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Home My WebLink AboutNA2011_12_07 MOYA DILLON mdillon@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- After a fire ripped through a Pickering home, rendering it uninhabitable, its owners decided to replace the building with an environmentally friendly structure. Architects, designers and builders were on hand at the home on Pickering’s Sideline 4 for a ribbon cutting and tour of the eco-friendly struc- ture on Dec. 2. Neeraj Jain, of NatureBuilt Wall Systems, became involved with the project early on when the owners decided to use his company’s envi- ronmentally friendly walls, which use a solid bio- fibre core surrounded by one inch of concrete. Pickering celebrates eco-home DESIGN HAS ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MATERIALS, FEATURES SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND PICKERING -- Ian Weir, vice-president of operations at Nature Built Wall Systems Inc., went over plans with architect Francis Lapointe during the unveiling of a sustainable home in Pickering Dec. 2. 1822 WHITES RD. 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Bill Metcalf, owner of Chance Stables Equestrian Centre, said, “It could have been worse. We’re going to rebuild and carry on. We’ll be back up to par as soon as we could.” The blaze began around 8 a.m. in a barn that had 10 stalls. Farm- hands were able to rescue all but one horse in the affected barn and an adjoining structure. Clarington Fire Chief Gord Weir said the cause hadn’t been deter- mined by Monday afternoon, but added, “At this point, we don’t consider it to be suspicious.” He pegged the damage in the “hundreds of thousands of dol- lars,” including the loss of a tractor, hay, the barn and other equipment. Mr. Metcalf said between 800 and 1,000 bales of hay were lost, along with 10 stalls and tack, which is riding equipment such as saddles, bridles and blankets. “A fair bit of machinery. It’s why we carry insurance,” he said, esti- mating the damage at between $500,000 and $1 million. The farm is on Bloor Street at Rundle Road. Mr. Metcalf found out about the fire when one of his farmhands called him to say there was a fire in one of the barns. “He said the barns were on fire. I said call 911 and he said they did. I said to get the horses out and they did. They did a terrific job getting them out. The fire- men did a terrific job,” Mr. Met- calf said. The farmhands noticed the smoke once they entered the barn, he said. “They didn’t notice from the house.” Noting there were as many as 60 horses in the barn, “it’s a miracle to get that many out. One horse was lost and we didn’t want that. It could have been a lot worse,” Mr. Metcalf noted. “It’s something I always wor- ried about. It’s happened. We’ll make it work. What do you do? Nobody was killed,” he added. “I didn’t get much sleep last night. I hope it doesn’t happen to any- one else.” He also thanked his neighbours for their help, supplying machin- ery and feed on Monday. “People have been bringing hay in. It’s a big help,” Mr. Metcalf said. “The horse owners have been good. It is what it is.” Once the insurance is “done with, we’ll get her cleaned up. I know a lot of people, builders. We’ll get her built, get her done. I don’t need sympathy. We’ll get her done,” Mr. Metcalf said. Clarington firefighters were on the scene for about 26 hours, until late Monday morning, Chief Weir said. WATCH the video story VIEW the photo gallery READ the original online story @ durhamregion.com Durham stable owner vows to rebuild after massive fire JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND BOWMANVILLE -- Bill Metcalf, owner of Chance Stables Equestrian Centre, surveyed what remained of a barn Dec. 5, after it was hit by fire the day before. RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND BOWMANVILLE -- One horse died in a barn fire at Chance Stables Equestrian Centre in Bowmanville Dec. 4. Monday Cooking Holiday appetizers Tuesday Sports Tips for buying used skis/snowboards Wednesday Nutrition How to make real chocolate milk Thursday Fitness Chest and back exercises Friday Wine Fruit wines for the holidays BlackBerry iPhone Windows Android PHOTOZONE Get our news APP Daily video tips from the experts See these photos and more at durhamregion.com/photozone VIDEO Chance Stable fire Transport burns in Oshawa durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 7, 20113 AP police briefs Durham cops take part in GTA drug sweep DURHAM -- Drugs valued at more than $700,000 were seized and 28 people arrested Wednesday when Durham cops participated in a GTA-wide sweep dubbed Project Gladiator. The four-month investigation, a joint forces effort, involv- ing Durham’s drug enforcement unit and York police and other services throughout the GTA, culminated Wednesday with the execution of 21 search warrants. Cops seized 32 kg of mar- ijuana, more than 5 kilos of cocaine and 1.5 kilos of crystal methamphetamine, in addition to other illegal substances. The estimated street value of the drugs is $700,000, police said; approximately $270,000 in cash was seized. Police have not yet released a list of those charged, but said Thursday 28 people face 49 charges. Two dozen more impaired charges laid in Week 3 of riDe DURHAM -- Another 24 motorists have been charged with drunk driving during the third week of the annual Festive RIDE campaign, bringing this year’s total to 66. The total of 66 charges is one more than had been laid in three weeks of last year’s campaign, Durham police said. Officers set up checkpoints throughout the region during the week. During the week cops stopped 1,439 vehicles, administer- ing 90 roadside breath tests and issuing 22 twelve-hour sus- pensions to drivers who registered a warning. In addition to the 24 motorists charged with impaired driving, police charged 11 novice drivers for exceeding their zero alcohol condition. The RIDE effort continues through the holidays. police issue alert after guns stolen in pickering PICKERING -- Police are appealing to the public for information as they investigate the theft of two guns from a Pickering residence. The break-in occurred sometime between 10 p.m. Thurs- day and 6:45 a.m. Friday, Durham police said. Thieves entered a garage and stole the guns and ammunition. Cops didn’t disclose the location of the break-in or what kind of weapons are involved. Call 905-579-1520, extension 1925 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Tae Kwon Do studio and dental office damaged reKA szeKely rszekely@durhamregion.com AJAX -- A Whitby woman demolished the entrance to two Ajax businesses when she drove a van into a build- ing on Monday afternoon. Spokesman Dave Selby said Durham police initially received a call about an explosion shortly after 4 p.m., but it was later determined that a 38-year-old Whitby woman had driven a white van into Master Rim’s Tae Kwon Do Academy at 20 Harwood Ave. S. Mr. Selby said the van was about one-and-a-half car lengths in and it damaged both the entrance to the mar- tial arts studio and the adjacent Miller’s Creek Dental Office. Dentist Stewart Chin was working on a patient when the crash occurred. “We heard a big crash and I thought it was thunder and lightning,” he said. “I looked outside; our front door was smashed.” No one in the dental office was injured and the martial arts academy was empty, said Mr. Selby. Fire and EMS were the first to arrive at the scene. EMS treated the driver of the car, but she was not injured, said Mr. Selby. There were three other passengers in the van. Platoon chief Ron Evans of Ajax Fire and Emergency Services said the fire department evacuated the building after the incident and called in the building inspector to check the integrity of the building. One man at the scene said the van’s driver was learn- ing to drive and Mr. Selby confirmed that she had a G1 driver’s licence. The investigation is ongoing and no charges have been laid said, Mr. Selby. Purchase $150 in Pickering Town Centre Gift Cards and get your FREE Holiday plush. Holiday plush: Murphy the Moose, Zack Frost and Ice Cube. Gift Cards must be purchased after November 18th, 2011. While quantities last, one per customer, per day. Retail Value: $25.00 each A Cuddly Giftis Waiting for You! 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We couldn’t do it without your help! Please consider giving the Gift of Health. Your donations help ensure that the hospitals of RougeValley Health System remain a strong and vibrant part of their communities.This holiday season, consider making us your charity of choice.Your gift will make a difference to patients and their families in your community. Jury wasn’t told Pearson is serving life JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- Jurors in the trial of accused killer Damion Pearson were never told the man they were judging had already been convicted of murder. Nor did jurors know that a man iden- tified as an accomplice in the robbery that led to the 2008 murder of Jeff Warne pleaded guilty months ago, identify- ing Mr. Pearson as the killer who fired a shotgun into the young man’s head. Those details were subject to a publi- cation ban during the trial for Mr. Pear- son, who pleaded not guilty to second- degree murder in Mr. Warne’s killing. Jurors weren’t allowed to hear refer- ences to Mr. Pearson’s conviction last spring for the murder of Khristian Ott- ley, who was killed by a point-blank shotgun blast to the back on Jan. 14, 2008 -- just 12 days before Mr. Warne, 19, was murdered during a home inva- sion at his basement apartment on Hol- lyhedge Drive in Pickering. In fact, Metroland Media Group’s Dur- ham Region Division had to argue in court to cover the trial relating to Mr. Ottley’s killing at all. Last April defence lawyer Brian Ross filed a motion calling for a complete publication ban on the trial, arguing publicity from that proceeding would adversely affect Mr. Pearson’s chances for a fair trial in the Warne killing. Superior Court Justice Bruce Glass dis- missed that motion, commenting that “open courts are found at the core of democratic societies.” Jurors also didn’t hear about the sen- tencing of Jerome Campbell, who in early 2010 pleaded guilty to second- degree murder for his involvement in Mr. Warne’s killing. Mr. Campbell, who also pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Mr. Ott- ley, was sentenced to life in prison with no parole for 12 years. During the sen- tencing hearing, Mr. Campbell identi- fied Mr. Pearson as the man who pulled the trigger in both murders. Details of the previous trial and the Campbell plea can be reported on now that the trial in the Warne killing is over. Jurors began deliberations Monday. Mr. Pearson, 25, of Pickering, pleaded not guilty to the murder of Mr. Warne, as well as aggravated assault in the wound- ing of Mr. Warne’s landlord. During the remarkable trial, Mr. Pear- son took the stand in his own defence, testifying he had planned with oth- ers, including Mr. Campbell, to rob Mr. Warne, who sold drugs from his apart- ment. But he said he backed out and waited outside in his car as others went to rob the young man. Jurors heard that Mr. Pearson gave sev- eral statements to Durham homicide cops, providing varying accounts. He at first claimed no knowledge of Mr. Warne or his killing but over time told cops he was in the apartment and saw Mr. Warne die. On the stand he said he’d fabricated those statements to protect others, Mr. Campbell included. During questioning by prosecutor Ken Polley, Mr. Pearson melted down, first refusing to ask questions. His behaviour escalated, though. One morning while on the witness stand, he threw transcript books, swore, and tossed a glass of water on a police officer. During his closing remarks to the jury, Mr. Polley said Mr. Pearson’s outburst was evidence of the young man’s volca- nic temper. Jurors retired Monday to deliberate, unaware that Mr. Pearson is serving a life sentence for first-degree murder in Mr. Ottley’s killing. The conviction means he is to serve 25 years before parole eligibil- ity. CourTs Accused in Pickering murder already a convicted killer www.durhamcollege.ca/coned now o n l i n e Continuing Education The Winter/Spring 2012 Course Calendar is coming. Can’t wait to see it....check it out now online! Watch for your copy in the local paper December 30. rob MITCHELL PHoTo PICKERING -- Police set up a command post at 1675 Hollyhedge Drive in Pickering at the scene of a double shooting in this January, 2008 file photo. Damion Pearson was charged with the murder of Jeff Warne. 