied in the basement with two points. TRAMPOLINE Athletic Centre athletes have some bounce BURLINGTON -- The trampoline competition season began in Burlington for members of the Pickering Athletic Centre. Below are the results from the group of athletes who competed. Provincial A age 15 and older Kayla Harsch 3rd overall Provincial B age 12 and older Sydney Gill 8th overall Provincial B age 15 and older Brittney James 2nd overall, Tay- lor Crarer 7th overall, Michelle Rai 9th overall, Katelyn McGill 13th overall Provincial C Women age 9/10 Kaitlyn Yu 6th overall Provincial C women age 11/12 Julianna Abbatangelo 7th overall Provincial C men 13 and older Nicholas Kvrgic 2nd overall. PICKERING -- Success in hockey has followed Whitby resident John Goodwin. At left, as a member of the Nova Scotia Voyageurs (1981-84), the AHL affili- ate to the Montreal Canadiens, and below, behind the bench as head coach of the Oshawa Generals (1997-2000). durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 24, 201026 AP Carruther’s Creek Golf and Country Club is a hidden gem in the Durham Region for the Bride and Groom that want that destination wedding while being able to celebrate with all of their friends and family who may not be able to travel. I recently was able to attend a function at the Carruther’s Creek banquet facility for a wedding. Destination weddings are losing their popularity due to the economic climate because essential family and friends sometimes cannot travel, that is where Carruther’s Creek comes in, their tropical garden room has the feel and ambience of the tropics with a life size waterfall and tropical plants while being close to home so all of your friends and family can join in your celebration. 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Warm homemade sticky toffee pudding served with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with a warm caramel sauce Tickets on Sale Now $125 per person including all taxes and gratuities. OHL Generally impressive Jenner, Lessio, Jensen named to CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game SHAWN CAYLEY scayley@durhamregion.com TORONTO -- When the rosters were released Wednesday for the Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, it was of little surprise that three Oshawa Gener- als were named. Boone Jenner, Lucas Lessio and Danish import Nicklas Jensen -- all three of which have been touted at different times as potential first round NHL draft picks next sum- mer -- were chosen for the game, which is slated for mid-January at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. Jenner and Lessio will play for Team Orr, coached by former Toronto Maple Leaf great and cur- rent Kingston Frontenacs coach Doug Gilmour, while Jensen will suit up for Team Cherry, coached of course by legendary Hockey Night in Canada personality Don Cherry. The 40 players chosen for the game are selected by the 30 NHL teams, with some input from the league’s Central Scouting Bureau. E.J. McGuire, the director of CSB, was part of a conference call announcing the rosters and said he’s been quite pleased with what the three Generals have done in earning their place among the best prospects from the Ontario Hockey League, Western Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. “These guys have just keep get- ting better throughout the year,” he said of Jenner, Lessio and Jens- en. “I had the pleasure of looking at Lucas and Boone Jenner at the research and development camp back in August and at that time they were good. Once the regular season kicked in, they kept getting better.” McGuire noted that all three Generals have displayed the abil- ity to be unique players, but it seems Jenner has perhaps caught his eye the most. “The way he plays the game, with a high tempo and high level of excitement, that’s infectious,” he said. “We expect the same kind of energy out of all three of the Gen- erals in the Top Prospects Game.” McGuire also noted that if there was ever the perfect time for the players to assert themselves, it would be at this game, where a majority of NHL teams hold their scouting meetings in order to set their watch lists for the unofficial second-half of the season. Other notable names selected to the game include Team Canada World Junior member Sean Cou- turier of the Drummondville Volt- igeurs, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins of the Red Deer Rebels and Gabriel Landeskog of the Kitchener Rang- ers. Those three were the No. 1 rated prospects in their respective leagues when Central Scouting released their last list of rankings. The OHL, meanwhile, had the most selected players of the three leagues