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Home My WebLink AboutNA2011_11_23 Judge to rule on statement from Mitchell Wilson who committed suicide prior to court case JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- Ten-year-old Mitchell Wilson was left bleeding and traumatized by two youths who assaulted and robbed him of a cellphone as he took his daily walk in Pickering, a youth court judge has heard. Tiffany Usher testified she was an eyewitness to the Nov. 1, 2010 attack on Mitchell, and that she gave chase as two boys fled after the robbery. “(Mitchell) was bleeding from the mouth,” Ms. Usher, the boy’s stepmother, said Monday morn- ing in an Oshawa courtroom. “His front teeth were chipped.” Mitchell, who had mobility issues caused by mus- cular dystrophy, was jumped and robbed of his father’s iPhone as he took the daily walk recom- mended by doctors, Ms. Usher testified. A boy who was 12 at the time has been charged with robbery and assault causing bodily harm. He pleaded not guilty Monday. 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P ICKER I NG News Adver tiserT H E Wednesday, November 23, 2011 EDUCATION 2 I Am What I Am New program pays homage to Pickering student SPECIAL REPORT 10 Fin free in Pickering Activists weigh in on shark fin ban SPORTS 17 Ready for OFSAA Pickering Trojans ranked sixth at provincials What Call Merry Maids 905-426-2120or visit us at merrymaids.ca AIR MILES®rewardmiles Ask us how you can earn SAVE $18000 when you sign up for regular service $30.00 off your first 6 regular visits or save $40.00 off your holiday cleaning. Notvalid withanyotheroffers.New customersonly.Some conditionsapply. 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The 11-year-old Pickering boy, who had muscular dys- trophy, had suffered years of anxiety and feeling as if he didn’t belong. He committed suicide and was found by his father on what would have been his first day of Grade 6 this September. While Mitchell did have some teachers, a principal and students who were nice to him, he wanted more than anything to feel more included, his father and stepmother said in an interview. Key messages of this new character-based pro- gram include: each student is unique; each student is valued; each student is welcome; each student is supported; we are better together; and appreciating each other for who we are. Students have also created T-shirts and wristbands to raise awareness. They’re also selling them to buy a wheelchair for a local student who needs it. “We are trying to get $10,000,” said Pine Ridge principal Deborah John- son. She added as of Monday’s launch, the students had raised $3,348 on the pre-sale of the shirts. Grade 12 student Mary Kehoe created the artwork for the program, a picture of flowers. Grade 11 student Sarah Slim, a member of the Stu- dent Advisory Committee, explained the T-shirt is green, the colour for muscular dystrophy, with some yel- low splashed in to signify cancer, which Mitchell’s mother died from. She said she’s extremely excited about the initia- tive. “It’s the fact that everyone has come together,” she said. “Everyone wants a change.” She explained they plan to hold events for Ajax and Pickering’s schools to remind them that everyone is unique. Mitchell’s father Craig Wilson attended the launch of the program along with the rest of his family, school staff, Durham Regional Police Services representatives, Durham District School Board staff, trustees and students from multiple schools and members of the media. “It’s awesome,” Mr. Wilson said in an interview afterward. “It’s such a great feeling to have people come together in Mitchell’s name for such a great cause.” He said Mitchell would have loved the perfor- mances, especially the performance by a group of students from Dunbarton High School. “We all love to dance,” said rapper and dancer Devonte Morant. “We heard about Mitchell Wilson.” So they created a special performance just for him. Jennifer Guthrie, police officer for elementary schools, told the group what a great job they did. “It’s great,” she said in an interview. “It’s important kids are able to freely express themselves and be proud of who they are.” Ms. Johnson said “I’m oozing with pride.” “I’m really so proud of the kids,” she said. Chairman of the school board and Oshawa Trustee Larry Jacula said he plans to wear a T-shirt to help spread the word. “The message is very appropriate and I’d like to see it spread,” he said. Pickering Trustee Chris Braney said he’s proud of Pick- ering’s students who often address issues in a timely man- ner. “It’s always truly inspirational,” he said. T-shirts are $8 each and wrist bands are $1. To place an order, call 905-420-1885 ext. 333. EDUCATION I am who I am: Pickering students JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND PICKERING -- Dunbarton High School student Devonte Morant performed an origi- nal song during a kick-off event Nov. 14 at Pine Ridge Secondary School for I Am Who I Am, an awareness pro- gram in memory of Mitchell Wilson, 11, who killed himself this past summer just before he would have started Grade 6 at Westcreek Public School. Everyone wants a change. 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The Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) will develop options to improve the education opportunities for the elementary students in south central Oshawa as well as examine the options developed by the Board in a collaborative environment. The focus of this Public Meeting is to present alternative accommodation options for community input. The following three schools have been identified as candidates for potential closure/ consolidation in this review: Duke of Edinburgh Public School Harmony Public School Ritson Public School Intotal,therearefourPublicMeetingsscheduledunderthisaccommodationreview. Followingthismeeting,therearetwoadditionalPublicMeetingstobeheldon: Thursday,February2,2012(7:00pmstart) Thursday,March1,2012(7:00pmstart) � � www.durham.edu.on.ca In order to accommodate wheelchair accessibility, all four Public Meetings are to take place at Duke of Edinburgh Public School. Questions may be forwarded to (905) 666-8080 extension 5003, or via email at: 7:00 pm start arcSCO@durham.edu.on.ca Pickering’s William Dunbar school third in YWCA Durham challenge Kristen CAlis kcalis@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- Harmony Heights Public School is some kind of wonderful. “We are officially the kindest school in Durham,” said vice-principal Bob Bet- tridge. YWCA Durham hosted its second annu- al Random Acts of Kindness challenge during the Week Without Violence from Oct. 17 to 21. Twenty-nine schools across Durham took part in the challenge. These schools represented 10,800 students and recorded more than 19,500 acts of kind- ness. Mr. Bettridge explained the challenge team at the school handed out stick- ers to students who were spotted doing something kind, whether it was holding the door for another student or helping them pick up their books if they fell on the floor. “It gives positive attention to the stu- dents, it builds their self-esteem,” Mr. Bettridge said. “It teaches compassion. It helps all the students feel this is a safe place.” When children feel like they’re in a safe place, they can concentrate on their aca- demics, he added. The top four schools each averaged more than 2,300 acts of kindness throughout the week. Second place went to Whitby Shores Public School while William Dunbar Pub- lic School in Pickering placed third. Lesley Ellis, YWCA project co-ordinator, said this challenge allowed students to focus on how they should act, rather than how they shouldn’t act. “It’s about giving teachers opportuni- ties to create dialogue with students about what they can do,” she said. She said she’s happy to report that many of the schools will continue hosting sim- ilar programs throughout the year. For example, Harmony Heights Grade 8 stu- dent Mercy Achan, student council vice- president, said the school will hold anti- bullying initiatives throughout the school year. The council was actually formed as a result of the challenge. “We’re trying to make the school a better place and making it an active school,” she said. Grade 8 student Shannon Babcock shared what she learned throughout the challenge. “Always do something kind, whether it’s for a person you like or you don’t like,” she said. The YWCA hopes to have 50 schools participate next year and for them to per- form 25,000 acts of kindness altogether. eDuCAtion Oshawa’s Harmony Heights kindest Durham school jAson liebregts / metrolAnD OSHAWA -- Gavin Wilson and Kyle Wallace read a book about kindness to fel- low Harmony Heights Public School students on Nov. 15. 