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December 8, 9, 10 at 8:00pm DON’T MISS OUT! oshawa little theatre presentsAnnie directed by Jo hnny Soln musical direction by Karin Mausser produced by Te d Sellers choreography by AmyHelsby directed by Jo hnny Soln musical direction by Karin Mausser produced by Te d Sellers choreography by AmyHelsby Proud Sponsor of the Oshawa Little Theatre Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamrgion.com DURHAM -- Roxanne Horwitz was shocked when a motion to allow the public to speak at Durham Catholic school board meetings was shot down. “To me, it was a no-brainer,” said the Ajax resident and parent. Whitby Trustee Chris Leahy brought for- ward a motion on Nov. 28 to allow a 15-min- ute open question-and-answer period for the public at monthly standing committee meet- ings that are open to the public. But the Dur- ham Catholic District School Board turned it down in a 5-to-3 vote. Along with Trustee Leahy, Oshawa Trustees Stan Karwowski and Theresa Corless voted in favour of opening up the floor to the public, but the other five were opposed. “It’s a publicly funded institution so there- fore the public should have that sort of forum to be able to ask them questions,” said Ms. Horwitz. The Durham District School Board has an open question-and-answer session at its board meetings. There wasn’t much discussion on the topic, but chairman of the board and Pickering Trustee Jim McCafferty spoke of the decision in a phone interview. He said although there is no open question period, the public has ample opportunity to raise and ask questions of the board. He said if a parent has an issue with a teach- er, there is a specific protocol set in place. Parents are encouraged to discuss the mat- ter with the teacher first. If unhappy, it goes through a chain of authority, starting with the vice principal, then the superintendent, then the director of the board. Trustees will even- tually hear the matter if it isn’t resolved. As for items that go to the board for approv- al, such as new school proposals, each item has to go through three readings: at policy, standing and board meetings. And all of the agendas are posted on the board’s website, Trustee McCafferty noted, and said the public can comment on any issues through the website. All comments are included in the agendas at policy meetings. “There’s an e-mail box that they can send their comments to,” he said. The public is also welcome to bring up any concerns with their local trustees, who often bring up the issues at public meetings. But Ms. Horwitz still feels the public should have the ability to share their concerns in an open session if it’s needed, and specifically at board meetings. “A vote against Q and A is a vote against transparency,” said Ms. Horwitz. “For me, it’s really more being disappoint- ed because I just equate it as it’s public edu- cation, and therefore it should have greater public access.” Ms. Horwitz was happy to see that the Cath- olic board is seriously working to improve its website. City staff showed three possibilities of the new site at the same board meeting, which they hope to launch in January. GRANDOPENINGSALES! NOW OPEN! Sale ends December 31st, 2011 Call 905-239-5706 120 Hunt St. Ajax! AK FLOORING Laminate Flooring Starting at $1.49 sqft 3/4” Solid Oak Hardwood starting at $4.99 sqft Berbers’ Starting at $1.24 sqft Cushion Vinyl starting at $2.00 sqft L et o ur p r ofess i o n al s d o your i n s t i l l a t i o n s a n d g et the j o bd o n e r ig ht -Gu a r antee d ! eduCation No questions welcome at Durham Catholic meetings Kilts School uniforms serve a purpose To the editor: Re: ‘Durham Catholic schools may ban kilts’ news, durhamregion.com, Nov. 25, 2011. Why has common sense left the building along with appropriate hemlines? I attended a Catholic high school for my OAC year. I understand the desire for indi- viduality, but the individual doesn’t get to vote on a “uniform”. The point of a school uniform is to cre- ate a modest and standardized look to help students focus on their work. The board should set the clothing specifics, includ- ing hemlines, as well as the procedure to enforce it. Students need to accept these, while teachers and parents should fol- low them through. If this is still a problem choose a school that doesn’t require a uni- form. And of course the guys said they prefer the kilts. They’d prefer bikinis if that was an option. Instead of channelling their inner stripper, young women should respect themselves as well as the men (young and old) around them. They should treasure their own beau- ty, not give out free shows to the public. If there is no kilt material under your bot- tom when you sit on a chair, your kilt is too short. Elizabeth Gunter Oshawa CanCer journey Denise ‘in the best hands’ To the editor: Re: ‘Living with Cancer: breast reconstruc- tion helps reshape lives’, news, durhamre- gion.com, Nov. 16, 2011. Thank you so much for this article. My heart went out to Denise, but I know she is in the best hands. I too am a cancer survivor and Dr. Sproule is my surgeon; he deserves not only recog- nition for his skills, but for his dedication, compassion and utmost caring qualities and bedside manner. It wasn’t until he came into my life that the reconstruction nightmare I was in began to help me move on emotionally. Truly, what happened to me should not have happened to any cancer patient. Lakeridge Health Oshawa and two surgeons at that hospital dismissed me first as a human being and secondly as a cancer patient. The final comment to me was I fell through the cracks, we are so sorry. It wasn’t until I advocated for myself and found Dr. Sproule that I found peace. This man is my angel. Dana Kerr Courtice Controversy Poor judgment shown with lavish party To the editor: Re: ‘Bill’s in for Clarington trash facility’s pricey private party’ news, durhamregion. com, Nov. 7, 2011. Roger Anderson’s suitability as chairman should be called into question if he con- siders a $75,000 lunch appropriate during these difficult economic times. Many resi- dents support entire families for a year on what this sadly, out-of-touch chairman considers lunch money. Sadly, because Durham families will pay for a lunch that shunned the public; opening ceremonies usually are open to the public. Out of touch because, despite uncertain economic times for many citizens of Durham, he feels enti- tled to such extravagance. Mr. Anderson’s belief “that it ($75,000 lunch) was budgeted for,” somehow makes it appropriate is evidence of either very poor critical thinking skills or utter disdain for Durham residents. This $75,000 lunch was paid with taxpayer money. Yes, we, the uninvited taxpayers of York and Durham regions paid for this expensive debacle. Even Convanta’s portion will be paid by the taxpayer as the expense will built into the incinerator bill. The chairman’s judgment should be examined as he incredulous- ly believes that “the event wasn’t over the top”. Thank goodness Durham residents have at least two regional councillors, Jen- nifer O’Connell and John Neal, who dis- played critical thinking skills by publicly questioning such arrogant over-spending. Roger Anderson’s display of poor judg- ment warrants a public investigation Teri Mckenzie. Newtonville Editor’s note: Chairman Anderson apologized at council Nov. 22 for the decision that led to the lavish party and indicated that a new policy is being drafted by Durham staff. A Metroland Media Group Ltd. 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A motion to introduce brief question-and- answer sessions lost 5-3 in a vote, a pow- erfully symbolic decision that tells Dur- ham Region supporters that Catholic board trustees aren’t particularly willing to actively engage in the occasionally untidy back-and- forth debate that is a hallmark of our public institutions and democracy. In the simplest terms, the decision results in a thumbing of trustees’ collective noses at ratepayers who send the lion’s share of their property taxes to pay for public Catholic education in Durham Region. They’ll accept and spend the tax monies that are sent to the Durham Catholic District School Board, but don’t seem as keen to hear questions on how or where it will be spent, which schools might be closing, or which bus routes will be modified, among other topical issues. Such question-and-answer opportuni- ties -- many school boards do set aside time for them in public session -- would under- score the trustees’ commitment to effective representation and accessibility, and dem- onstrate that they understand the two-way nature of the job. In that context, the out-of- hand rejection of such a simple, important public function of trustees is deeply dis- appointing. Indeed, the motion crafted to introduce the idea speaks directly about the vital necessity for open dialogue and how it “...demonstrates that we are listening to the public’s input for all of our school board ini- tiatives.” Surely board members can see the value in providing an open session to allow resi- dents to seek or provide information, ask topical questions, or share viewpoints. In the context of public meetings, trustees still have the power to limit the length of such sessions, provide ground rules for depu- tants, and restrict response times. In short, it could use the sessions as a springboard to consider ideas, identify issues and, most importantly, demonstrate its commitment to taxpayers while also effectively and effi- ciently managing the sessions. Durham Catholic school board support- ers want their trustees to be accountable and accessible. They want their board to be responsive, open and willing to accept criticism where its due. Unfortunately, last week’s rejection of a simple request for openness and accountability sends a mes- sage that is the polar opposite. I had a nightmarish incident in the car the other day. You know, one of those heart- sinking moments where you’re on one of the big 400 series highways, humming blithely around a curve, only to come face to face with a sea of brake lights stretching into infinity. A ‘car-mic’ black hole that you and your vehicle have unwittingly stumbled into and from which there is no escape. I was on the Death Valley Parking lot, heading home to a much-looked-forward- to Friday evening when this exact scenar- io befell me. As I coasted to a dead stand- still, one of those wonderfully