with 18. The two-day event is scheduled for Jan. 18 and 19, with a skills competition to open things up on the first day, followed by the game. RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND FILE PHOTO OSHAWA -- Three Oshawa Generals, Lucas Lessio, left, Boone Jenner, middle and Nicklas Jensen, will play in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 24, 201027 AP Weekend Air Brakes Courses Peterborough Campus – November 14th-15th Oshawa • Peterborough • Lindsay1-800-753-2284Oshawa • Peterborough • Lindsay MINISTRY - APPROVEDMINISTRY - APPROVED TTSAO AIR BRAKE ENDORSEMENT COURSETTSAO AIR BRAKE ENDORSEMENT COURSE Insurance Accredited Courses65+ Refresher CourseFire Fighter Special’s Oshawa CampusOshawa Campus Peterborough CampusPeterborough Campus Oshawa CampusOshawa Campus January 15-16January 15-16 January 22-23January 22-23 January 29-30January 29-30 HOLIDAY PUBLISHING SCHEDULE We will be publishing: 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 22 or 31 SERVERS WITH EXPERIENCE Required For billiards, bar, casual dining. 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Please send resume to File #432, c/o Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Skilled & Technical Help A PROGRESSIVE Pickering Company is in search of a shipping/purchasing clerk. You should be organized, meticulous with paperwork and have a sound knowledge of computers. This position will be of interest to someone with 8-10 years experience working in a fast pace envi- ronment. Send resumes to klaw46@gmail.com CONSTRUCTION LABOUR- ERS / CARPENTERS Gate- man Milloy is looking for General Labourers & Car- penters with a min of 3 years experience in carpentry and/or ICI construction pro- jects. Must have transporta- tion to/from the site. To apply visit: http://sn.im/labourers ELECTRONIC ASSEM- BLER: Strong PCB assem- bly skills, ﬁ ne soldering expe- rience with Surface Mount Technology (SMT), ability to identify electronic compo- nents and read their values, experience with small hand tools. Good communication skills. Apply at career@mineradio.com or fax 9056401649. 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Email: cardio13@bellnet.ca 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. Hospital/Medical /Dental CDA II NEEDED, for dental ofﬁ ce in Oshawa. Hours are Monday-Friday, 30-37/hrs per week. Experience an as- set. Please reply to WillaB@rogers.com Property Outside CanadaP 20 ACRES- $0 Down! $99/mo. Near Growing El Paso, Texas. Guaranteed Owner Financing, No Credit Checks Money Back Guar- antee. Free Map/Pictures. 800-755-8953 www.sunse- tranches.com LARGE ARIZONA BUILD- ING LOTS FULL ACRES AND MORE! Guaranteed Owner Financing No credit check $0 down - 0 interest Starting @ just $89/mo. USD Close to Tucson's Intl. Air- port For Recorded Message 800-631-8164 Code 4001 or visit www.sunsiteslan- drush.com Offer ends 11/30/10! Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI STORAGE UNITS 10' x 20' Wilson Rd. S. Oshawa. Un- heated. $125. - $135. per mo. Call (905)725-9991 Business OpportunitiesB HYGIENITECH MATTRESS Cleaning &Upholstery Clean- ing/ Sanitizing Business. New "Green" Dry, Chemical- Free process removes bed bugs, dust mites, and harm- ful allergens. Big Prof- its/Small Investment. 1-888- 999-9030 www.Hygieni- tech.com Mortgages, LoansM $$MONEY$$ Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 95% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com FREE 50" HDTV! 5 yr. mortgage @ 2.30% Beat that! Reﬁ nance now and Save $$$ before rates rise. Below bank Rates Call for Details Peter 877-777-7308 Mortgage Leaders Apartments & Flats for RentA 33 RICHMOND ST. W Oshawa. 2-bdrm apts start- ing $825. Heat, Hydro & Wa- ter incld. Secured Ent, Eleva- tor, Fridge, Stove. Laundry Onsite & near schools. Call us today! 905-723-2236 skylineonline.ca 50 ADELAIDE ST., 290 & 300 Mary St. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom, adult complex from $795 Utilities Incld; Ele- vator access. Walk to down- town. Near Durham College, Oshawa Hospital & Bus stop. Call us today! 905-431- 4205 skylineonline.ca AJAX, Kingston/Church, Beautiful, bright, spacious newly renovated 2-bedroom basement bungalow apart- ment. Laundry, parking. $975 inclusive. Available now. Near transit & all amenities. No pets/smoking. (416)277- 9037 AJAX, NEW apartment building, studio, 1 & 2-bed- rooms, available now. In- come preferred, $17,000- $32,000/yr. Call (905)683- 9269. Apartments & Flats for RentA BOWMANVILLE: 3 bedroom close to all amenities. $930 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Also 2 bedroom with den, $930 plus hydro. Move in allowance offered. Ofﬁ ce hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877. CHURCH/KINGSTON RD., large 2-bdrm w/livingroom and sep diningroom, kitchen & bath. Avail. February 1st. $900/month. No smok- ing/pets. Call Sue 416-460- 4823 or 905-426-2623 HWY. 2 & VALLEY FARM, 1-bdrm walk-in basement, split level, sep. entrance, bright, spacious, windows, A/C. $800/inclusive. Avail. Jan 1st. No pets. Call (905)831-0415. LOOK! 1140 MARY St. N. 2-bdrms. From $930, Utilities Incld. Near public schools, Durham College & amenities. Laundry on-site, Elevator & Security entrance. 