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Also, seven motorists received three-day driving suspensions for registering a warn- ing, down significantly from the 22 suspen- sions of last year. Those charged range in age from 19 to 68 and almost all of them live in Durham Region. During the first week, 960 vehicles were stopped, with 61 people given a roadside breath test. In addition to the 19 impaired charg- es, 36 people were charged with various Highway Traffic Act offences and three were arrested for drug offences. A complete list of those charged will be posted later this week on the Durham police website: visit drps.ca under the What’s New section Page 6 - Today’s editorial POLICE Nineteen charged in Durham’s first week of RIDE durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 23, 20115 AP Holiday Hours November 26 – December 26 9am – 10pm 10am – 6pm 9am – 5pm CLOSED 9am – 6pm Monday to Saturday Sunday Christmas Eve Christmas Day Boxing Day North of Highway 401 @ Stevenson & King | 905.728.6231 Jingle Bell Shop! 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Please access us via Fairall off Westney Road. AJAX -- Police rounded up three teens after suspects bolted from a sto- len car Monday night in Ajax. Durham cops seized a replica handgun from the car, which was spot- ted by officers in the vicinity of Falby Court at about 10:45 p.m. As the officers approached the Dodge Neon, reported stolen from Toronto, five suspects scat- tered, leading them on a foot chase. Three Toronto males, one of them 16 and two 17, are charged with posses- sion of stolen property and weapons offences. The two remaining suspects remain at large. police Teens caught with stolen car in Ajax GroundbreakinG MRI campaign could have used that $75,000 To the editor: Re: Image is Everything campaign to raise funds for an MRI at Rouge Valley Health System’s Ajax and Pickering hospital. Volunteers embraced and committed to this campaign. Schools raised funds for it. Galas and golf tournaments were held with proceeds donated to the campaign. Tax- payers contributed their share. The whole of Durham Region came together unanimously to support our hos- pital and the cause behind this badly need- ed equipment. Can you imagine the difference one con- tribution of $75,000 would have made to this campaign, and how it would have pro- vided a benefit to everyone in Durham Region? If image is everything, then a small num- ber of our elected officials should take a long, hard look at themselves and apolo- gize profusely to the citizens who elected them for their costly and grotesque lack of judgment with their $75,000 incinerator groundbreaking party. John Morson Pickering act of kindness We’ll happily pay it forward To the editor: I am a 17-year-old student who expe- rienced an act of kindness on Nov. 9 at approximately 9:45 p.m. My sister and I had just finished dance and decided to stop at Starbucks on Kings- ton Road in Ajax before heading home. We went through the drive-through and placed our order. When I pulled up to the window the clerk at the window said to me, “It’s your lucky day, the lady in the car in front of you just paid for your order.” I was speechless when I was told this; a complete stranger paid for our order. It is amazing to know there are really good peo- ple in this world and we plan on paying it forward too. It definitely renewed our faith that there is still hope for a better world for everyone to live in. If this generous, wonderful lady is reading this, please know that you left a huge impact on us, along with two smiling faces. We will forever be grateful and will share this story with others in hopes that they realize how such an act of kindness can brighten a person’s day and make this world a better place because of individuals like you. Amanda and Melissa Rose Pickering occupy toronto ‘Free to do as you’re told’ To the editor: On Nov. 11 we remembered the sacrific- es of those who have fallen to ensure our freedom. It is ironic that on the same day, Canadians cheered with smug satisfaction as Occupy protesters were evicted from several locations. Apparently all-powerful bylaws trump such mundane annoyances as Charter rights. I don’t necessarily agree with all that is going on in the Occupy movement, but I’m pretty sure someone, somewhere died to protect their right to do it. When we say Canada is a free coun- try, what does that really mean? I suspect it means: ‘free to do as you’re told.’ Keith Linton Orono budGets In answer to the chairman’s question ... To the editor: Re: ‘It’s not about cutting services’, letter to the editor, durhamregion.com, Nov. 9, 2011. I can easily answer Roger Anderson’s question in response to any complaints about rising taxes when he asked: “Which services would you like to see cut?” Let’s start by cutting the incinerator, a project that is costing us hundreds of millions of dollars and will negatively impact our tax bills for decades to come. Then we could save another $200,000 (every year) by cut- ting Mr. Anderson’s position, since he doesn’t answer to the taxpayers anyway. If these suggestions aren’t palatable, maybe just cut the jumbo shrimp and sushi at the next invitation-only groundbreaking ceremony for a taxpayer-funded facility. Kristin McKinnon-Rutherford, Courtice 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 - Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Office Manager Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager News/Sales 905-683-5110 Fax 905-683-7363 Classifieds 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 • November 23, 20116 AP& Durham RIDE campaign off to a disappointing start This time of year must be one of frus- tration for some members of the Dur- ham Regional Police Service. Just one weekend into the service’s annual Festive RIDE program, 19 motor- ists have been charged with impaired driving. This total is despite years of anti-drunk driving messages, years of beating the drum not to drink and drive, years of waging the battle. Yet, for some, the dangers of having a few and then get- ting behind the wheel still haven’t regis- tered. On Tuesday, Nov. 15, the DRPS kicked off its 2011 campaign. On Monday, out came the press release with the discour- aging news of the impaired charges and seven three-day suspensions. If there’s a silver lining in this black cloud, it’s the seven three-day suspen- sions. Last year, in the first week of the campaign, 22 motorists saw their licenc- es suspended. Why is it, that after repeated calls, demands, requests, pleas to not drink and drive, some just don’t heed the mes- sage? Why is it some people don’t think the rules apply to them? At the kick-off, Chief Mike Ewles said, “This program has had incredible results. It is critical that this holiday sea- son is the best. We will get these people off of the streets and we will hold them accountable for their actions.” Driving drunk is no different that wav- ing a loaded weapon while intoxicated. No one would or could argue that waving a gun while drunk is a good idea. Yet, too many still think it’s worth the risk to get behind the wheel while impaired. It’s early in the RIDE program and the numbers could come in lower than last year’s total of 155 charged with impaired offences or issued a warning. If you’re driving, make the smart choice of plan- ning ahead and finding an alternate way home. For those still thinking the risk is worth it, facing an impaired charge could mean $50,000 in costs -- hiring a lawyer, paying for an alternate method of transporta- tion for a year, going through the process of getting a driver’s licence again and then increased insurance costs once you get your licence back. And that’s only if you’re lucky. Choosing to drink and drive could cost your life. -- Metroland Media Group Ltd., Durham Region Division If you want to really get to know someone, travel with them. Better yet, if you want to get to know yourself, travel with yourself. But be forewarned, you might not like who you meet when you look in your stateroom mirror. As I write this, I am floating, several hun- dred miles off the coast of Grand Bahama island, aboard the Disney Dream; a state- of-the-art cruise ship with the technology of a space shuttle and more mouse ears than a science lab. Outside of a brief dalliance with the Vil- lage People in the 1970s, I have never real- ly had much interest in ‘cruising.’ I break into hives if I’m in a crowd of more than a dozen people and the thought of being ship-bound with several thousand of them is enough to make me want to jump over- board. I also loathe itineraries, schedules and packaged fun. Throw non-stop Dis- ney music, videos and light shows into the bargain and you pretty much have a per- fect storm of Neil anxiety ... culminating in me plunging into the sea from 10 decks up, my hands locked in a death-grip around Goofy’s neck. I should point out at this juncture that I did not plan for nor pay for this excursion. The television show I am currently shoot- ing put it together as part of a promo for the current season. It was a working vacation ... although I’m four days in and still won- dering when the ‘vacation’ part is going to kick in. In order to film in certain areas of the ship, we have to be up and at work far in advance of the great unwashed and we very often work late at night for the same reasons. Needless to say, none of us is doing much in the way of partying. I also think I may be the only person in the world to ever actu- ally lose weight on a cruise. As anybody who has ever been on one of these boats will happily and eagerly tell you, there is enough food around, 24/7, to feed the 8th army. However, as a result of my go-round with chemo and radiation all those years ago, I have a bit of a glass colon. I have to be care- ful of what I eat at the best of times. The last thing anyone wants is for me to appear on camera with Hollandaise in my system. I get paid to be funny, but believe me, no one within 50 yards of that situation would find it remotely amusing. So it’s work, sleep and shake my head at the multitude who have happily shelled out huge bucks to wander from buffet to buffet, video to video, Disney character to Disney character. Still, they seem happy enough. And if the shrieks of a million excited children mean anything, Disney is obviously doing some- thing right. I guess they know their market. For me, the ocean has been my saving grace. The ship is immaculate and my stateroom spotlessly beautiful, but nothing affects me like that endless blue expanse outside my balcony. I begin and end each day with 20 or 30 minutes spent silently gazing out over the waves. I have always been a bit of a water baby and the ocean is certainly the mother of all of us. No matter the volume level on the rest of the ship, no matter how many times It’s a Small World After All has been drummed into my head, no matter how often I’ve been hugged by a mouse or a duck or a pirate ... the sea is able to wash it all away. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column durhamregion.com7 AP News Advertiser • November 23, 2011HOT TOPICS: Ski season is right around the corner. Your Life fitness expert Melissa Boyd demon- strates some exercises that will improve your upper body endurance. www.durhamregion.com ONLINE POLL RESULTS Baby boy names chosen in 2010. 1. Liam 2. Ethan 3. Jacob 4. Logan 5. Owen 6. Noah 7. Alexander 8. Nathan 9. Benjamin 10. Lucas source: babycenter.ca Occupy Toronto protesters are being removed after weeks of staging a sit-in. Do you think the protest served its purpose? I don’t know what Occupy Toronto was really protesting against. (39%) Not at all. Nothing will change and they’ll all just go home. (40%) Yes, it raised awareness about the struggles faced by low-income earners. (21%) Total Votes: 183 NEIL CRONE Working ‘vacations’ and an expanse of blue RON PIETRONIRO/ BEHIND THE LENS I’ve probably photographed well over 25 Remembrance Day ceremonies during my career as a photojournalist. The goal, like any assignment, is to capture the moment, that one image that defines why you are there. This image stood out for me because of its sheer simplicity. A woman dressed in black clutching a worn black and white photo with the red poppy provid- ing the only splash of colour. If you’ve never been to a Remembrance Day ceremony, you should go. Walk up to any veteran from any war and say thank you. It puts thing in per- spective. MIKE JOHNSTON - MANAGING EDITOR Replacing a furnace is no joke The joke in the office is every time I take a holiday, it costs me money. It’s usually car related, a muffler here, a tire there. It all adds up. I was off this past week and it happened again, but this time it was a bigger issue. To borrow a line from Monty Python, our fur- nace ceased to exist. On the Monday of my week off, it stopped providing us heat and comfort. It was just over 20 years to the day we moved into our Clarington home that it decided enough was enough. It became just a piece of metal sitting in my basement, a very expensive piece of metal. For homeowners facing this lack of heat in the near future, the process isn’t that com- plicated to replace your furnace though it can take a bit of time. There are numerous rebates available to offset the cost of a new, efficient furnace, but those rebates are only available after you get a home energy audit. The company I dealt with for the furnace arranged the audit, which was a big help. Mr. Audit was at my home the next day, with his giant fan, ladder and clipboard. The audit cost $400 but you get a $150 rebate from the government. That audit also ensured I get a $750 rebate on my furnace, so it was money well spent. The audit didn’t take long and was pain- less. A giant fan was set up in my front door and through calculations which could only be understood by Einstein, he determined our house was too tight. Getting some air into the home during winter is a good thing, he said, so he didn’t suggest any other changes to the house except for installing low-flow toilets. The audit also allows me to claim $65 for each toilet I buy. The week wasn’t too cold, though three teenage boys don’t need much to complain about, and the furnace was installed on Fri- day, a process that took four hours. We now have heat and I’m told the fur- nace should pay for itself in five years. I’ll be watching my heating bills closely to see if that’s true. But as for my next holiday, I’m going to make sure my bank account is a lit- tle fuller before I book another week off. 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This year’s parade Co-Chairs, Andy O’Connor and Michelle Maxim, would like to thank the City of Pickering Community Services Division, Operations and Facilities Division and Bylaws staff; the Durham Regional Police Services and their auxiliary police officers, the “856” Pickering Kinsmen Air Cadet Squadron, the Pickering To wn Centre, Rogers Cable plus the South Pickering Amateur Radio Club. Without the total co-operation of the above groups it would not be possible to run the parade. Many thanks also to the many volunteer groups for participating in the parade; without you, there wouldn’t be a parade. Thanks also to Village Chrysler and Forsythe Haulage for donating vehicles used in the parade. Thank you to Dancosigns, System Music Warehouse and Sanctuary Church for donating invaluable services. Thank you to the following sponsors for their financial assistance: Pickering To wn Centre, City of Pickering, McDonald’s Restaurants and Ontario Power Generation. The parade has grown in size each year and the Kinsmen and Kinette Club of Pickering are proud and honoured to have presented the parade to the residents of Pickering and surrounding communities for the last 42 years. Thisyear'sawardwinnersareasfollows: Best Community Float –Salvation Army Hope Community Church Best Yo uth Float –6th Pickering Scouts Best Commercial Float –Ontario Power Generation President’s Choice – “856” Pickering Kinsmen Air Cadet Squadron The Kinsmen and Kinette Club of Pickering would like to dedicate this year’s Santa Claus Parade to Annette O’Connor who worked on the parade in each of the last 38 years. Kinette Annette, who was a Life Member of the Kin Association, succumbed to ovarian cancer on November 2nd, 2011 after a courageous 15 month battle. 647-291-0063 607 Kingston Road Pickering (just west of Whites Road) Scan or visit yupinc.ca Sectional Sofa Set $999 Coffee Ta ble $149 Ottomans$49 YUP FURNITURE IS HERE! LIGHTWEIGHT • STRONG • AFFORDABLE YUP FURNITURE IS HERE! LIGHTWEIGHT • STRONG • AFFORDABLE Mitchell was 11 when he committed sui- cide in September of this year, after learning he would have to appear in court to testify against the accused boy. Prosecutor Kerri- Ann Kennedy is applying to have statements Mitchell gave to police allowed as evidence at the trial for the accused boy, whose identi- ty is protected under the Youth Criminal Jus- tice Act. The motion is crucial to the Crown’s case, as it would allow Mitchell’s version of the incident -- and his identification of the accused boy -- to be introduced as evidence. Ontario Court Justice Mary Teresa Devlin will rule on the admissibility of Mitchell’s statement. Ms. Usher said she was driving in the vicin- ity of Waterford Gate and Senator Street on the evening of the incident when she saw Mitchell being accosted by two other boys. The boys fled as she pulled up, court heard. “I yelled at them and they kept running,” she said. Mitchell, who was bleeding from the mouth, was upset about losing his dad’s phone, said Ms. Usher. She said she gave chase in her car and cornered one of the boys, who tossed the phone through the open car window before again fleeing. Two days after the incident Ms. Usher was escorting Mitchell into the office at West- creek Public School when another child passed them, court heard. Mitchell identi- fied the boy as one of his assailants, she said. The school principal showed Mitchell a book of class photos and Mitchell “pointed out the same individual,” Ms. Usher said. “I said, ‘You have to be 100-per cent sure’,” Ms. Usher said. “He said, ‘No, I’m sure’.” Looking on from the courtroom gallery were Mitchell’s father Craig Wilson, as well as the boy’s grandparents and several sup- porters of the family. Mr. Wilson has said publicly that Mitchell was bullied and feel- ing stress over the impending court case in the days leading up to his suicide. The hearing is scheduled to resume in Feb- ruary. Page 2 - Related Story ‘I Am What I Am’ CouRtS Mitchell Wilson’s statements crucial to Crown’s case MITCHELL from page 1 SubmItted Photo PICKERING -- Mitchell Wilson, who had muscular dystrophy, committed suicide on Sept. 6 at age 11. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 23, 20119 P Direct Access 905.420.4660 General Enquiries 905.420.2222 Service Disruption 1.866.278.9993 Upcoming PublicMeetings Date Meeting/Location Time November23 Accessibility AdvisoryCommittee 7:00pm City Hall –Main CommitteeRoom November24 LibraryBoard 7:00pm Petticoat Creek Branch November30 Committeeof Adjustment 7:00pm City Hall –Main CommitteeRoom December5 JointPlanning&Development& ExecutiveCommittee 7:30pm City Hall –Council Chambers Allmeetingsareopen to thepublic.Fordetails call905.420.2222orvisit theCity website.For Service Disruption NotificationCall1.866.278.9993 The City of PickeringinitiatedaMunicipal Class Environmental Assessment(EA)Study foranewoperations centre in2010.The Study wasbeing carriedoutinaccordancewith theplanninganddesignprocess for Schedule ‘C’projectsasoutlinedintheMunicipal Engineers Association(MEA)Municipal ClassEAdocument (October2000,asamended in2007),whichisapprovedunderthe Ontario EnvironmentalAssessment Act.One PublicInformation Centre (PIC)washeldaspartofthe StudyinMay2011 to providea descriptionoftheproblems/opportunities,anassessmentofalternativesolutions,the evaluationofthealternativesites,andidentifythe recommendedsite. Amendments were proposed to theMunicipal ClassEAdocumentonJanuary11,2011. Thepublic wasprovidedtheopportunity to submit commentsandprovide feedback until February25,2011.Theamendments were approvedon August17,2011and,as such,pleasebeadvisedthatthisproject(theestablishmentofanewpatrol yard or maintenancefacility)now conforms to Schedule ‘A’oftheMunicipal ClassEAprocessand isapre-approvedproject.Additionalinformationpertaining to thisamendment canbe foundontheMEA’s website(municipalclassea.ca). To date,the Studydeterminedthatanewoperations centre facility was required to best addressthe City’s operationalneeds/ requirementsandbasedonthe projectedpopulationgrowthwithin the City.The currentplansare for the existingoperations centre to be decommissionedand redeveloped asafutureschoolsiteaspartof the Duffin Heightsneighbourhood. Theproposedlocation forthenew operations centre siteislocatedon thesouthsideof ClementsRoad,as indicatedbelow: NoticeofChangein Project Schedule Cityof Pickering –New Operations Centre MunicipalClassEnvironmentalAssessment Pickering Advisory Committeeon Diversitywillbehostinga 2012 HeritageDay Celebration.As inprevious years,thisevent promises to beadynamic celebrationof Pickering’s richheritage and culturaldiversity. Community Culturalorganizationsareinvited to participate inthis worthwhilemulticulturalevent by providing cultural performanceswhetheritbedanceormusic. To confirm yourinterestinthisevent,please callJodyMorris, (Acting)Supervisor,Culture&Recreation at 905.683.6582 ext. 3601 by January9,2012.Selectedparticipantswill receive confirmationinJanuary2012.Eventtakesplace February25. Visitour website at cityofpickering.com forphotosofthe2011 Heritage Day Celebrations. 2012 HeritageDay Celebration: Call for Participants The City Services and Leisure Guide is Here! Yo ur Guide has been delivered with today’s paper! Registration begins Tomorrow for Aquatics November 28 for Leisure &Fitness Register online using Click to Reg! Or register by fax, phone, mail, drop-off or in- person at the Pickering Recreation Complex. GetReadytoRegister! cityofpickering.com/greatevents TheRegionsof Yo rkand Durhamhave formeda committee to discuss capacitylimitationsofthe existing Outfall/Diffuses.To strengthen public representation,theRegionshave requestedthe City of Pickering to recommendacitizenmember’s name fortheir considerationasan additionalmemberoftheSAC.The Te rmsofReference fortheSACmay be found at:www.durham.ca/departments/works/duffincreek. Themandate ofthis committeememberis to representtheinterests of Pickering’s residents,regardingthedevelopmentofapreferred alternative,forthe variousstagesofthe ClassEAstudy. ThenameofSACmembersalongwiththeir commentswillbeposted ontheproject websiteandwillalsobecomepartofthepublic record.A totalofthreeSACmeetingsareplanned. Whois Eligible? Pickeringproperty ownersand/or residents,18 yearsofageorolder, areinvited to submitaletterprovidingabriefsummaryof yourinterest, background,andskillset to:CatherineRose,Manager,Policy Formoreinformation contact Deepak Bhatt at 905.420.4660,ext.2188 or by email at dbhatt@cityofpickering.com Deadline forapplicationisDecember5,2011. Pursuant to the Municipal FreedomofInformationand Protectionof Privacy Act,thepersonalinformation containedintheprospective citizen representative’sletterofapplicationwillbeusedsolely to assistin selecting theprospectiveappointeeand recommendation to the Council. Candidates Wa nted to ServeontheDuffinsCreekWaterPollutionControlPlantStakeholdersAdvisoryCommittee Tuesday,December6 •Thursday,December8 7:00pm-9:00pmPerformersWanted!•Call905.420.4620 Should youhave anyquestionsor concerns,please contactthe following City project representative: EverettBuntsma,N.P.D.,C.M.M.Director,Community Services City of Pickering One TheEsplanade •Pickering,ONL1V6K7 Phone:905.420.4660 ext2166 •ebuntsma@cityofpickering.com Thisnoticeisissued November23,2011. PickeringAnimal Servicesinpartnershipwith Pet Valuisproud to offer; Santa Pictures with your Pe t December3from10am –2pm&December4from12pm –3pm Pe t Va lu (705 Kingston Rd) 905.492.7381 Fora$5donation,you canhaveyourpets’phototakenwith Santa. All Proceedswillbedonated to Pickering Animal Services. Pre-Te en Dance Ticketsnowsold exclusivelyonline. Visit cityofpickering.com/teen to purchase yourdancetickets.Do not buyaticketfromanyothersource.Individual Ticket Salesarelimited to 5per customer/household.Paymentmethodis by anymajorcredit card.Individualpre-teendanceticketsarenolonger available inperson at thePickering Recreation Complex.Ticketsgoonsale at 9:00amonthe Saturdayprior to thedance. Next Dance:Friday,December2 Call905.420.4620 formoreinformation The City of Pickeringprohibitsparkingonstreets at anytime duringwinter controloperations. Ifsnowis forecastedit’s agoodidea to moveyour vehicleoff the road.Pleasenotethat your vehiclemaybeticketed at anytime duringsnowclearingoperations –notjustwhentheplowison yourstreet. December1st –March31st noparkingonany roadbetween2am –5am Winter Parking Restrictions Helpus KeepourStreetsClearofSnow! cityofpickering.com/animals Bicentennial Tr ee Lighting Friday,December2 7:30pm-8:30pm •Liveentertainment&avisitfrom Santa •Fa mily wagonride&trainridethrough Tinsel To wn •Pickering Community Concert Band •Bbq •Funcrafts •TreeLighting&Fireworks!•Foodbankdonationsappreciated cityofpickering.com/greatevents Rouge Hill Senior’s Club Christmas Bazaar &Te a Saturday,December 3 10 :00 am -2:00 pm Petticoat Creek Community Centre (470 Kingston Road,just west of Rosebank Road) �� 905.683.2760 ext 6302 for information Formoreinformation contactthe CustomerCare Centre City Hall,Council Chambers&Esplanade Park durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 23, 201110 AP Activists and opposition descend on Pickering for shark fin ban debate MOYA DILLON mdillon@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- The GTA may soon be fin-free as Pickering joins munici- palities such as Toronto, Brantford and Mississauga in banning shark fin products within the city. Activists and opposition parties had turned their focus to Pickering in recent weeks after a similar battle in Toronto ended in council approving a ban. Pickering resident and activist Diane Peck was one of many people supporting the ban who reached out to council. “I always wanted to be a marine biologist and I volunteer at the Toronto Zoo in my spare time so I’ve always loved animals,” she explained of her passion for sharks, noting that after watching the movie Sharkwater in August she began spending her spare time advocating for a ban on shark fin products. “The movie just horrified me. Since then all my spare time has gone to doing anything I can to raise awareness. I was involved in the Toronto fight and when I heard about it happening at home I had to be involved. We may be a small community compared to a big city but we are part of lead- ing the way in showing the rest of the country this needs to be banned.” While some councillors have questioned the necessity of a ban when no Pickering-area restaurants are currently serving shark fin prod- ucts, Ms. Peck says the ban is an important symbolic gesture. “Nothing is a waste of time if you’re doing anything to