ironic and supremely unhelpful electronic signs over the highway flashed its redundant warning: ’DVP blocked at Don Mills. All lanes closed’. No sh*t, Sherlock. At the same moment I swear I could hear the last, clear, off-ramp, only yards behind me, laughing maniacally at my sealed fate. ‘DVP blocked ... All lanes closed’. Why not ‘Abandon Hope all Ye Who Enter’ or ‘No One Here Gets Out Alive’ or even, ‘God is D e a d ’. That’s kind of how you feel. And if you look, you can clearly see the same kind of wretched despair etched into the faces around you. Hollow-eyed, hopeless masks of gloom, jaundiced by the sepulchral light of the dashboard. It’s like all of us were simultaneously given the news that our spouses were cheating on us with our tax auditors. What makes it all that much worse is that you never, ever really come to a complete halt. I’ve been in sensationally bad traffic foul-ups, the kind where nothing is moving or will move for hours. And as long as you’re not one of the unfortunates at Ground Zero, those can be, oddly enough, kind of fun. People get out of their cars, talk, laugh, play cards. There’s a certain camaraderie born out of shared disaster. Not so in this kind of scenario. Here the cars stop for long periods of time, but then suddenly start inching along again, just enough to fan that fading ember of hope that you might still possibly make it home to a cold beer and at least part of the hockey game. Stop ... tease... stop ... tease ... stop ... tease. It’s like dating an evangelist’s daugh- ter. But the really exasperating moment, at least in this particular nightmare, came when traffic finally cleared, hours later, and the cause of the accident was broadcast over the radio. A drunk driver had rolled his car and wiped out several lanes of rush- hour commuters. His inebriated love spill- ing back like vomit on the hundreds of us behind him. Nice. I keep thinking we should have evolved past this kind of behaviour by now. Shouldn’t drunk driving, years ago, have gone the way of asbestos, lead paint, David Hasselhoff and a million other things we understood made no sense any more? I may be overreacting but even viewed with a cold Darwinian eye, this makes no sense. Natural selection is almost certainly doing her job here, but how do we speed up the process? Humans were able to hunt the dodo, a creature with a far greater IQ than most drunk drivers, to extinction in just over a century. Shooting from the windows of railway cars, rich white men decimated enormous herds of bison to an endangered handful in only a few years. And neither one of those species ever kept me stuck in grid- lock or drove head-on into a carload of our kids. Think about that. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of is best lines for this column. durhamregion.com7 AP News Advertiser • December 7, 2011HOT TOPICS: Michelle Wright, Alice Cooper, Jack de Keyzer and more... coming to Durham this month. Find out more on our What’s On page. Find plenty to do this month at www.durhamregion.com/whatson ONLINE POLL RESULTS Top 10 Christmas shows, movies! 1. How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) 2. It’s A Wonderful Life (1946) 3. A Christmas Story (1983) 4. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965 ) 5. Miracle on 34th Street (1947) and A Christmas Carol (1951) 6. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer (1964) 7. Frosty the Snowman (1969) and White Christmas (1954) 8. The Polar Express (2004) and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) 9. Home Alone (1990) 10. A Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) Source: www.whattodowiththekids.com The former Cullen Gardens is being converted to a spa resort in Whitby after years of inactivity on the site. What do you think? I’m not in favour. They should build something that draws a wider audience. (38%) I’m not a spa-goer, but it’s good that the site is being redeveloped. (29%) Excellent idea! It’s good for Whitby and offers something new to residents. (33%) Total Votes: 262 NEIL CRONE One drunk driver, total traffic gridlock RYAN PFEIFFER/ BEHIND THE LENS During Free Comic Book Day a Darth Vader and a stormtrooper were standing outside Worlds Collide Com- ics to draw some attention to the event. I only had a little bit of time before my next job so I decided to position myself down the street and hope to catch a good interaction between the characters and a passerby. This picture prob- ably would have worked bet- ter if you could see the man’s face but it’s still a fun image. On shark fin soup and dog breeds... JOANNE BURGHARDT - EDITOR-IN-CHIEF From my inbox: ‘This paper must be run by idiots!!!’ And good morning to you, too. Are we all just grumpy or do we really believe that chastising, name calling and otherwise bad behaviour -- often delivered via an ‘anonymous’ e-mails -- will in any way influence the editor to see things our way? The way I see it, the job of the media is to hold up a mirror to reflect what’s happen- ing in the community. Often the issues we cover evoke strong emotions in our readers and more than occasionally they result in angry phone calls, e-mails, letters or online comments. The last 10 days have seen extreme reac- tions to a number of stories we’re covering. What’s in shark fin soup? Following a controversy in Toronto, Pickering recently decided to ban the sale of shark fins. Most people I spoke to had never heard of shark fin soup and many asked the obvious question: what is shark fin soup? To answer their questions, we published the recipe. Well, that put us in the soup. The managing editor spent the better part of a day getting yelled at by readers who consid- ered the decision poor form. Is Scarlett a pit bull? Yes or no? A court battle rages on about whether a dog owned by an Oshawa woman is a pit bull, a breed banned in Ontario by the Dog Owners Liability Act. The story generated quite a discussion on Facebook, in online comments and letters to the editor and via a few phone calls. People love their pets so we weren’t surprised to see support for the dog owner outnumbered the negative respons- es 6 to 1. One letter writer suggested quite strongly the journalist who wrote the story ‘must be a pit bull breed lover’. If it were true that all journalists write only about causes they support, our reporter would by defini- tion be a fan of murderers, rapists and pedo- philes given the fact he covers the crime beat. We take it all in stride. Love us or hate us, at least you’re paying attention. Editor-in-chief Joanne Burghardt welcomes feedback. 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The focal point of the room is the masonry heater. environment ‘Pretty much everything is green’ in Pickering home durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 7, 20119 P Direct Access 905.420.4660 General Enquiries 905.420.2222 Service Disruption 1.866.278.9993 Upcoming PublicMeetings Date Meeting/Location Time December8 AdvisoryCommitteeon Diversity 7:00pm City Hall –MeetingRoom#4 December12 CouncilMeeting 7:30pm City Hall –Council Chambers December20 HeritagePickering AdvisoryCommittee 7:00pm City Hall –Main CommitteeRoom December21 Committeeof Adjustment 7:00pm City Hall –Main CommitteeRoom Allmeetingsareopen to thepublic.Fordetails call905.420.2222orvisit theCity website.For Service Disruption NotificationCall1.866.278.9993 cityofpickering.com/greatevents Pickering Advisory Committee on Diversity will be hosting the 2012 Heritage Day Celebration on February25, 2012.The event starts at 11:00 am at the Pickering To wn Centre. Community Cultural organizations are invited to participate in this worthwhile multicultural event by providing cultural performances whether it be dance or music. To confirm your interest in participating, please callJodyMorris, (Acting) Supervisor,Culture &Recreation at 905.683.6582 ext.3601 by January 9, 2012 VisittheCity website forphotosofthe2011 Heritage Day Celebrations. Call for Participants for2012 Heritage Day Celebration Are youafull-timestudentlookingforaMarchBreakorsummerjob? 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TheCityof Pickeringis currently recruiting for2012student positions.Opportunitiesincludethe following: HOME FORTHE HOLIDAY SSTUDENT SPECIAL Students 18 years plus can take advantage of a $35 Speciality Squash Membership including unlimited use of the cardio rooms,weight room, group fitness classes, singles & doubles squash, swimming & membership change rooms. Va lid until Jan. 3, must show valid student ID. Offers valid only during the period listed, some conditions apply. 1867 Va lley Fa rm Road, Pickering. ON L1V 6K7 905.683.6582 •TTY 905.420.1739 cityofpickering.com/recreation facebook.com/PickeringFIT Mayo r’s Light To ur 2011 free event for Adults 55+Wednesday,December14 Thelight tourincludesa celebrationstopwithliveentertainmentandlight refreshments. EastShore CC 910LiverpoolRoad St Martin’s Bayview 1201 St Martins Drive Petticoat Creek CC 470KingstonRoad Valley FarmNursing Home 1955 Valley Fa rmRoad Tr idel Building 1880 Valley Fa rmRoad Chartwell Select,City Centre 1801 Valley Fa rmRoad Seniors Co-op 1990 WhitesRoad(7:05pm) Condo To wer 1000 TheEsplanade Claremont Community Centre 4941 Old BrockRoad(6:40pm) Be at oneofthe followingpickuplocations by 7:00pm Formoredetails call 905.420.6588 Routemapswillbe available to the communityaftertheevent cityofpickering.com/greatevents Holiday Hoursof Operation Claremont,Greenwood,Whitevale Contact Branch for Holiday Hours December23 8:30am –12noon December26&27 Closed December30 8:30am –12noon January1 Closed January1 2pm –4pm –Mayor’s New Ye ar’s Day Levee January2 Closed December24 7am –12noon December25&26 Closed December31 7am –12noon New Ye ars Eve Event 7pm –9pm January1 Closed December20 –Jan2inclusive Closed December19 –23,27-30 Call forswimtimes December24,25&26 Closed December31 7pm –9pm New Ye ar’s Eve Free Swim January1 Closed December24-26 Closed December31 Closed January1 Closed Public Skating Schedule December27-30,Jan.2 1pm –3pm Tim Horton’s FreeSkate December25,26 Closed December31 7pm –9pm Family New Ye ar’s Eve FreeSkate Civic Complex (CityHall) 905.420.2222 Recreation Complex 905.683.6582 Recreation Complex Pool 905.683.6582 Recreation ComplexArena 905.683.6582 Pickering PublicLibraries Dunbarton Pool 905.831.1260 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 7, 201110 AP ‘Canadian Medical Association Journal’ calls for end to parking ‘user fee’ MoyA Dillon mdillon@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Area hospitals are defending parking fees as an important revenue source after the Canadian Medical Association came out against the practice. In an editorial published on Monday, Nov. 28 Dr. Rajen- dra Kale, interim editor-in-chief of the Canadian Medical Association Journal, called for an end to parking fees at Canadian hospitals. “Parking fees amount to a user fee in disguise and flout the health policy objective of the Canada Health Act,” the editorial reads. “For example, some patients, who have often waited sev- eral weeks to see a doctor, try to end a consultation abrupt- ly when they realize that they will have to pay for an addi- tional hour for parking,” Dr. Kale said. “This is parking-cen- tred health care, which is not compatible with patient-cen- tred health care.” Lakeridge Health CEO Kevin Empey defends parking charges, noting that they are necessary to pay for needed upgrades to the hospital’s parking garage. “The Ontario government doesn’t contribute