905-431- 7752. Skylineonline.ca MARY STREET APTS bachelors, 1's & 2s bdrm apts. Utilities included, min- utes to downtown, short drive to Whitby Mall. Mary/Garden 905-666-2450 www.real- star.ca 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 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 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/BOWMANVILLE 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Suites w/balconies, parking, laundry facilities, near all amenities. 905-623-4172 The Veltri Group www.veltrigroup.com WHITBY, 2 bedrooms from $970 all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Ofﬁ ce hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 Apartments & Flats for RentA 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 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 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 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 FULLY FURNISHED ROOM. Bowmanville. Close to #2. Wireless/Cable. Parking. 4pc. Bathroom. Must be ex- tremely quiet, clean, non- smoking, no pets, employed, references/credit check rqd. $400/500/mo.+ share utils. Avail. immediately. 1st/last rqd. 416-669-4272. 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. 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent & security. Rental Ofﬁ ce Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or (905)686-0841 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com Quality Apartments for Rent ● 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms available from $915. ● Utilities Included ● Large Suites ● Durham Transit and GO Transit at Door ● Close to shopping, schools and Hwy 401 100, 101, 200 & 201 White Oaks (905) 668-7332 Email: rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Limited Time Offer Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 Bdrms starting at $775 3 Bdrms starting at $900 ● Free Utilities ● Free Parking ● Full Security System Call for more info 905-728-4993 RETIREE'S & GM DISCOUNT Apartments & Flats for RentA Rooms for Rent & WantedR 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 Apartments & Flats for RentA 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. 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. 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 $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 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 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 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. Classiﬁ eds News Advertiser To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-0707 Or Toronto Line: 416-798-7259 localmarketplace.ca • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 24, 201028 AP Come & Worship To advertise your Church Services in our Worship Directory PUBLISHING FRIDAY'S Deadline Wednesday 12 Noon Call Erin Jackson 905.683.5110 ext 286 or email ejackson@durhamregion.com WE STOP PAIN Massage $55.00 & up Hot Stem Massage ● Honey Massage Hot Stone Massage ● Essential Oils Massage Special Detox Programs www.madamsavon.webs.com (416) 831-6976 or (416) 710-7518 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 HOLIDAY/ESTATE AUCTION NEWTONVILLE Stapleton Auctions December 27th Monday morning, 10:00 a.m. Selling 3 Estates including, quality furniture; numerous antiques; collectibles and ﬁ ne chi- na; Large Antique Oak China Cabinet w/Bar- ley Twist Bass; Combination Oak Secretary Bookcase; Ant. Oak Entrance Bench and Coat Hook Mirror/ Malcolm Sideboard; Extension Dining Tables and Cane Chairs; 3 pc. hard- wood Breakfast Set; Drop Front Desk; Book- cases; Victorian needlepoint Parlor Chairs; Coffee and Occasional Tables; White Corner Units; 4 White Utility Cabinets; 3 pc. Decor Chesterﬁ eld Suite; Several Occasional Chairs; Tables; Lamps; Floor Lamps; Bedroom Furni- ture; Cedar Chest; Washstand; 4pc. Florida Room Chesterﬁ eld Suite; 3pc. Sunroom Table Suite; Primitive Collectibles; Chinaware; Glassware; Royal Doultons, Pr. Bristol Vases; Pictures; Paintings; Prints; Clocks; Wine Fridge; Bar fridge; Microwave; Fans; Carpets; etc. etc. Preview after 