protect any species,” she explained. “People say if we don’t have shark fin here why should we ban it, but I see it as proactive. If we don’t have it here, why bother to bring it in?” Others have argued it doesn’t make sense to ban one part when the fish as a whole is legal within Canada, which does have a small shark fishery. “We want to stress that we do care about the eco- system and the environment, but this is not under municipal jurisdiction,” said Barbara Chiu, presi- dent of the Toronto Chinese Business Association, which actively opposed Toronto’s ban. “We don’t want municipal governments to waste their money on something the federal government is already taking care of. Sharks are just like any other type of fish, but people are emotionally looking at finning. We don’t want any inhumane finning either, but our point is if you’re only banning one part of a fish that is legal in Canada that’s unfair.” Ms. Chiu said most of that association’s members don’t see the issue as a business issue. “Most businesses I talked to mentioned banning shark fins doesn’t affect their busi- ness because people don’t consume shark fin soup on a daily basis,” she said. At a lively council meeting on Nov. 21 that saw 10 delegations on the shark fin ban alone, Ms. Chiu was joined in opposition by Benedict Leung of the Richmond Hill and Markham Chinese Business Association and Tao (Thomas) Qu, president of the Durham Chinese Canadian Culture Centre. “The Canadian shark fishery is totally legal and people consume shark meat everywhere in Canada, there’s simply not enough evidence linking shark fin soup to fins from illegal finning,” he explained, likening the ban to taking all cars off the street due to one car accident. “Many friends have told me they really have no problem giving up eat- ing fins, it’s not a big deal, even business people have already said this is not a big deal so economics are not an issue. Let’s work on increas- ing enforcement at the federal level instead and work together to protect endangered animals.” Rob Sinclair, executive director of WildAid, which works to combat the billion-dollar trade in illegal animal products, likens the issue of shark fins to that of ivory or bear gall bladders in that it is impossible to tell legal products from illegal. “Of all wildlife that’s harvested for parts, the greatest trade is for shark fins. It’s estimated at $750 million to $1 billion annually,” he explained, noting he has extensive experience in the area having worked with the provincial government on legislation to ban bear gall bladders, used in Asian medicinal practises. “The simple truth is we can’t tell the difference between legal and illegal shark fin. Banning is the only effective way to safe- guard the species. Just as the Province took action on gall blad- ders and nation states took action on ivory before wider regu- lations, it is simply time to act. A ban locally may only save a dozen sharks, but it is acting with leadership and municipal governments, as the level of government closest to the peo- ple, have a role to play in this.” In addition to the many delegations councillors also received countless e-mails from all over the globe sup- porting a ban on shark fins, including notes from scuba divers, dive instructors and activists from China, the Bahamas, Britain, France, Belgium and more. Council voted to approve the ban on the pos- session, sale, trade and distribution of shark fins or derivative products within the city by a vote of five to one, with Coun. Peter Rodrigues dissenting while Coun. Jennifer O’Connell was absent. The bylaw will come into effect one year from the date of approv- al, on Nov. 21, 2012, in order to allow time for public education. SIDEBAR Shark Fin Facts Shark’s fin meat is the cartilage, flexible soft tissue of the fin. The top or dorsal fin has the highest quality and is costli- est, followed by the tail fin and side or pectoral fins. Shark’s fin is graded by length; the longer the cartilage, the bet- ter the quality. It can range from an inch to more than a foot long. Mainly used in dishes such as shark’s fin soup, it is prized for its slip- pery and glutinous texture, which results in a thickened soup without the use of cornstarch. Shark’s fin is tasteless, but is prized for its ability to bring out and enhance the flavor of foods cooked with it. It is usually simmered in broth and is regarded as a tonic and an aphrodi- siac. Some of the suggested benefits of shark’s fin are that it strengthens the internal organs and combats aging. Shark’s fin soup Ingredients 3 tsp sesame oil 1 peeled and finely chopped root gin- ger 1 finely chopped spring onion 6 soaked and sliced Chinese mush- rooms 2 tbsp rice wine 2 litres chicken stock 130 g readily prepared shark’s fin 220 g shredded chicken meat 220 g deveined prawns 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 1/2 tbsp cornflour Preparation 1. Heat sesame oil in saucepan 2. Add ginger, spring onion, mushrooms and rice wine 3. Cook for 4 1/2 minutes and pour in half the chicken stock 4. Stir in shark’s fin, reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes 5. Add in remaining chicken stock, chicken, prawns, soy sauce and corn- flour 6. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 12 minutes 7. Ladle into serving bowls and serve hot Source: www.chinesefood-recipes.com and www.asianculinaryrecipes.com Pickering going fin free SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND PICKERING -- Diane Peck is a local activist help- ing to promote Pickering’s proposed shark fin ban. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 23, 201111 AP • Do you have a desire to work with the elderly or disabled? • Are you interested in supporting people to live independent lives? •Have you considered a job in community health or a nursing/retirement home? TRAINTO BECOME APERSONAL SUPPORTWORKER AND BE PREPAREDTO MAKE A DIFFERENCE ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION THURSDAY FEBRUARY 3 -10:00 AM 120 Centre St.S.,Oshawa AT E.A. LOVELL CENTRE 120 CENTRE ST. 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BiD eUcHre. every Monday from 6:45 to 10 p.m. at the Petticoat Creek Library and Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. W. (between Rosebank Road and Rougemount Drive), Pickering. Hosted by the Rouge Hill Seniors. New members welcome. 905-420-4660, ext. 6302. H.O.P.E. – Helping Other Parents Everywhere Community Support Group. for parents of acting-out teenagers, meets every Thursday night in Oshawa and Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. in Ajax/Pickering. For more information and locations, call 905- 239-3577 or visit www.helpingotherparentseverywhere.com. NOVEMBER 23 tHe yOUtH centre. presents a networking and social event for Gay-Straight Alliances from high schools across Dur- ham, featuring music, munchies, a mocktail bar, prizes and more. At the Pickering Public Library, Central Branch (audito- rium), One The Esplanade, Pickering, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 905- 428-1212 (Amy). NOVEMBER 24 aJaX-PicKerinG cHriStian WOmen. meet at the Royal Canadian Legion 111 Hunt St., Ajax, at 9:30 a.m. Bake table, Christmas gifts, silent auction. Janet Yukich entertains and speaker Carol Rodgers on how to live a life that leaves an impact. The cost is $8.50 at the door; first-time guests $6.50. 905-427-3128 (Alice). NOVEMBER 25 GalaXy Dance Party. a non-profit dance for anyone more than 30 years at the Annandale Golf and Curling Club (Church and Bayly, Ajax), from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission $10. 905-683-2645 (Gail). cOUnty tOWn SinGerS. perform at St. Paul’s on the Hill Anglican Church at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and available from Jean Mott at 905-839-0793. NOVEMBER 26 UGly cHriStmaS SWeater Dance. to benefit the Humane Society of Durham Region, from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Heydenshore Pavilion, 599 Water St., Whitby. Dig out that sweater that you were given as a present but were too embar- rassed to wear. Late night buffet, DJ, silent auction and prizes for the ugliest Christmas sweater. Tickets are $25 each, $40 per couple. 905-665-7430, ext. 223. Bay riDGeS lOnG term care. 900 Sandy Beach Rd., Pickering, hosts its annual bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baked goods, raffle table, crafts, spices, jewelry. DUnBartOn-FairPOrt UniteD cHUrcH. 