funding for parking garages,” Mr. Empey said, explaining that the hos- pital recently added three floors to its north parking tower to provide additional spots for its new cancer centre. “We had to fund all that locally. The most important reason we charge these fees is the incredible volume of patients and families who come to the hospital each day. We need a parking facility to handle all these visitors, and we have to fund the construction, operating cost and main- tenance of those facilities.” Of the $940,000 in parking revenue collected last year, more than half was used to pay for the parking expansion, while the rest was used to offset the hospital’s operating costs. The situation is similar for Rouge Valley Health Sys- tem’s Ajax and Pickering hospital, where parking revenues are used to purchase capital equipment such as portable ultrasound units, electrosurgical units and operating room video, among other things, and were also used to help fund renova- tions to the hospital’s mental health unit. “Revenue generation is an impor- tant facet of how we reinvest in patient care needs at the hospi- tal,” said David Brazeau, director of public affairs and community rela- tions at the hospital, of the hospi- tal’s parking fees, which generated nearly $4.2 million in 2010 from 1,950 spots at its Ajax and Centena- ry campuses. “Without it, our hospital would have to find funds elsewhere to make up for the shortfall in needed capital items. Funding for hospitals is stretched, especially in light of Ontario’s sig- nificant deficit. Public funding only covers 74 per cent of Ontario hospital operations.” At Lakeridge, parking complaints have been common since the fees were introduced. “As a human being, we all dislike parking fees,” Mr. Empey explained. “I think every hospital that charges for parking gets com- plaints but I think people may not realize staff and doc- tors pay for their own parking too. We have very few ways of generating extra revenue so the consequences of abol- ishing these fees would be reducing the amount of patient care we provide, and I don’t know how we would fund parking garages.” Tom Closson, president of the Ontario Hospital Associa- tion, called the editorial “absurd” and notes that there are more pressing health-care issues at hand. “The bottom line is this is a pret- ty minor issue, the average person spends very little on hospital park- ing each year,” he explained. “In our view the CMAJ should be focusing on more important things, like how long it takes to get an appointment with a primary care physician. People’s health is more determined by their access to a primary care providers and spe- cialists than their access to park- ing.” The CMAJ editorial uses the Ottawa Hospital as an example to show that parking revenues often represent only a small fraction of a hospital’s budget. In Ottawa’s case, it’s $10.8 million for the 2011/2012 fiscal year out of a $1.16 billion budget. However, Mr. Closson pointed out that even though rev- enues may constitute small portions of overall budgets, the amount raised is still significant, amounting to about $230 million across the province. “That’s $230 million the government would have to come up with, and with a $16-billion deficit it’s really hard for the government to come up with new money,” Mr. Closson explained. “This issue sounds simple on the surface, but it’s not at all.” The CMAJ cites successful campaigns in both Scotland and Wales that led to the end of hospital parking fees, say- ing the charges go against the Canada Health Act, which states its objective as “to protect, promote and restore the physical and mental well-being of residents of Canada and to facilitate reasonable access to health services without financial or other barriers.” “Using revenue generated from such surrogate user fees for health care is against the health policy objective of the Canada Health Act and could become the subject of a legal challenge,” Dr. Kale said, noting that in an ideal world hos- pitals might even consider a volunteer-run valet system for patients, although that is a long way off. “Let us start by validating our patients’ parking,” Dr. Kale said. “This would be an important step for patient-centred health care.” HospitAl pArking Fees 1/2 hr Daily max. 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The tour will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 14 and participants are asked to be at a pick-up location by 7 p.m. Pick-up locations include the East Shore Community Centre, St. Mar- tin’s/Bayview, Petticoat Creek Com- munity Centre, Valley Farm Nurs- ing Home, Tridel Building, Chartwell Select at Pickering City Centre, Seniors Co-op, Millennium Condo Tower and the Claremont Communi- ty Centre. For those who can’t make it out, a multiple-winner home from past tours can be viewed on Ilona Park Road and visitors can also drop off food dona- tions for the Salvation Army. 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Upon his acceptance, the new chairman said he often hears from parents in the north that they feel forgotten about when it comes to board-wide decisions. But he said being elected in by his fellow trustees can assure them that this is not the case. “I think the fact that you can elect a chair from that lonely municipality in the north speaks to that very issue and I thank you for that,” he said to the trustees. Trustee Jacula said in his annual closing report for the year that he has thoroughly enjoyed the job as chairman of the board. "There's much we can be proud of,” he said. 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Yanch Trustee “Let’s find solutions together” www.jamesryanch.com Calendar ONGOING AjAx/Pickering chAPter. of the Congress of Black Women holds its annu- al Children's Holiday Party on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food, entertainment and gifts from Santa. Register by Dec. 8 by calling 905-428- 0264. Free chriStMAS Din- ner. for Ajax youth ages 13 to 19 years on Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax. A night of food, entertainment and fun. RSVP by Dec. 11. 905-426- 4557, vvsadult@hotmail.com. AjAx tOAStMASterS. meets on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Ajax High School, 105 Bayly St. E., Ajax. 905-665- 2855, rjrj8963@gmail.com. Pickering POWer- hOUSe tOAStMASterS. meets every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pickering Rec- reation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering. Guests always welcome. 905-837-5637 (Janice), 416-346-7877 (Ash- ley), pickering.freetoasthost. net/. Pickering VillAge SeniOr’S clUb. hosts bridge on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and, starting Dec. 3, Sat- urdays at 1 p.m. at 29 Linton Ave., Ajax. The cost is $10 for an annual membership and 50 cents to play. 905-683-8460. Pickering VillAge SeniOrS clUb. ladies meet for crafts on Tuesdays from roughly 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 29 Linton Ave., Ajax. Bring your own lunch; tea and cookies are served at noon and 2 p.m. If you live in Ajax but don’t drive, a bus picks people up and takes them home. 905-683-8460. eUchre. every Friday from 6:45 to 10 p.m. at the Petti- coat Creek Library and Com- munity 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. biD eUchre. every Monday from 6:45 to 10 p.m. at the Pet- ticoat Creek Library and Com- munity 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. FOOtPrintS Pickering. is in need of volunteers for its Friday evening and Saturday sessions as it is at risk of not running some sessions due to a lack of volunteers. An oppor- tunity for high school students to complete community service hours and to gain some hands- on experience working with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Training is provided; volunteers must be a minimum of 16 years of age. 905-420-0388, heather@foot- prints4autism.org, www.foot- prints4autism.org. h.O.P.E. -- Helping Other Par- ents 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 infor- mation and locations, call 905- 239-3577 or visit www.helpin- gotherparentseverywhere.com. DECEMBER 9 DUrhAM regiOnAl POlice SerViceS. Prop- erty Auction begins at 5 p.m. at Grist Mill Auctions, 4532 Hwy. 2, Newtonville. The items for auc- tion, including bicycles, elec- tronic equipment and tools, can be previewed at 2 p.m. www. stapletonauctions.com. ZAhrA’S SchOOl OF MiDDle eAStern DAnce. hosts its fall recit- al at 7 p.m. at Whitby Court- house Theatre, 416 Centre St. S., Whitby. Many belly-dance styles are featured. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from Zahra’s School, 570 West- ney Rd. S., Unit 23A, Ajax or at www.zahras.ca. DECEMBER 10 FOOD AnD tOY DriVe. for The Holy Spirit Ministry from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1990 Whites Rd. (William Peak Co-Op Homes) above the day- care entrance, Pickering. Col- lecting baby formula, baby food, diapers, canned and dry goods and winter outerwear and toys, new or slightly used. 905-839- 8292. DECEMBER 11 greenWOOD UniteD chUrch. 2430 Concession Rd. 6, north Pickering, at 7 p.m. holds a Christmas Carol Sing Along followed by hot choco- late and festive goodies. There will be a goodwill offering. Food bank donations welcome. St PAUl’S UniteD chUrch. 65 King’s Cres., Ajax, presents the Church Choir’s annual Christmas Can- tata, a performance of ‘Night of the Father’s Love’ by Pepper Choplin at 10:30 a.m. (as part of the regular church service.) DECEMBER 14 glengrOVe PUblic SchOOl. 1934 Glengrove Rd., Pickering, holds its annu- al Holiday Concert at 6:30 p.m. Performances by the Kinder- garten and Primary grades, Pri- mary and Intermediate Choirs, Glee Club and the Grade 8 Band. Bake sale and raffle before and after the event. Donations of non-perishable, nut-free food items are request- ed for Glengrove’s Breakfast Club and Healthy Snack pro- grams. Send your upcoming events to newsroom@durhamregion. com. 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EARLYBIRD SPECIAL •MON-FRI (6:00-8:30AM) •NO SUBSTITUTIONS •SHARING $2.00 EXTRA •EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS •NOT VA LIDWITH ANY OTHER OFFER ONLY$3.99! 2 EGGS,WITH 2 SLICES OF MEAT,HOMEFRIES,TOAST,FRUIT AND COFFEE/TEA Holiday lunch or dinner FRESH LOBSTER • Steaks • Chicken • Ribs ALL YOU CAN EAT SALAD AND ICE CREAM Open Daily 5-10pm To make a reservation or book your Call Now. Limited seating. 