8:00 a.m. Check web- site for updates. Auction starts at 10:00 a.m.Terms: Cash, app. Cheque, Visa, Interac, M/C 10% buyers premium applies Merry Christmas Auctioneers: Frank & Steve Stapleton 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' SPECIAL HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS SALE CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Monday, December 27th at 10:30 a.m. located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4. Selling the property of Jack Bunker of Port Hope (formerly of Oakwood) plus others - Markham doughbox (original paint) - cherry and birds eye maple drop front desk - oak china cabinet (glass 3 sides) - cherry and birds eye maple chest of drawers - oak barley twist umbrella stand - piano chair - spool open faced washstand - 2 drawer lamp table - arrow back windsor rocker, washstand, 9 drawer spice cabinet, - birds eye maple wall shelfwall box (original grey paint) - milk bottles - "Moselle" chest of silverware - Beehive clock - beaver jars - wood deco- ys - qty of jewelry - hooked rugs, qty of Flor Blue "Crumlin" - wash basin set "maroon, Man on Horse" pressed glass goblets - 2 matching Amerian bowls - Mary Gregory cookie jar - pic- ture frames - Kent knife polisher - 2 black horses - tin toys - oak antiqaue wall telephone - cylinder table top gramaphones - baby sleigh - hoosier cupboard - oak corner china cabinet, - pine table - oak showcase - Lone Ranger Guitar - hanging lights - oak 4 drawer ﬁ le cabinet - electric Marx mobile in car - 2 ﬁ gural lamps - Bonanza apple peeler - curio cabinet - Eddy barrell - 2 chandeliers - Elkhart Trombone - King Saxaphone - leather hat box - partial set of Copeland Spode dishes - 4 Roy- al Dux ﬁ sh - Royal Doulton ﬁ gurines - Staffordshire hen on nest - qty of Ironstone " Oval Madallion " Sugar shakers - qty of log cabin glass - iron match holder - cow door stop - cherry stonner - Seal childs amusement ride - walnut leather top desk - oak bookcases - 3 gas pumps - ﬁ shing tackle - ﬁ gural lamps - Qty of china, glass and collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info or pictures go to www.theauctionadvertiser.com/DCorneil Open for viewing Sunday, December 26th from 10am to 4pm HARRY PIDHIRNY March 5, 1928 - December 20, 2010 Harry Pidhirny, American Hockey League Hall of Fame Inductee 2011, sadly passed away in his sleep the morning of December 20, 2010 at the Lakeridge Health Centre. Harry was never without a smile and lead a wonderful life. Still, at the age of 82, he was an avid golfer and this past summer played over 50 games. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He leaves behind his loving wife June, daughters Joanne Stone, Debbie Manning and son Gary Pidhirny, along with 5 grandsons, Nicholas, Matthew, Spencer, Justin and Tyler. The family would like to thank Henry Stone and Chris Zimmerman for their love and support during this difﬁ cult time. In lieu of ﬂ owers we ask that a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society be made in his memory. As in respecting Harry's wishes there will be no service. His family will have a memorial celebration in the Spring of 2011. If you would like to attend please email your name, address and telephone number to: harrypidhirnymemorial@gmail.com IT'S A GIRL! BOLLE It is with pleasure that Lucas announces the birth of his little sister Alyssa Rita Edeltraud Born Tuesday, October 5, 2010 weighing 7lbs 1oz. Alyssa was also welcomed by Mom & Dad - Amy & Chris. Grandparents Brian & Cindy Nash and Peter & Manuela Bolle are thrilled. Delighted great grandmothers are Rita MacDonald and Edeltraud Tuns. Proud cousin Kayla and aunts and uncles Will, Emily, Melanie, Rob, Marc and Stephanie are having fun spoiling Alyssa. Many thanks to Sages - Femmes Midwives and the staff at Rouge Valley Ajax Pickering Hospital. Places of Worship Health & Homecare Vendors WantedV Places of Worship Health & Homecare Vendors WantedV 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 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 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. !!! $$ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) (905)424-3508 ! ! ! ! $ $ AAA ALL SCRAP CARS, old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob any- time (905)431-0407. Vendors WantedV Cars WantedC ! ! ! $200-$2000 Cash For Cars & Trucks or $300 Gov. Program 1-888-355-5666 ! !!$ WHITTLE SCRAP Solu- tions. We pay cash for your scrap cars, truck, and vans! Fast free pickup. 24/7. 