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering, holds its 38th annual Deck Your Halls bazaar and craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featured is a 28-vendor craft show, home baking, hot lunch, Christmas crafts, used books, Grandpa’s garage, silent auction, preserves and more. Pet PicS WitH Santa. at Vandermeer Nursery, 588 Lakeridge Rd. S., Ajax, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All pets welcome. The cost is $13; pro- ceeds to the Humane Society of Durham Region. Also Nov. 27, Dec. 3, 4, 10 and 11, same time. BOOK SiGninG. at the Ajax Chapters, 90 Kingston Rd. (Durham Centre), Ajax, from noon to 4 p.m. Forensic artist Diana Trepkov signs copies of her book, 'Faceless, Voiceless -- From Search to Closure, A Forensic Artist's Inspirational Approach to the Missing and Unidenti- fied'. NOVEMBER 29 DUrHam reGiOn SOcial ServiceS DePartment. hosts a learning session for adults, Bully Proofing Your Child, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Durham Headquarters, 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby. The workshop is intended to teach parents how to prevent and deal with bullying. The cost is $20 per person. Child care not available. 905-666-6240 (press “0”), www.durham.ca/FamilyServicesResources. NOVEMBER 30 rOyal canaDian leGiOn Br. 606. holds a Euchre Night starting at 8 p.m. at 1555 Bayly St., Pickering. Prizes and refreshments. The cost is $4, $2 for seniors. All are welcome. Send your upcoming events to newsroom@durhamregion.com. 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So you had better search through your attics and garages, go through your lock boxes and jewellery, because you may be sitting on a small fortune and not even know it!Roadshow experts are here to examine all your an- tiques, collectibles, gold and silver. During a show near Toronto, a woman came in with a jewellery box that she had just inherited from her late aunt.“I don’t wear jewellery,” explained Barbara Engles, “so it was an easy decision to come down to the Roadshow to sell it”.She was very excited when she was able to walk away with a cheque for over $2,100 for jewellery she was never going to wear anyway. Expert Elijah Gold explains,“We have no- ticed a substantial increase in the amount of precious metals such as gold and silver coming to the Roadshow,which makes sense considering how high it’s currently trading at.He added,“The Roadshow is great because it puts money in people’s pockets, especially during such hard times. Lots of items that are just sitting around collecting dust in basements and jewel- lery boxes can be exchanged for money, on the spot!” At another Roadshow event, a woman, named Mira Kovalchek, walked in with a tin full of hundreds of old coins that were given to her as a young child by her grand- the Roadshow and see what he had given her.She was ecstatic to learn she had coins dating back to the late 1800’s,some of which were extremely rare.Roadshow consultant Perry Bruce explains “We had uncovered an 1871 QueenVictoria 50 Cent piece, valued at over $2,000!! She had a nice assortment of coins that were not rare dates, but she was able to sell them for their silver content”.She explains,“I never would have thought that my old tin afford to renovate my kitchen”. 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We represent thousands of collectors who are all looking for a variety of collectibles! We have purchased a wide selection of items for our group of collectors. The CCG (Canadian Collectors Group) are a private group of collectors who are looking for unique items in a wide variety of categories. FREE HOUSE C A L L S PAID ADVERTISEMENTRoadshow is coming to Oshawa TRAVELODGE OSHAWA Tu es., Nov.29 - Sat., Dec. 3 • 1-888-325-2775 •Tu es.-Thurs. 9am - 6pm • Fri. 9am - 5pm, Sat. 9am-4pm 940 Champlain Ave., Oshawa ON L1J 7A6 • 905-436-9500 For complete information see ad below to Oshawa. So you had better search Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com durhamregion.com facebook.com/sportsdurhamregion twitter.com/scnewsdurhamSports durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 23, 201117 AP Pickering Panthers head coach used E.J. McGuire when he needed advice Brad KElly bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Occupying the basement is nothing new for the Pickering Panthers as an organi- zation, but for head coach Mike Galati, it’s something he’s not experienced before as a head coach. And the one guy he would often turn to for advice or to act as a sounding board for him is no lon- ger available. When E.J. McGuire passed away in April at the age of 58 from can- cer, hockey lost one of its brightest lights. Though McGuire was the head of NHL Central Scouting, he was much more than that to the people who knew him, including Galati. “When you look back and you look at your playing career, there’s always one guy who stands out. He was that guy for me,” said Galati, who played junior for McGuire in Guelph with the Storm. “No mat- ter who you were, what time of day it was, or who he was even with, he would take the time to take your call and help you out. He still made time for me to give advice or just talk me through things. “To me, he was a hockey genius. The best part about him was that he was such a good guy. You come across coaches that are great hockey geniuses, but they don’t give you the time of day. Hockey misses a guy like (McGuire.)” Considering the state of the Pan- thers, the call to McGuire would likely be a lengthy one. The Panthers dropped two more Ontario Junior Hockey League games on the weekend, 6-3 on home ice to Vaughan on Friday, and 5-3 in North York on Sunday afternoon, falling to 3-18-1. They are in last place in the South Divi- sion, seven points back of Missis- sauga for the sixth and final play- off spot. Brandon Parks, Sean Levac and Mike Sicilia had the goals for the Panthers in Friday’s loss to Vaughan. The teams were tied 3-3 heading into the third period, but a trio of unanswered goals by Vaughan over the final 20 minutes was the difference. Sunday’s loss was a close one, with the teams tied 3-3 with under eight minutes to go before North York scored the winner and added another into an empty net. Levac, Joe Saracini and Nicholas Popelar were the goal scorers for the Pan- thers. The losses ran the current los- ing streak for the Panthers to five games in a row, winners of just one of the past 13. Asked if he had ever been through anything like this, Galati was quick to answer “Never.” Not many have. “In Hamilton we won over 30 games. In Upper Canada when I was there it was sort of a rebuild. I took over late and we were .500 after taking over,” he said. “Before that my minor midget Red Wing team was top-five in North Amer- ica. I’m not used to this. I’ve never been part of a losing team.” This weekend the Panthers will host Whitby on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex, followed by a trip to Cobourg on Monday. OntariO JuniOr HOcKEy lEaGuE Galati wishes he could make one call Quad-a BasKEtBall Pickering poised for run to OFSAA playoffs Brad KElly bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Pickering High School is right about where they want to be in the rankings heading into the OFSAA Quad-A girls’ basketball championships that tip off Thurs- day in Windsor. The two-time LOSSA champi- ons have been seeded sixth in the 18-team tournament, and open against No. 16 Glebe at 10 a.m. on Thursday. A win in the open- er would likely set a up a sec- ond-round game against No. 11 St. John’s College, who face top- ranked St. Thomas More in the tournament opener. The winner of the Pickering/Glebe game faces the loser of the St. Thomas More/St. John’s College game. Co-coach Lindsay Hibbs likes her team’s chances of putting a couple of wins together and advancing to the quarter-finals. “Seeing where Glebe and St. John’s College are both seeded in eleventh and sixteenth, I’m very optimistic. When I see we play teams below us, I hope we have a good game and the girls are on. “I’m confident those will be two wins we pull out.” Pickering advanced to the pro- vincial championships with a 38-34 victory over Notre Dame in the LOSSA final. Heading into the game, Notre Dame was ranked No. 1 in the GTA while Pickering was second. In two previous meetings, one in league play and another in a tournament, Notre Dame came out on top both times. But in the one game showdown to advance to OFSAA, Pickering proved best. The OFSAA tournament commit- tee requests that each team sub- mit some input into where they feel they should be ranked for the championships. Hibbs said based on the her team’s play this season, she thought a top-four seed was warranted. “Given our record and who we have played in tournaments, I sug- gested we be ranked third or fourth. Seeing we are sixth isn’t necessari- ly a bad thing. It’s seeded us quite well in terms of who we are playing in the first and second round.” In terms of the other top seeds, Pickering owns a victory over sec- ond-ranked Mother Teresa. saBrina ByrnEs / MEtrOland PICKERING -- Pickering Panthers netminder Spencer Bacon tried to block a shot on net during Ontario Junior Hockey League action against the Vaughan Vipers at the Pickering Recreation Complex. saBrina ByrnEs / MEtrOland OSHAWA -- Members of the Pickering High School senior girls’ bas- ketball team celebrate a LOSSA win. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 23, 201118 AP Ajax & Pickering Locations 279 Kingston Rd. E.Ajax 260 Kingston Rd. E.Ajax (in Home Depot) 1105 Kingston Rd. Pickering (in Home Depot) 255 Salem Rd. S. D#1 42 Old Kingston Rd.,Ajax 465 Bayly St.W.#5,Ajax NOVEMBER 23, 2011 We dnesday Flyers If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. 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DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR BY NOVEMBER 23 LOOK inside for your copy of 1735 Bayly St., Unit 14, Pickering 905-831-9803 email: admin-rec@pickeringsoccer.ca Bring this ad to any 1 of 3 registration dates for your chance to WIN! WIN UP TO $300! For registration dates see page 84 of the City of Pickering Leisure Guide included in today’s paper OR go to pickeringsoccer.ca Submitted photto Avalanche champs TORONTO -- The Ajax Knights Peewee A team finished 3-1, second in their group after the round robin, at the Toronto Avalanche Thanksgiving Challenge tournament held at York University. Ajax recorded wins over Port Credit Storm, Toronto Avalanche and St. Catharines Warriors. The only loss came in a 2-1 battle with Rideau St. Lawrence Kings. In the semis, it was a rematch with St. Catharines Warriors and again Ajax bat- tled to a second consecutive 2-1 win. This set the stage for a rematch with the Rideau St. Lawrence Kings team with revenge in mind. The boys rose to the challenge with a convincing 4-0 shutout victory in the finals for their first tournament win of the sea- son. The team roster includes Brendan Murphy, Jeremy Jackson, Connor Plantinga, Connor McCarthy, Tommy Gallagher, Kieran Lobo, Brad Roulston, David Fay, Nolan Balfour, Brendan Sharman, Patrick Gummer, Scott Brown, Daynen Stockman, Andre Agrippa, Nicolas Hamel, Alex McKenzie and Adrian Lo. The coaching staff is: Bruce Roulston (head coach), Brian Sharman (asst. coach), Mike Plantinga (manager), Greg Gummer (asst. coach), Hanson Lo (trainer), Alf Lobo (trainer). provinciAl Women’S hockey leAgue Lightning exceeding expectations early on brAd kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- At first glance, there’s nothing to raise an eyebrow at in regards to where the Durham West Junior Lightning sit in the Provincial Women’s Hockey League standings. They are pretty much smack-dab in the middle, eighth overall in an 18-team league. But upon further review, their record is almost flaw- less at 6-1-1-0, and their winning percentage of .813 would move them up the ladder, vaulting them all the way into fourth overall. That will all get sorted out when they use up the games in hand on those above them. “We’re extremely happy with it,” said head coach Wayne McDonald of his team’s start, following a weekend in which the Light- ning collected three of a pos- sible four points, with a 5-2 win on home ice Saturday over London, followed by a 2-2 overtime draw in Water- loo on Sunday. “We wouldn’t have pen- cilled in those numbers at the start of the year, that’s for sure. We’re thrilled with where we’re at. Now that we know that we can compete, generally, with most of the teams, we’re sitting good.” The Lightning were solid on home ice Saturday in the 5-2 win over London, build- ing a 3-1 lead through two periods on goals by Laura Horwood, Danielle Leon- ard and Stephanie Cooper. They extended it to 5-1 on a short-handed goal by Erika Mitrevski and one on the power play by Marissa Red- mond just five minutes into the third. “I thought our game against London was probably the best game we’ve played, as a team, all year,” said McDon- ald. “London are a very good team, the shots were fairly even, but we controlled most of the play. “We controlled that game and I thought we played as good as we could play.” McDonald cited the play of goaltender Jackie Rochefort in both games, particularly Sunday’s tie 2-2 in Waterloo. Against London she stopped 19 of 21 shots, followed by a 25-save performance on 27 shots in Waterloo. Kennedy Marchment had both goals for the Lightning in Waterloo, both coming courtesy of the power play. The Lightning never trailed, holding leads of 1-0 and 2-1 during the game. This weekend will be a busy one as the club tries to make up some of its games in hand, starting with a home- and-home beginning Friday in Burlington and home at the Ajax Community Cen- tre on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. against the same opposition. 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FURNITURE ELECTRONICS APPLIANCES MATTRESSES OFF UPTO80% BLACKFRIDAYBLACK TAGSALETM OntariO HOckey League Generals continue to sink coaching change has yet to produce desired results for OHL club Brian Mcnair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- In keeping with their on-ice habit this season, the Oshawa Generals took a step back Monday. It’s hoped that this step back, however, will result in a good, long look in the mirror by the players, and new level of competitive- ness when they get back at it Friday in Otta- wa. After a terrible weekend in which the Gen- erals lost three games in a row, culminating in a lacklustre 5-2 loss to the Windsor Spit- fires Sunday at the General Motors Cen- tre, coach Gary Agnew decided to give the players the day off Monday, to rest and, pre- sumably, re-assess their commitment to the cause. The Generals have been busy, to be sure, playing an Ontario Hockey League-high 27 games, including a stretch of seven in 13 days that coincided with Agnew replacing Chris DePiero behind the bench. They have fared no better since the coach- ing change, however, and have now lost four in a row, dropping to 10-13-1-3 overall, a clip that leaves them ninth in the Eastern Con- ference in winning percentage. “Two weeks on the job and I think I’ve got a good handle on what’s going on and what I need to do and what we need to do as a team,” Agnew said after Sunday’s game. “This is a competitive game and you need to compete in areas that I addressed when I first took over the team, about puck battles, puck races, board battles, stick battles, net- front battles, and unless you do those things, x’s and o’s and systems aren’t worth a hill of beans.” Although Agnew claimed to know exactly what he needed to do in order to fix the mess the team finds itself in, he was clearly also left scratching his head over what he had just witnessed. The Generals were terrible early in Friday’s 4-2 loss in Guelph, coughed up a huge lead at home Saturday and fell 6-5 in overtime to Kingston, and stunk the joint out in the first period Sunday before finally showing some i know that there’s an inconsistency, I know that there’s an issue with this hockey club that I’m going to address and make sure that we put it in the right direction very quickly here. Gary Agnew signs of life, albeit too late to salvage any- thing. “I can’t explain the slow start (Sunday), I can’t explain the quick start (Saturday), and I can’t explain the slow start the day before,” said Agnew, clearly frustrated. “I know that there’s an inconsistency, I know that there’s an issue with this hockey club that I’m going to address and make sure that we put it in the right direction very quickly here.” It’s hard to say which home-ice effort was more curious on the weekend. Celebrating the franchise’s 75th anniver- sary before a crowd of 4,218 Saturday and wearing vintage yellow, black and white jer- seys, the Generals scored the game’s first three goals and carried a 4-1 lead to the mid- way point before collapsing and losing to the last-place Frontenacs. Rather than respond in a positive way, though, the Generals turned in what was surely their worst period of the season Sun- day, falling behind 3-0 and getting outshot 14-2 in the first frame. The game was all but over early, as Kevin Bailie was yanked 4:16 in after surrender- ing two blocker-side goals and the Generals couldn’t muster a shot until the game was 10:32 old, a harmless Nicklas Jensen wrister that was greeted with sarcastic applause by the 3,691 on hand. “They threw their sticks on the ice and went to play shinny hockey,” said Agnew, who expressed his displeasure in no uncer- tain terms between periods. “When they got mad, they were motivated because of what happened, they showed me that they can do that. It’s there, it’s there, but it’s not consis- tent.” The Generals have two road games this weekend, in Ottawa Friday night and Bel- leville Sunday afternoon. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 23, 201120 AP TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR CAREER! The Ontario Self-Employment Benefit Program can help you start your own business in 2012. 