905-421-9222 1450 Kingston Road Pickering (At valley Farm Rd.) www.makimono.ca SUSHI-SASHIMI• TEMPURA • BENTO BOXES AJAX 50 Kingston Road East RioCan Durham Centre (Just East of Harwood Ave) 905.427.2726 PICKERING 1790 Liverpoorl Rd. (Just North of Hwy 401) 905.831.0335 2010 All-You-Can-Eat Now Available At All Locations 75 Consumers Drive, Whitby 905-666-8686 1300 Harmony Rd. N., Oshawa 905-576-2200 Over the last twenty years or so, Durham Region resi- dents have received a variety of benefits from the vari- ous cultures that have become part of our community. One of those benefits is the cuisine. And one of the most successful cuisines to make its mark in the area is that of Japanese food. One of the best examples of Japa- nese food restaurants in the area are the two locations of Makimono Japanese Restaurant with locations in Ajax and Pickering. Updated recently with a more modern style, Makimono Pickering maintains an ambience that appeals to a young- er crowd as well as families and more mature custom- ers. What’s more, the sushi bar has been replaced with a more modern one. Yet their menu still offers a variety of raw and cooked dishes including such favorites as Sushi, Sashimi, Tempura and Bento Boxes. And as many of their staff has lived in Japan, they bring an authentic Japanese style of cooking to every dish. Makimono Pickering and Ajax both offer All-You-Can Eat and a-la-carte dining, take-out, delivery and party trays. Makimono Pickering can accommodate groups of up to 60 people and functions for up to 130 people. Both locations of Makimono are open Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 10:30pm, Fridays and Sat- urdays from 11:30am to 11pm and Sundays Noon to 10:30pm. All-You-Can-Eat lunches start at $13.99 per adult while All-You-Can-Eat dinners are $20.99 per adult. Some restrictions apply. Visit www.makimono.ca or one of their locations for details. In November 2010, Makimono opened a new restaurant in Oshawa called Kakemono. Located at 1300 Harmony Road North on the south-west corner of Harmony and Taunton Roads, Kakemono features All-You-Can-Eat Sushi, Sashimi, Tempura and Bento Boxes. Kakemono offers a real taste of Japan for lunch or dinner! And what’s more; a new location named Tatemono recently opened in Whitby in the AMC-Whitby Enter- tainment Centrum on Consumers Drive, just west of Thickson! Makimono Ajax is located at 50 Kingston Road East (RioCan Durham Centre), just east of Harwood Avenue (905-427-2726) while the Pickering location is at 1790 Liverpool Road on the west side between the 401 and Kingston Road (905-831-0355). ADVERTISING FEATURE Makimono Japanese Restaurant - locations in Ajax and Pickering Dining Out during the Holidays In Ajax & Pickering durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 7, 201118 AP 1900 DIXIE RD. (AT FINCH) IN PICKERING T:905-839-2506 WWW.BURBSBISTRO.COM Call Burbs Bistro to book your Holiday Party! • Open 7 Days a We ek Lunch and Dinner • Catering • Gift Certificates • Private Cooking Classes • Supporting Local Growers Call to book your NEW YEAR’S EVE at Burbs Bistro. Choose from 2 seatings! First seating 6:00pm - Fabulous 4 course meal $65.00pp *Second seating 9:00pm - Delicious 7 course meal with party favours and Champagne at midnight! $85.00pp durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 7, 201119 AP CHRIS BUCKLER Our programs range from infants from six months, to individuals with special needs, adults, all Red Cross levels, aqua fit, scuba, and free swim times. With locations in Pickering and To ronto we instruct over 3000 individuals each week with a staff of 70 instructors. Living in an area with so many streams, rivers, lakes and swimming pools it is imperative that everyone become water safe. An accident or negative experience can happen in a fraction of a second. Having a strong comfort level around the water is the best way to deal with any situation. Swimming lessons are the start to building that base. What swimming programs does B & C Aquatics offer?A&Q Swimming Lessons 821 Brock Road South, Pickering 905-420-4141 The first step is to ensure your goals remain viable and realistic. When it comes to the investments that will help you reach those goals, don’t allow longer-term judgement to be clouded by short-term events in the stock market. Remember that you should invest every year to help keep your portfolio growing. That means your spending, savings and borrowing should be under control. Examine your income and spending to see how you can divert more to investments in 2012 to continue to help you reach your goals-especially considering that market difficulties in 2011 may have created some potential buying opportunities for 2012. Please fell free to contact me for more information on how you can determine what action you can take to financially position yourself as effectively as you can for the next year and beyond. Do Yo u Have a Financial Plan for 2012?A&QFinancial Advisor SUSAN M LEPP 1105 Finch Avenue, Unit #4 Pickering, ON L1V 1J7 905-831-4611 • www.edwardjones.com A&Q FIRST DURHAM INSURANCE &FINANCIAL Insurance Bryan Ye tman 905-427-5888 Ext. 122 b.yetman@firstdurham.com As it is common around the holidays to have out-of- town guests, I often get asked,“Who can drive my car?”Generally, anyone whose license allows them to drive in Ontario can drive your car. In the event of an accident your policy will respond as if you were driving. However,beawarethatanyresultantpremiumincrease will also become your responsibility. So use your better judgment when lending your vehicle to out of town guests, remember, renting is always an option. Have an insurance question? Send me an email, I am happy to help whether you are a client or not. Who can drivemy car? Dollar cost averaging refers to purchasing a fixed dollar amount of a mutual fund or other investment on a regular schedule. More units will be bought when prices are low,while fewer units are bought when prices are high. By continually investing a set amount of money,dollar cost averaging often lowers the average share price paid as the market changes throughout the year. It can be worrisome to invest a large lump sum at one time. That’s why dollar cost averaging can be a good strategy – because, for many of us, it’s easier to come up with smaller investment amounts more often. What is dollar cost averaging?A&Q Financial Advice Check out our website to learn more. www.richardprice.ca MGI Financial Inc. 244 Kingston Rd E., Ajax. 905.427.7000 RICHARD S. PRICE, EPC SENIOR FINANCIAL ADVISORMGI FINANCIAL INC. DURHAM -- Christmas is just around the corner and the Boys and Girls Club of Durham is making sure local kids will have plenty to keep them busy over the holidays. The club is running holiday camps for children ages four to 12 from Dec. 27 to 30 at the Eastview Unit, 433 Eulalie Ave. in Oshawa, and from Jan. 2 to 6 at the Northview Unit, 150 Beatrice St. E. in Oshawa. Activities include swimming, rock climbing walls, crafts, sports, interactive games and a computer learn- ing centre. “Our holiday camp program is an excel- lent way for children to experience new opportunities and develop in positive ways through fun and activi- ties designed to promote their overall physical health and well being,” said executive director Lisa McNee- Baker. “Not to mention it’s a great way for parents to make sure their children are well taken care of during the school break at such a busy time of year.” The camps cost $30 per day, per child and run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with expended care available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a nominal fee. Registration is ongo- ing and will continue until Dec. 21, or until all spaces are filled. To learn more visit www.eastviewbgc.com. community Boys and Girls Club of Durham offers holiday camps for kids Write or draw what world peace looks like DURHAM -- What does world peace look like? We want youngsters to share with us their vision of peace for the holidays. It’s open to all youths in Durham and entries can be written or drawn. Categories are best drawing for children under 10 and for youths 10 to 13 years. There’s also best writing for children under 10 and for youths 10 to 13. Each winner receives a $50 gift card for the Oshawa Centre. Entries can be e-mailed to newsroom@durhamregion.com, dropped off at our offices at 865 Farewell Ave. in Oshawa or mailed to Oshawa-Whitby This Week, 865 Farewell Ave., Oshawa, Ont., L1H 6N8. The contest runs from Dec. 12 to Jan. 2, with the winners announced on Jan. 4. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. No purchase necessary. 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Ontario ’s fuel safety regulatory body (Technical Standards and Safety Authority)as well as equipment manufacturers strongly recommend that all fossil fuel equipment be maintained annuall y.The number 1 reason is to ensure that the equipment is ope rating safely and to ensure that its safety mechanisms are working correctl y.Servicing can also reduce fuel costs and improve efﬁciencies by ensuring that the equipment is operating to manufacturer ’s speci ﬁcation s.Quite often future costly repairs can be avoided .Regular servicing can also prolong the life of the equipment .It provides the homeowner with peace of mind and some assu rance that there will be no inconvenient breakdown in the middle of the night .All service is not the same ;howeve r,r,r and costs need to be compared .Is the equipment being ‘vacuumed’or actually ‘cleaned and serviced’?Is it being done by quali ﬁed ,licensed technicians or not?This is an excellent time to arr ange for an appointment to ensure that your family will b e c o m f o r t a b l e w h e n y o u r e q u i p m e n t i s t u r n e d o n t h i s f a ll. hould I h av e my WhWhWhWh yyyy ssss houhhouhWhysh Heating &Heating &Heating &Heating &AAA iii r r r CoCo n ditioHeating & ditioHeating &Heating & ditioHeating &n ininHeating &inHeating &Heating &inHeating &gggg NANCY CY C McKEMcKERAGHARAGHARN mai ntai regulator y body (Tech Co n di t I get head ach es,pain in my j my j my aw muscles an d n eck . 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Offers end December 10, 2011 . durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 7, 201124 AP Community Lifecare Inc., Caring Since 1959 Orchard Vi lla The staff and re sidents ofOrchardVilla would like towisheveryoneawonderful Please call Meghan Anytime at 905-831-2641 To book a tour and complimentar y lunch! 1955 Va lley Fa rm Rd., Picke ring 905 831 2641 www.orchardvilla.ca Christmas Season! Where everyone is family. Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com durhamregion.com facebook.com/sportsdurhamregion twitter.com/scnewsdurhamSports durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 7, 201125 AP Football Provo playing in Pop Warner Super Bowl Pickering resident representing Canada at Pop Warner international tournament brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- When the good news came, Raishaun Provo wasn’t even around to hear it. The 15 year old from Pickering attended a couple of tryouts held in Cambridge back in August for a football team that would rep- resent Canada at the 55th annu- al Pop Warner International Super Bowl that is taking place in Orlando, Florida from Dec. 4-11. When the coaches came to a conclusion on the roster just a couple of days later, the call they placed to the Provo residence went unanswered. “The coach called but we weren’t home to answer, so he sent an e-mail to my mom,” recalled the Grade 10 student at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School. The Canadian team, com- posed of players from Ontar- io, will play three games in an international field, with hopes of qualifying for a fourth in the championship game. A quarterback for his St. Mary team and a slotback with the Ajax-Pickering Dolphins, Provo will be lining up as a running back with Team Canada. It was an adjustment he had to get used to before getting comfort- able with the new position. “At first it was kind of difficult because I wasn’t used to it,” he said. “A few practices in I started to like where the coach put me.” While Provo will get some exposure to a high calibre of football, he is also hoping to catch the attention of any NCAA recruiters who might take in some of the action at the ESPN facilities down south. When he graduates, if he had a choice, his destination would be Oregon to play for the Ducks. If not, he’s open to anything on either side of the border. “I would really like to get a scholarship to the States, but if not, I