905-431-1808. $$$$$ 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. $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 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 Vans/ 4-Wheel DriveV FOR SALE, 2000 Dodge Ram3500 15 seater, 165,000km. As is, $4,200 O.B.O. Tel: 905-623-3761. Vendors WantedV Births Adult Entertainment #1 Asian Girls Hot, Sexy, Busty Best Service 24/7 Out Calls Only 289-634-1234 416-833-3123 MassagesM A Special $30 PICKERING SPA Relaxing Massage V.I.P. Rooms Modern Facility NEW Attendants 1050 Brock Rd. S. Unit 25 (905)831-3188 Now Hiring OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 Births MassagesM AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com Now hiring!!! Natural Healing Centre European Massage $40 1/2 hour 37 Harwood Ave. Ajax (905) 231-1877 Special $25 Relaxing Massage 6095 Kingston Rd. 401/Meadowvale SPRING SPA 10am-9pm 7days 416-287-0338 Now Hiring Auctions Auctions Obituaries Obituaries Home Improvement FRONTLINE CONTRACTING Complete turn-key basement renovations ● Crown moulding ● Woodwork ● Texture spray ● Drywall ● Taping 905-426-6666 No Job is too small Basement & Bathroom renovations Decks & Fencing Let me help you get rid of your TO-DO Lists For an estimate call Ian at 416-606-0195 PLUMBER ON THE GO Top Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential/Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates - over 20 years experience (905)837-9722 Garbage Removal/Hauling A1 1/2 PRICE JUNK REMOVAL!! Homes, Yards, Businesses, etc. We do all the loading. Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service! John 905-310-5865 HandymanH NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? ● Junk Removal ● Gen. Deliveries ● Small Moves ● Leaf Cleanups ● Tree Removal Reasonable Rates Call Hans anytime (905)706-6776 Painting & Decorating ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative ﬁ nishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 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 CRUMB, Georgina Lorraine - Don has lost his 'Childhood Sweetheart'. A 70 year love affair has ended. Geo passed away peacefully at Ajax/Pickering Hospital the morning of December 10, 2010 at the age of 84. Geo had a long battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Don (Archie) who celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary December 8, 2010. Proud mother of Don (Edith), Dave (Sandy), Pete (Donna). Cherished Gramma of Donnie, Megan, Paul, David, Brian and Jenny. Step-gramma of Tara, Brie-Ann, Marissa, Mike and Sandy. Great-gramma of Amalie, Evan, Lily, Ava, Megan and Leah. Geo will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Gee's family would like to thank everyone for the love and support expressed in so many ways especially during this last month. The family received friends on Wednesday, December 15th at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax, 905-428-8488) with visitation from 2 to 3 p.m. and the Memorial Service started at 3 p.m. Online condolences can be made at winmorecanada@yahoo.com Rotary Club of Ajax Recollections The Rotary Club of Ajax will be celebrating its 60th Anniversary on Thursday, March 17, 2011. The club, in conjunction with the News Advertiser will be publishing a special anniversary publication to promote this milestone and is requesting input from the public. If you have any stories or photographs relating to the Rotary Club of Ajax over its 60 year history they’d like to read and see them. Your recollections could include memories of Rotary sponsored trips, the Rotary Music Festival or good times at Rotary Hall and in Rotary Park, Ajax. Any mementoes would be appreciated too. Please send your Rotary Recollections or images along with your name and contact info to: Rene Soetens at: rene@con-test.com s te Service Directory Death Notices Visit at www.durhamregion.com durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 24, 201029 AP Lisa Flood meet attracts 462 swimmers PICKERING -- Pickering Swim Club members had plenty to celebrate after posting strong results at their own 24th Annual Lisa Flood Christmas Classic. Twelve teams and a total of 462 athletes from across Ontario including Quebec participated in the biggest home meet of the swim season for the Pickering Swim Club. The participating clubs were: Aurora Selkies, Bar- rie Trojans, Cobra Swim team, CADAC (Noranda, Quebec), Granite Gators (Toronto), J-Dol- phins (Toronto), Newmarket Stingrays, Ramac Aquatic Club (Richmond Hill), Toronto Olym- pian Swim Club, Uxbridge Swim Club, Whitby Dolphins and the Pickering Swim Club. Pickering Swim Club ath- letes did exceptionally well with many dropping seconds off their best personal times in vari- ous strokes and events. Swim- mers posted 367 best times and took a total of 3.188.28 seconds off their