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Duiscil landre ming exerosto eum in endio et, quis nulput tem dui tat, susto odolor suscincil do conulpute faci Happy Holidays HappyIquis atie te con hent nullandreet, quat illa feuisim dolore digniamcon vulputatem ipit iure tat aliquisim delit erat nullam, voluptat del essisis esto estrud eu feuip er sim dolum aliquat. Duiscil landre ming exerosto eum in endio et, quis nulput tem dui tat, susto odolor suscincil do conulpute faci Merry Christmas HappyIquis atie te con hent nullandreet, quat illa feuisim dolore digniamcon vulputatem ipit iure tat aliquisim delit erat nullam, voluptat del essisis esto estrud eu feuip er sim dolum aliquat. Duiscil landre ming exerosto eum in endio et, quis nulput tem dui tat, susto odolor suscincil do conulpute faci Send your Holiday Wishes through the News Advertiser newspaper! The holidays are here again. It’s a time to spread good cheer and wish health, wealth and happiness to all the special people in your life. This Week will be publishing a special Personal Holiday Greetings Section in our Friday, December 16 editions. Do you have a teacher, coach, babysitter, mechanic, friend or family member that you would like to say thanks to? Be different this year and send your special Season’s Greetings via this newspaper. The cost is only $29+hst for a photo and a maximum of 50 words. Please call Erin for more information at 905-683-5110 ext. 286Christmas Greetings Card of Thanks James (Jimmy) Campbell The family of the late James (Jimmy) Campbell, would like to express their sincere gratitude for the many acts of kindness shown to our family during the last few weeks and Jimmy's 20 month battle with bile duct cancer. The over- whelming support during the visitation and the memorial service was so appreciated. A heartfelt thank you to all of our family, friends and neighbours who sent flowers, provided food and made donations in Jimmy's memory to the Cystic Fibrosis Durham Chapter in Fiona Campbell's name. (Jimmy's beloved granddaughter). A notable thank you to Rev. Hughes for his special service and to the piper Brian, from the Toronto Police Band. The care Jimmy received at the Odette Cancer center, Sunnybrook and the dedication of Dr. Suzanna Cheng and nurse Cathy Sewlyn was greatly appreciated. Thank you to the Palliative Care Lakeridge Health Oshawa and (ER) Dr. Christopher Chong. A special thank you to the Barnes Memorial Funeral Home and their staff for their guidance and support. With Love, Irene Campbell, Bill, Lisa and Family and Lorraine, Andrew and Family. BRIGHTON ESTATE AUCTIONS 101 Applewood Drive, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0 Books, Antique & Collector's Auction Sunday, November 27 Preview 9:30 a.m. Auction 11:00 a.m. Auction to start with the second half of the early books from the Donald E. Williams Estate, to include large early German and world stamp collections in 4 lots (7,000+ stamps) plus additional stamps & coins, Large Auction to include numerous Hanging Lamps with prisms, set of Birks Sterling Louis Flatware, Slag Glass Table Lamps, Prints, Watercolours & Oils to include Pastel by G. Chavionaud, Collection of Imari, Silver Plate Serving Trays, large collection of Early English Porcelain from numerous factories to include Early Ridgway Tea Service, Georgian Cut Glass, Crystal, Limoges Dinner Service, Christmas Decorations, Bronzes, Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, Pair of Dresden Candelabra, Carved Oriental Lacquer Panels, Oriental Items, Linens, Estate Jewellery & Scottish Claymore Sword Quality Upholstered Furniture, Victorian Chaise Lounge, Victorian Chairs, Pearl Grandfather Clock, Marble Mantle Clocks, Quality Patio Set, Mahogany Sideboard, Bedroom Suite & Early Oak Corner Cabinet. Indoor Yard Sale: Sunday @ 9:30 a.m. www.brightonestateauctions.com Phone 1-613-475-6223 Waddingtons.ca/Cobourg Furniture, Art & Collectibles Auction 9 Elgin Street East, Cobourg, ON Saturday, November 26, 2011 Preview @ 9:30 a.m. Auction starting at 11:00 a.m. - fall front secretaire bookcase, figural inlaid Asian cabinet, wood carved Asian display cabinets, fine needlepoint Victorian furniture, Royal Crown Derby Imari tea service, Royal Crown Derby collector figures, sterling silver, variety of Canadian & International artwork, carved cane back Victorian chairs, dining room sets, carpets & rugs, Paragon, Rosenthal & Limoges dinner services, chests of drawers, harp base sofa table, leather top desk. Watch the website for updates & photos. For further details contact us at 905-373-0501 or pn@waddingtons.ca Tel: 905.373.0501 Toll Free: 1.855.503.2963 Fax: 905.373.1467 Email: pn@waddingtons.ca 9 Elgin Street East, Unit 6, Cobourg, ON K9A 0A1 WEDNESDAY, November 30th • 4:30pm H A U C T I O N S A L E H of Furniture, Antiques & Collectibles for an Uxbridge home, Selling at NEIL BACON AUCTIONS Ltd, 1 km. West of Utica To Include: Gottlies pin ball game, ant love seat and chair, parlour tables, corn pot, press rocker, wireless amp and speakers, large quantity of smalls packed from an es- tate in 1971, jewelry, plus many other inter- esting items. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Kellett Sale Barn •13200 Old Scugog Rd. (1/2 Mile South of Blackstock, Ont.) Selling the contents for Harold McCullough of Pontypool (moved to retirement home) & others SAT., NOV. 26, 2011 @ 10:30 am Antique dresser with lamp holders (1890's) • Antique commode chair • Antique buffet • 2 Antique parlor chairs • Old portable radios • Push lawn mowers • Steel posts • 3 PTH 2 Farrow plow (as is) • 3 PTH V Snow plow • Old Advertisement, P.C. John Spur (Lindsay), Richardson Bros. (Pontypool) • Elec. meat tenderizer (Hobart) • Quart chafing dish • Portable air conditioner • Antique bed • Lamp (1950's) • Old Lone Star cap gun AUCTIONEER: Bruce Kellett(705)328-2185 or (905)986-4447 See items on:www.theauctionfever.com or:www.kellettauctions.fcwhost.com/web CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARNFriday November 25th at 4:30pm located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4.Selling the Contents of Little Britain home plus others, quarter cut round oak split pedestal tilt top table, 2 walnut drum tables, rattan glass top table and chairs, Duncan Phyfe table and chairs, chesterfield set, treadle sewing machine, recliner, maple table & 2 chairs, needle point stool, walnut chest of drawers, marble top coffee & end tables, tin toys, metal pedal car, corner what not stand, parlour tables, John Brinsmeade apt size piano, Renaissance guitar, bar stools, qty of new jewellery, Weslo motorized treadmill, fold and go elec scooter, Moffat washer and dryer, Woods all fridge, new 15HP gas Easy Kleen hot water power washer, Qty of china, glass household and collectable items.Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers1241 Salem Rd., Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info or pictures go to www.theauctionadvertiser.com/DCorneil- open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday morning at 9am HAYDON AUCTION BARN Monday Nov 28th - 5:30 pm Viewing from 3 pm Coins, Antique Furniture incl. Dressers, Beds, Cabinets, Occasional Tables etc.), Artwork, Vintage Wooden Tools, Wood Shaft Golf Clubs, Silverplate, Glassware, China, Collectibles & lots more. See Website for Full Details: www.haydonauctionbarn.com 2498 Concession Rd. 8, Haydon Midway between Bowmanville & Blackstock, just east of Durham #57 Rod Smith - Auctioneer (905) 263-4402 November 26, 2011- 10:00 AM Antiques, Furniture & Collectibles from Long Time Collector from Kleinberg & Local Estates Downsizing. Van Haven Sales Arena 720 Davis Drive Uxbridge, Ontario GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538, 800-654-4647 416-518-6401 Details & photos garyhillauctions.ca SAT. NOVEMBER 26- 10AM ESTATE AUCTION at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER - 2194 Little Britain Rd., LINDSAY contents of several local estates, dining, bedroom and living room furniture, antiques, designer couch, over 100 gallery paintings, prints, Ltd Ed and designer artwork, (great Christmas gifts), antique glass & china, coins(list on inter- net), collectables, tools, EKG Pro-Form 3.75hp treadmill, hundreds of items, Info 705-324-2783 MCLEAN AUC- TIONS or view over 100 photos/list/terms at www.mcleanauctions.com Cards of Thanks Cars WantedC !!!! ! !! AAAAA WHITTLE SCRAP Solutions. We pay cash for your scrap cars, truck, and vans! Fast free pickup. 24/7. 905-431-1808. $$$ TOP CASH paid for your car or trucks. Same day re- moval service. 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Dear father of Brandon and his wife Judy. Cherished Papa of Robyn and Liam. He will be sadly missed by his brothers Steve and Al, and his sisters Roslyn and Anne. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Thursday No- vember 24th, 2011 from 5-9 pm and Friday November 25th, 2011 from 12 noon until the time of service in the chapel at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. HomeImprovement TBG Aluminum Siding ~ Soffit ~Fascia ~Eavestrough Free Estimates Call Bruce 905-410-6947 GarbageRemoval/Hauling A1 1/2 PRICE JUNK REMOVAL!! Homes, Yards, Businesses, etc. We do all the loading Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service! John905-310-5865 HandymanH NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? l Junk Removal l Gen. 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