don’t mind playing here. I really just want to go to univer- sity and play football.” Sabrina byrneS / Metroland PICKERING -- Raishaun Provo is playing for Team Canada at the 55th annual Pop Warner Super Bowl in Orlando, Florida. He also plays for his St. Mary school football team and the Ajax-Pickering Dolphins. ProvinCial WoMen’S HoCKey league Lightning going through a rough stretch durham West Juniors fall to barrie, toronto brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- The Durham West Junior Lightning are on a four-game streak, but one that is going the wrong way for the Provincial Women’s Hockey League club. The Lightning dropped a pair of weekend games, both on home ice at the Ajax Community Com- plex, falling 2-1 in overtime to Bar- rie on Saturday, and blanked 3-0 by the league leading and undefeated Toronto Aeros on Sunday. On the plus side, in the four loss- es, the Lightning have collected a pair of points in overtime losses to Barrie and London. “We’re going through a rough patch, no question about it,” said head coach Wayne McDonald. “If you look at the numbers a little closer, it is four losses in a row, but in reality, we’ve had two overtime losses, so it’s not as bad as it looks from the outside. “We’re disappointed, but every team goes through these patches.” The loss to Barrie was par- ticularly disappointing, as it marked the first win of the season for the Sharks, who sit last in the 18-team league with a record of 1-10-1-1. The Lightning needed a goal by Laura Horwood with goaltender Kimberley Keller on the bench in favour of an extra attacker with just 35 seconds to go in the game to pull even 1-1. The overtime didn’t last long, as Barrie scored just 55 sec- onds in on a power play. The Lightning held a 35-19 shots on goal advantage in the game. The next day against Toron- to, who lead the league with an unblemished mark of 16-0-0-0, the Lightning were competitive, but just couldn’t score, falling 3-0. The game was close throughout, with Toronto leading 1-0 after two peri- ods, and getting their third goal of the game in the final minute of the third period on the power play. “Toronto is the measuring stick,” agreed McDonald. “They haven’t lost yet and they are good. You have to catch some breaks to beat them. We didn’t catch any breaks.” The Lightning will take their 7-3- 1-2 record into a busy weekend, hoping to move up from their ninth place standing in the league. Friday they travel to Oakville, and finish with home games against Etobi- coke and Southwest on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. respectively. “As soon as the Toronto game was over I couldn’t wait for the next weekend,” said McDonald of get- ting right back at it in an attempt to halt the losing streak. ryan PFeiFFer / Metroland AJAX -- Durham West Junior Lightning’s Taylor Edwards broke through Toronto Aeros’ Emma Greco, left, and Lindsey Allen during their Provincial Women’s Hockey League game at the Ajax Community Centre. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 7, 201126 AP Celia Klemenz / metroland Friendly competition PORT PERRY -- TJ Reid, of the Port Perry High School Rebels, left, and Travis Hunter, of the Ajax High School Rams, scrambled for control of the ball in first period action of an annual broomball tourna- ment, with teams from Ajax, Pickering, G.L. Roberts of Oshawa and Port Perry competing. The tourna- ment was held at the Port Perry school. ontario Junior HoCKey league Losing streak hits double digits for Pickering Panthers three weekend losses makes it 10 in a row PICKERING -- The losing ways continued for the Pickering Pan- thers over the weekend. The Ontario Junior Hockey League club lost all three games as its losing streak climbed to double digits at 10 with losses to St. Michael’s 5-2, Peterborough 5-3 and Vaughan 12-2. The game in St. Michael’s on Friday was very competitive as the Panthers got a first-peri- od power-play goal from Mark Ramkema and a second-peri- od goal by Nicholas Popelar, enabling them to head into the third period tied 2-2. But St. Michael’s scored twice in the third and added another while shorthanded and into an empty net with just 1:10 remaining in the game. On home ice at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Sunday night against Peterborough, the Panthers scored in each of the three periods, with Stefano Pez- zetta, Mike Sicilia and Andrew McCann accounting for the offence in a 5-3 loss. Monday in Vaughan was a complete disaster as the Pan- thers were down 5-0 after the first period. Sicilia and Popelar scored in the second period for the Panthers, but the team gave up five unanswered goals again in the third for a 12-2 final. Head coach Dan Cameron, who has been behind the bench for five of the losses since taking over the team, will look to post a win this weekend when the Pan- thers host North York on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and travel to Missis- sauga on Saturday. On Friday, Dec. 16 the Panthers are a holding a Toy Drive in sup- port of the Salvation Army of Ajax and Pickering when they host the Toronto Lakeshore. Any fan that brings a toy gets free admission. The Salvation Army Band and Santa will be special guests. BasKetBall Oshawa Power eyes .500 mark heading into three games with London OSHAWA -- The next three games could make or break the Oshawa Power season. Looking to climb back to and then over the .500 mark, the Power opens a stretch of three straight games against the league-leading London Light- ning Thursday night at the Gen- eral Motors Centre. Coming off a win against the Saint John Millrats, 91-88, Oshawa will head into the first of three carrying some momen- tum. At 5-6, the Power now sit tied with Summerside for fifth place in the seven-team NBL Canada, while London is first at 9-2. After Thursday’s tilt, the two teams will head to London for a game Saturday before a quick turnaround sees them back in Oshawa Sunday for a 2 p.m. game. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 7, 201127 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. 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Having said that, there is plenty for the Oshawa Generals coach to be pleased about after his club came away from two weekend games with four points thanks to blowout wins over the Peterborough Petes and Sarnia Sting. ”I think our overall team game is get- ting to where I’d like it to be,” said Agnew, one month and 11 games into his tenure as coach of the Generals, now 13-14-1-3 overall. “Guys are on the same page, but you know it’s a process, right? We did this last week in Ottawa and then followed up with a subpar game in Belleville. Our job now is to make sure we follow this week- end up with another good weekend.” However, for a team that has had little to smile about during the first two-plus months of the Ontario Hockey League sea- son, it’s tough not to focus on the weekend that was. The Generals were as good on Sunday as they’ve been all season, scoring five first- period goals en route to a 9-1 drubbing of the Petes, while on Friday, a third-period explosion blew the game against the Sting wide open in an 8-4 victory. Those results were born out of the fact that for the first time under Agnew, his best players were just that in back-to-back games. “And they need to be,” he commented. “Getting them on the right page and play- ing a team game, when those guys move the puck and support each other and stop trying to beat the whole team in one-on- one hockey, they’re a really tough bunch to stop. It’s give and go, it’s jump to holes, it’s putting pucks to the net. They are doing the things that we’ve asked them to do.” Chief among them in that department was Christian Thomas. The 54-goal man from a year ago strug- gled mightily to find his grove this season, but may have turned the corner over the weekend. In Friday’s victory the New York Rangers prospect was sensational, scoring three times and finishing with five points, while on Sunday he added another four assists to finish the two games with 3-6-9 totals. What exactly changed for Thomas, he isn’t sure. However, the answer could lie in the fact he has found some evident chemistry with current linemates Andy Andreoff and Scott Laughton. “Everything was working out there,” Thomas, who won OHL player of the week, said of Sunday’s game. “Our line is doing very well, Andy, Laughty and I comple- ment each other really well and we click out there.” The statistics support the claim. In addition to Thomas’s big weekend, Andreoff seems to have come around as well, having scored twice on Sunday to finish with three points and a plus- four rating, while Laughton added a goal and two helpers, giving the line 3-7-10 totals against the Petes on the heels of an 11-point combined effort against the Sting. 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Call 647-268-1333 Hugh Fusco AMP #M08005735 Igotamortgage Inc. #10921 www.igotamortgage.ca Available Mortgages Quality Apartments for Rent 100, 101, 200 & 201 White OaksWhitby l 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms available from $840. l Upgraded lobbies l Large suites l Durham Transit and GO Transit at door l Close to shopping, schools & Hwy 401 Call (289) 278-0327 - - - - - - - - - - -1865 Glenanna Rd., Pickering l 3 bedrooms available from $1,170. l Across from Pickering Town Centre l Daycare on site l Washer / dryer in unit Call (905) 831-1250 rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent & security. Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or (905)686-0841 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com Saturday March 3rd & Sunday March 4th, 2012 Durham College Campus Recreation & Wellness Centre 2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa For booth information go to www.showsdurhamregion.com or contact Audrey at 905-426-4676 x257 or email: adewit@durhamregion.com Metro East Spring Home & Garden Show March 30 – April 1, 2012 Pickering Markets Trade Centre, Pickering For booth information contact Audrey at adewit@durhamregion.com or (905)426-4676 ext. 257 CareerTraining GeneralHelp Office Help CareerTraining AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation In- stitute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 CPR/FIRST AID COURSES Whether for your own piece of mind or a job requirement.Call now for more informa- tion. 905-721-2000 ext. 3776 CareerTraining GeneralHelp Office Help GeneralHelp APPLY NOW! Up to $20/hr in entry level. 40 hrs./wk. CSR’s needed. Paid training. Positive environment. Week- ly pay. DON’T WAIT! Posi- tions are filling rapidly. Whitney 1-866-767-1027 ATTENTION!! 12 Registra- tion Positions Available $25 hr avg rate FULL TRAINING PROVIDED Winter bonus program + Travel opportunity CALL 905-435-0518 Sales Help& Agents Ta lentWanted GeneralHelp ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE REQUIRED Mature COUPLE needed for hi-rise in Ajax. Live in position, good benefits and salary. Please fax resume to (905) 619-2901 between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. NO SELLING! Telemarket- ers required for busy call center. $12/hr to start. Call (905) 839-3292 SNOW SHOVELLERS re- quired. Please call 905-985- 4979 or fax 905-985-6221. TAXI DRIVERS NEEDED immediately for Whitby & Ajax. Computer GPS dis- patched. Will train, no experi- ence necessary. Apply to 109 Dundas St. W., Whitby or (905)668-4444 Skilled &Technical Help CARPENTERS & 3RD year apprentice required to do framing and forming. Mini- mum 4 yrs. experience. Sala- ry based on experience. Email resume to: constructionontario@hotmail. com STRABAG REQUIRES Con- tract Manager for Pickering location. 