times. Michael Tav- erna (14 yr.) took the highest time off (-165.61), and Katrina Berry-Stravropoulos (8 yr.) tied her own record in the 100m fly (1:51.85). The following athletes swam to gold medal finishes at the 24th Annual Lisa Flood Christ- mas Classic: Female 10 years and Under Giselle Gursoy (10), 200m IM (3:04.30) Male 10 years and Under Mathew Lee (10), 400m Free (5:48.02), 200m Breast (3:37.05) Nader Tannir (10), 50m Free (36.16) Female 11 and 12 years Amy Smith (12), 800m Free (9:53.38), 200m Back (2:35.24), 200m IM (2:37.46), 200m Free (2:19.48), 100m Back (1:12.93) Male 11 and 12 years Nicholas Geofroy (12), 50m Free (29.78) Philip Kay (11), 50m Free (30.62), 400m Free (4:57.24), 200m Breast (3:03.69), 200m Back (2:37.26), 100m Free (1:06.62), 100m Breast (1:26.53), 100m Back (1:13.59), 200m Fly (2:48.70) Warren Mayer (12), 800m Free (9:50.01), 100m Fly (1:16.75), 100m Free (1:02.89), 200m IM (2:37.82), 200m Free (2:17.36), 100m Breast (1:24.61), 400m Free (4:46.12) Female 13 and 14 years Reanna Corkum (13), 200m Free (2:28.19), 400m Free (5:03.13) Michelle Cornacchia (13), 200m Breast (3:12.17) Savannah Lashbrook (14), 200m Breast (3:00.11), 100m Breast (1:20.96) Alex Lee (13), 800m Free (9:55.16) Male 13 and 14 years Kent Leng (14), 800m Free (9:13.21) Shaun Hanycz (13), 200m Breast (2:53.00), 200m IM (2:36.10), 100m Breast (1:22.00) Male 15 years and Over Jaime Baylon (15), 800m Free (9.06.47).durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 24, 201030 P COLUMN Annandale teams advance JIM EASSON The Dominion Regalia Silver Tankard is the single knockout event that has two teams compete together and the combined score determines the win. Annandale men’s team of Gord Norton, Warren Leslie, Michael Bryson and Alex Bianchi teamed up with Chris Van Huyse, Tim March, Patrick Janssen and Tyler Anderson to win the Zone 6 play- down in Whitby on Dec. 18. The teams will advance to the region- al April 2 at the York Curling Club. In the women’s draw, Carol Wil- son with Susannah Moylan, Lois Dwyer and Diane Rose teamed up with Rhonda Welch, Janet Alexan- der, Leslie Bainard and April Risto, but did not advance. Jan. 5-9 will see the Pepsi Ontar- io junior curling championship be contested at the Sarnia Golf and Curling Club. The Annandale junior men’s team, skipped by Michael Bryson with Wesley For- get, Sandy Martin and Danny Dow, along with coach Susannah Moy- lan, will participate in the eight- team round robin. Annandale curlers will be off the ice for the Christmas break between Dec. 20 and Jan. 2. How- ever, some junior and bantam teams will be active in the Domin- ion TCA Junior/Bantam Bonspiel Dec. 29-30. Annandale is hosting the bantam boys’ section both of those days. The 116th running of the TCA bonspiel, now called the Gold- line, runs across Toronto Jan. 8-15. Annandale has five teams compet- ing; four are in the senior’s draw for 50 and above. Entered are: skip Dale Patterson with Ron Zuber, Paul Mills and Bob Delaney; skip Wil MacFadyen, Glen Bull, John Wills and Paul Blouin; skip David Lloyd, with Ray Sanford, John Lenarduzzi and John Peacock; as well as skip David Gaudette with Carl Vickers, Jim Sliva and Geoff Peck. In the open event, David Furdas will skip the team of Terry Chadwick, Terry Whitehead and Peter Goldman. The Ontario champions team of Glenn Howard has Pickering resident Richard Hart at vice, and Brent Laing and Craig Savill play- ing front end. The team was in Ver- non, BC from Dec. 15-19, and com- peted in the Swiss Chalet Nation- al. For their first game, Air Canada misplaced the luggage belonging to skip Howard and second play- er Brent Laing. Howard and Laing had to wear mismatched clothing borrowed from teammates Richard Hart and Craig Savill, and they lost that game. However, they did man- age to win their way to the semifi- nals in tough going, and collected $10,500. SWIMMING Pickering hosts Christmas Classic PHOTO BY PETER REDMAN PICKERING -- Alec Crawford of the Pickering Swim Club com- peted in the 200-meter breast- stroke during the Lisa Flood Christmas Classic meet on Dec. 11.PICKERINGPICKERINGPIPIPICKCKCKCERERERINININGGGGADVERTISING FEATUREFocus on Business: Small Cost, Big Results! During these tough economic times, businesses need an affordable way to advertise their products and services and create a name for themselves in the community. The Focus on Business advertising feature was designed to help businesses succeed at an affordable price. The feature has fi ve zones: Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington, and advertisers can choose to run in any number of them. 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