7+ years exp & de- gree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or Business Law. Exp in heavy civil con- struction. Knowledge of Ca- nadian construction laws an asset. Send resumes to: ap- plicants@strabag.ca or go to http://tiny.cc/strabagjobs for full description Sales Help& Agents Ta lentWanted Skilled &Te chnical Help TRAILER OR TRUCK MECHANIC needed for Scarborough/Durham Region area. No license required. Must have valid driver's license. Dayshift, good wag- es & benefits. Call Bryce 905-839-0659 or email resume to bryce.bobs.mobile @rogers.com Office Help FULL-TIME EXPERIENCED Dental receptionist required for busy Ajax clinic. Experi- ence in Abeldent preferred. Evenings and Saturday's re- quired. Please fax resume to 905-426-4925 or call (905)426-8304 Hospital/Medical/Dental EXPERIENCED RECEP- TINST/Hygene Co-Ordinator needed for busy Pickering l practice. Full-time hours, inl- cuding some evenings and Saturday's. Abeldent knowl- edge required. Fax resume to (905)839-8435. Industrial/Commercial SpaceI SMALL COMMERCIAL of- fice, 200 sq.ft. downtown Bowmanville, ground floor, private entrance, washroom, ideal for insurance office, zoned for car dealer/whole- saler, mail order etc. Prime location. $475/month. all in- clusive, indulging business tax. with A/C. (289)685-1659 leave message. STORAGE UNITS 10' x 20' Wilson Rd. S. Oshawa. Un- heated. $125. - $135. per mo. Call (905)725-9991 BusinessOpportunitiesB Well Established turn key Restaurant Bar for lease 2800 sq. ft. Great location in Cobourg For information Call 905-373-8880 or 905- 376-2520 Mortgages,LoansM Apartments &Flats for RentA Mortgages,LoansM 1.89% Mortgage No appraisal needed. Beat that! Refinance now and Save $$$ before rates rise. Below bank Rates Call for Details Peter 877-777-7308 Mortgage Leaders Apartments &Flats for RentA 1 & 2 BEDROOM APT. available Anytime or Dec/Jan 1st. 350 Malaga Rd., Oshawa $750 and $850 monthly all inclusive. No pets. Call 905-242-4478 or (905)626-6724. 1-LARGE BEDROOM base- ment apartment, North Oshawa, Ritson/Taunton. Very clean, separate en- trance, quiet neighborhood, walking distance to mall. $675/month (lease), Hy- dro/water. First/last. Suitable for single mature working person. Available immedi- ately. (416)524-8468. 2 AND 3 BEDROOM apart- ments for rent, Whitby, Brock & Dundas area. Available now. Call Darlene 905-767- 4201 or Tony (416)493-1927. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, Oshawa, central location, sunroom, Washer/dryer, storage, parking. First/last required. $895/month, available Jan/Feb. (905)744-7530 Mortgages,LoansM Apartments &Flats for RentA 2 BEDROOM north Oshawa very bright quiet apartment, Simcoe North at Russett. Well-maintained 12 plex, Newly renovated, New appli- ances, hardwood floors, cable/heat/water/parking in- cluded. Laundry, No dogs. near bus/shopping. (905)576-2982 (905)626- 3465 AJAX SOUTH, 3-bdrm main floor bungalow. 2-car park- ing, large yard, appliances, laundry included. Close to all amenities. Avail. January 1st. $1275 inclusive. First/last 905-626-8286. AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2-bedroom & 3-bed- room from $1099 & $1199/mo. Plus parking. Available January 1st. 905- 683-5322 BOWMANVILLE immaculate 1-bedroom; $970 all inclu- sive. Security entrance, very clean building, freshly paint- ed, includes appliances, utilities, parking, laundry, no dogs, Dec 15/Jan 1. 905- 697-1786, 905-666-1074 BOWMANVILLE, UNIQUE 1 bedroom apartment, Down- town area. Private entrance, parking. Available January 1st. $700/month inclusive, (including A/C). (289)685- 1659. GOING FAST! Just a few units left! 1140 Mary St. N. 1-bdrm. From $799, Utilities Incld. Near public schools, Durham College & amenities. Laundry on-site, Elevator and secure entrance. 905- 431-7752. Skylineonline.ca Apartments &Flats for RentA 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, 1 bed- room apt, clean, quiet, se- cure building, laundry on site, $795/plus hydro. Mature per- son preferred. Available Jan 1st. Call Genedco Services, 1-866-339-8781. OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Adult & Senior lifestyle buildings. Renovat- ed 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Across hospital, near bus stop, wheel chair and se- curity access. Call 905-728- 4966, 1-866-601-3083. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, 208 Centre St.S. luxury 2-bedroom, $1000/month plus utilities. ALSO 2-bedroom Bloor St Dec 1 $850-inclusive. ALSO 949 Simcoe N. 2-bedroom $875-inclusive. All NO PETS 905-723-1647 905-720-9935 OSHAWA, 1-bedroom apt. from $500/month plus heat & hydro. Also 2 bedroom, $600 plus heat & hydro. First/last, references, available Novem- ber 1st. Call Stephen 905- 259-5796. PICKERING, CLEAN 2- BDRM. apt., near mall. Brand new floors, windows, light fixtures, paint. Includes 4-appliances. non-smoker, no pets. Avail. immediately. $850/mo+utilities. Call Jen 647-402-8667. PORT PERRY, 2 bedroom apartment. Heat, hydro & water supplied. Available January 1. Call Don 905- 263-8093. WHITBY Central, immacu- late 1-bedroom $845+hydro avail. now, and 2-bedroom $990+hydro Jan 1. Applianc- es, heat, water, laundry facilities, and parking. No dogs 905-666-1074 or 905- 493-3065. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balco- nies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 9 0 5 - 4 3 0 - 5 4 2 0 www.realstar.ca WHITBY, KENT/JOHN, 2-Bdrm in 6-plex, centrally lo- cated, quiet residential neighbourhood. Balcony, eat-in kitchen, No dogs. $1020/month includes utilities and parking. First/last, references. 905- 444-2004. Houses for Rent BROOKLIN - 3 bedroom walkout basement, backs onto greenspace. 2 gas fireplaces, all new appliances including washer/dryer. No pets/smoking. $1400+utilities Available January 1 (416)452-3573 NEWLY RENOVATED 3 bedroom bungalow in Cour- tice, Country area. 2 bath, basement. Large garage and backyard, $1400/month, plus utilities, 1st/last. Available Immediately. No smoking. Call (905)436- 2583 or 289-356-7045 ask for Brett. PICKERING, 2-BEDROOM legal basement, own laundry, 1 parking, no smoking/ani- mals. Near all amenities. Available now. $820+30% utilities negotiable. Suit work- ing person. 416-459-9993 or 905-426-9898. To wnhousesfor RentT 2-BED TOWNHOUSE IN OSHAWA 4-plex, quiet cres- cent, near schools/401. New windows/furnace, newly renovated, enclosed patio, basement and laundry room. Appliances and utilities not included. $950/month, wa- ter/parking included. First/last, available immedi- ately. 905-626-5777. 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 END UNIT TOWNHOME Whitby off Garden St. $1500/mo 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, appliances, c/air c/vac, no pets, no smoking. references, credit check, available immediately. 905- 995-3342 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 forRent & WantedR GRANDVIEW/HWY 2, Look- ing for a roommate, $500/month, prefer male 40+. Available immediately. Includes laundry & parking. (905)429-7144. OSHAWA ROOM for rent, female preferred $400/month, available imme- diately. Central Air, parking for 1, washer & dryer available. Call (905)439- 0048 ROOM FOR rent in upscale home by lake. Non-smoker, female university student preferred. Parking available, own washroom, share kitch- en. $500/month, first/last, available December 1st. 289-892-2985. SharedAccommodation AT BLOOR/SIMCOE, Oshawa. Room for rent, near all amenities, bed/sitting room, cable/internet, parking included. Available immedi- ately, first/last, $495/mo in- clusive, Viewing (905)433- 4088; 905-243-4088. Va cationProperties ASK YOURSELF, what is your TIMESHARE worth? We will find a buyer/renter for CA$H. 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Personals Friends in Ajax and Pickering area and others, Peter Alexander Bohoychuk, who passed away November 3rd, 2011, if you have any information on his estate or will, please contact (905)725-5397 Music &Dance Instruction PIANO LESSONS Private lessons in my home , from beginners to conservatory. Call Joani @ 905-686-8351 Articlesfor 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. RENT TO OWN - N e w a n d 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. FIREWOOD, $325/delivered per bush cord, fully sea- soned hardwood. Call Peter cell (416)804-6414. Serving Durham Region VendorsWantedV Articlesfor SaleA **PINE LUMBER SALE, ontariowidelumber.com. Di- rect from the Mill to you for whole sale prices. Wide plank flooring, log siding (round/square profile) V-joint, wainscotting, board & batten, custom molding, etc. SPE- CIALS 2x8 round logs -0.89/cents-foot. 2x10 square log siding -0.99/cents-foot. 1x6 T&G Flooring, $0.49/cents-foot ($1.22sq.ft). 1x10 T&G flooring, $0.89/cents-foot, 1x6 V-Joint, $0.45/cents-foot, 1x4 base- board, $0.49/cents-foot, 1x3 casing, $0.39/cents-foot. ON- TARIO WIDE DELIVERY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. (613)292- 9211, (647)309-7463, (leave message only) BED, ALL new Queen ortho- pedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 CARPETS, LAMINATE & VINYL SALE! I have 1000 of yards for sale! Free under- pad with installation. Free Estimates. Guaranteed Lowest Prices. Big or small jobs, I do it all! Lexus Floor- ing, Call Mike 905-431-4040 COMPUTERS FOR LESS! Pentium 4 from $99, Laptops $199, Hard Drives $35, Expert Repair Service! Open 7 days a week! Megabyte 905-839-9453 South Picker- ing GUITAR "FENDER" Strat, Highway 1, made in USA. Fender Amp. FM210R, 65 watt. All for $800 o.b.o. (905)831-3398. 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 TUBS, 2011 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacrifice $3,900. 416-779- 0563. Classifieds News Advertiser To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-5110 Or Toronto Line: 416-798-7259 durhamregion.com • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 7, 201129 AP NAME BRANDS: SANYO • SHARP • PANASONIC • RCA • MOULINEX • BLACK & DECKER • VIVITAR POLAROID • KODAK • SONY • CRAIG • MEMOREX • SAMSUNG • MAGNAVOX • TOSHIBA • DeLONGHI HAMILTON BEACH • DIRTDEVIL • EUROPRO • RYOBI • PHILIPS • V TECH • EMERSON PUBLIC AUCTION ACTING UNDER INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVED: WE WILL SELL IN DETAILS LOTS BY:Ajax Community Centre 75 Centennial Rd.Ajax, Ontario L1S 4S4Sunday, December 11thPreview: 12:00pm Start: 1:00pm Over 500 Lots of 10-14-18kt Gold Diamond Jewellery * Hand Made Designer Jewellery Items * Appraised Spectacular Items From Various Jewellery Manufacturers * Coins & Banknotes From Collections Across Canada * Sterling SIlver Designer Watches - Name Brands - Pearls - Loose Gem Stones*Art Gallery Submissions of Framed Group of Seven Artists * Norval Morrisseau & Art of The People * Wall Decor * “Alicia Soave” ( Caledon Artist ) * Studio Prints *Giclees *Serigraphs *Original Oil Paintings *Cameo Prints *Images of Canada *Iconic Artists *Designers Choice Wall Decor *Wall Clocks *Hand Made Panels *Original Giclee Canvas Art *Sports Memorabilia & Nostalgia: Collections from various Estates and collectors to include: sports cards, signed jerseys, hockey sticks, old wax boxes, McFarlane ﬁ gures, 16 x 20 multi signed photos, Factory card sets, bobble heads, Nostalgia – Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, Harley Davidson, Coca Cola, Betty Boop, Music Gold Records with rare guitar picks framed, Justin Bieber, Rolling Stones, Beatles, Scarface, Taylor Swift, Movie & TV Show Scripts, Maple Leaf Gardens Memorabilia, Framed Super Stars, HOF, Legends, Milestones, Unique & Rare Items Always Arriving. Electronics * Furnishings * Antiques * Area Rugs * Lighting * Bronze Statuary *Housewares * Cookware * Bedding Large Offering of Store Vendor Returns in Every Sale - All Sold As Is - ATTENTION : Dealers - Resellers - Home Party Hosts - Kijiji Sellers - eBayers - Designers - Home Stagers. AUCTION DEPOT CANADA www.auctioneer.ca Terms of Sale: As per posted and announced, can be viewed at www.auctioneer.ca under ‘About Auctions’ link. Removal same day. Registration with government ID required. Accepted payments are Cash, Visa, MC, Debit. Buyers fee on all items. CONSIGNMENTS ARE WELCOME! PRE-REGISTER FOR ANY SALE!NOW AUTHORIZED TO BUY GOLD, JEWELLERY, STERLING SILVER, COIN COLLECTIONS, QUALITY COLLECTIBLES!TURN YOUR UNWANTED ITEMS INTO IMMEDIATE CASH! Make an appointment or send your list by email to: info@auctioneer.ca. A representative will contact you immediately. A large selection of items will be included in this Christmas Sale with gifts suitable for everyone for the holiday season. Toys * Housewares * Giftware * Jewellery * Electronics * Bedding * Art * Sports Memorabilia “ALL BRAND NEW CONDITION” Typical Sale Offerings Will Include But Are Not Limited To; BRIGHTON ESTATE AUCTIONS @ 101 Applewood Drive, Brighton, Ont. K0K 1H0 Antique & Collector's Auction Sunday, December 11 - Preview 9:30 a.m. Auction 11:00 a.m. Auction of antiques & collectables to feature a large collection of Teddy Bears & related items to include Steiff and Merry- thoughts; Royal Doulton Figures; Hummel Figurines; Beswick; Dinner Services to include Limoges & Royal Doulton; Antique & Reference Books Silver and Silver Plate; Press Glass; Cut Crystal to include numerous set of Stemware; Jewellery; Linens & a small selection of furniture. Indoor Yard Sale: Sunday @ 9:30 a.m - Great Gifts for Christmas! www.brightonestateauctions.com Phone 1-613-475-6223 POLICE AUCTION STAPLETON AUCTIONS NEWTONVILLE Friday, December 9th, 5:00 p.m. Selling the unclaimed merchandise from Dur- ham Regional Police: including appx. 70 bikes; Pocket Bikes: 2 new Diamond Rings 1.06 ct and .74 ct; Masonic Ring; Watches; Jewellery; UG Boots; Coats; TV's Flat Screens 46", 40", 32", 24" etc., Home Theatre systems; Qty of Xbox 360's, Playstation 3; MacBook Pro Laptop; Sony VAIO Laptop; Printers; Monitors; Cameras; Qty Panasonic D-Snap Video cameras; Tools - new in boxes-Milwau- kee Hole Hawg; Dewalt multi tool Combo Kits; Sliding Compound 12" Mitre Saw; Heavy Duty 1" L-Shape Rotary Drill; Cordless Driver; Reciprocating Saw; COATS Tire Ma- chine; Snowblowers (2); Snowboard & boots; Fibreglass Canoe; etc. Preview After 2:00 p.m. The Last Auction of the Year We want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas Terms:Cash, Approved Cheques, M/C, visa, Interac 10% Buyers Premium Applies Auctioneers: Frank & Steve Stapleton, Newtonville, 905-786-2244, 800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'Celebrating 40 years in the auction industry' Waddingtons.ca/Cobourg Silver, Art & Collector's Auction 9 Elgin Street East, Cobourg, ON Saturday, December 10, 2011 Preview @ 9:30 a.m. Auction starting at 11:00 a.m. - Large variety of figures including spelter, porcelain & alabaster, variety of Asian porcelain, hand knotted carpets, sterling silver to include: pitchers, platters, serving platters, 4 pc. tea set, candelabrum, candlesticks & more. Sevres style porcelain, Dresden, Royal Copenhagen collectors pieces, miniature portraits, Jacobean porcelain, Limoges dinner set, brass sextants & nautical items, compasses, barometers, slag glass, oil & miner's lamps. Large selection of Canadian & International artwork & much more. 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 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARNFriday December 9th at 4:30pm located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4.Selling the Contents of a Little Britain home and a quantity of Sports Memorabilia, 5pc modern bedroom set, 3pc chester- field set, pub style table and 2 chairs, washstand, rnd glass top rattan table and chairs set wing back chair, cedar chest, 4pc wicker set, area rugs, ice cream parlour set, Kenmore washer and dryer, Kenmore stainless steel side by side fridge, Kenmore front loading dryer, new 15HP Easy Kleen 400psi hot water pressure washer, Delta 18" scroll saw, Skil router and table, Delta table top band saw, table top drill press, Delta disc/belt sander, Delta 10" table saw, 2 roll away tool boxes, 12Hp Turf Trac riding mower, motorcycle tow behind trailer, 5x8 box trailer, 14' alum boat with 7.5Hp mercury outboard with trailer, 2000 Dodge truck cap, Hockey Memorabilia: Signed Shirts (Gilmour, Clark, Lafleur, Gretzky, Roy, Richard, Price, Burge) Signed Sticks: (Bower, Red Kelly, Bobby Baun, Eddie Shack, Dionne, Yvan Cournayer, 97/98 Kitchener Rang- ers Game Stick, 67/68 Mahovslich game used signed by 17 players & 2 trainers, Old timers Challenge stick signed by 15 players & 1 referee) Pucks: (Ray Bourge, Johnny Bower, Bobby Hull) Signed Pictures: Lafleur, Beliveau, cherry, Sid- ney Crosby, Ray Halladay Misc Signed 81 Edmonton Eskimos Grey Cup Champs signed ball, Munro Hockey game, Vince Carter Basket ball, 10 team replica sports rings (for full listing go to website), 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 WEDNESDAY, December 14th • 4:30pm H A U C T I O N S A L E H of Furniture, Antiques & Collectibles for an Uxbridge estate, Selling at NEIL BACON AUCTIONS Ltd, 1 km. West of Utica To Include: Pine kitchen suite, bookshelves, large quantity of antiques and collectibles, jewelry, plus many other items. Note this is our last sale for 2011. Our New Years Sale will be SATURDAY, Jan 7th 2012 at 10:00 a.m., with regular sales resuming Jan 11th at 4:30 p.m. 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.) SAT., DEC. 10, 2011 @ 10:30 am Old tractor, truck & car manuals (1930-1950) • Old "New Idea" machine manuals • Old sewing table • Antique deacon's bench • Keirstead Print & Wolf pictures • Gas pressure washer • Small snow thrower • Gas (like new) Ford 6ft. Mott mower, 3PTH AUCTIONEER: Bruce Kellett(705)328-2185 or (905)986-4447 See items on:www.theauctionfever.com or:www.kellettauctions.fcwhost.com/web HAYDON AUCTION BARNMonday Dec. 12th - 5:30 pm Viewing from 3 pm Lots of great items suitable for gift giving including RC Cars, Trucks etc, Gift Baskets, Jewelery, Art, Dining Set, Collectibles, Antiques & lots more. See Website for Photos & Full Details www.haydonauctionbarn.com 2498 Concession Rd. 8, HaydonMidway between Bowmanville & Blackstock, just east of Durham #57 Rod Smith - Auctioneer (905) 263-4402 Articlesfor SaleA HOT TUBS/SPAS – over 20 New & Used on display. From $495 - $4,995. War- ranties available. All offers considered. 905-409-5285 MUST SELL EVERYTHING! Moving out of province. En- tire house contents - kitch- en, livingroom, bedrooms, tools, cabinets and more. Ex- cellent prices! Call 9a.m. to 9p.m. (905)720-0822 SECURITY CONCERNS We Can Help. Camera Systems, Very Reasonable 26 Years Experience. Family Business. www.SkyviewE.com 905- 655-3661 1-800-903-8777 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 $399. New coin laundry available, Call us today, Ste- phenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576- 7448 Auctions 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 first choice by many customers since 1975. (905)753-2246. MILLS LANDSCAPING & FIREWOOD. 12" or 16" cut. Delivery 7 days a week. Dis- count for pickup. (905)432- 0259 or (905)986-1977. 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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 Christmas Carols 2011 available FREE Sing your way into the Holiday Season with your copy of our NO LIMIT ON ORDERS - While quanitites last 2011 Carol Books ARE HERE! For those who love the Holidays ... THE AWARD-WINNING, LONG AWAITED 2011 CHRISTMAS CAROL BOOKS HAVE ARRIVED ! for pickup at the following locations: OSHAWA OSHAWA THIS WEEK 865 Farewell St., Oshawa South of 401 Mon-Thurs 8-8; Fri 8-5 WHITBY THE VILLAGE BAKE SHOP 601 Dundas St. W., Whitby Tues–Fri 10 – 6; Sat 9 – 5; Closed Sun-Mon BOWMANVILLE UPS STORE 2377 Hwy 2, Clarington Centre Mon-Fri 8:30-6:30; Sat. 10-5 ORONO THE VILLAGE BAKE SHOP 5340 Main St., Orono Mon-Fri 6:30 - 6; Sat 6:30 – 5; Closed Sun PORT PERRY STAR 180 Mary St. E. Unit 11 beside Co-operators Insurance Mon-Fri 9-5 UXBRIDGE TIMES-JOURNAL 16 Bascom Street, Uxbridge Mon-Fri 9-5 pm AJAX NEWS ADVERTISER 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Mon-Fri 9-5 GIBB, Norman - (June 8, 1947 - December 3, 2011) - After a brave struggle with cancer, Norman passed away peacefully on Satur- day, December 3rd, 2011, at the age of 64, surrounded by his family. Survived by Joanne, his loving wife of 38 years, and his daughters, Heather, Jennifer and Laura. A great dad and an inspiration to his daughters, he will be sadly missed by family and friends. A teacher of 31 years and a long-time member of Westminster United Church, he took an active role in his community. Friends will be received for visitation at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905- 721-1234) on Thursday, December 8th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Friday, December 9th from 2 p.m. until time of service in the chapel at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes memorial donations to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada or in support of their team, "Team Gibb", in the Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life and may be made at http://convio.cancer.ca/site/TR?pg= team&fr_id=10616&team_id=259958. Online condolences may be made atwww.oshawafuneralhome.com SAVAGE, John - It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of John Sav- age on December 5, 2011. John is survived by his wife Brenda of 38 years. He is loving father of Kristy (Jason) Kemp and Jen (Cat Rocha), excited and proud grandpa of 11-week old Avery, beloved younger brother of Wayne, and son-in-law of Iva Fletcher. He is predeceased by his brother Clifford, par- ents Earl and Doris, and father-in-law Mau- rice Fletcher. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the staff at Ajax Pick- ering Hospital, including Dr. Peter Campbell. Visitation Wednesday December 7, 2011, from 5-8 p.m. at HERITAGE FUNERAL CENTRE, 50 Overlea Blvd, 416-423-1000. Funeral service on Thursday December 8, 2011, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Online condolences and directions available at www.heritagefuneralcentre.ca BRADLEY, Ralph - (Veteran WWII - 2nd Lieutenant; retired Minister of the United Church of Canada; former member of the Pickering Board of Trade; member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Whitby) - Passed away peacefully at the Fairview Lodge Whitby on Tuesday, December 6th, 2011, in his 90th year. Survived by his wife Mary Lynn; and his former wife Dorothy. Loving father of Ilehlia, Esther Reid (Hugh), Grace Bradley. Grandpa to Heather and William. Survived by his brother Dean. Visita- tion will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Thursday, December 8th from 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, December 9th at 11:00 a.m. Crema- tion. Memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be made atwww.oshawafuneralhome.com. 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