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OPP stuff more than criminals into their cruisers Donations accepted at Walmart locations JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Folks out doing their holiday shopping will have an opportunity again this year to lend assistance to Durham Region’s needy. For the eighth year, Ontario Provincial Police are holding their Stuff The Cruiser food and toy drive here. Each weekend from now until Christ- mas organizers will be set up at Wal- mart locations in Oshawa, Pickering and Bowmanville, accepting donations to be distributed to needy families. The OPP work in conjunction with Simcoe Hall Settlement House to help make the season brighter for families, said Staff-Sergeant Mike Franklin, commander of the Whitby Auxiliary Unit. “Bottom line, it’s not the OPP giving toys and food to needy families, we are just the couriers,” Staff-Sgt. Franklin said. “It’s the people of our community helping their neighbours get through a tough time in their lives.” See OPP’s page 5 NEWS 3 Delayed Angry residents still waiting on new stop signs MUSIC 19 Master shocker Alice Cooper comes to Durham SPORTS 22 Dakota bound Pickering teen earns U.S. hockey scholarship durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 9, 20112 AP YourChryslerSavingsHotline www.pickeringchrysler.com NOCHARGEOIL&FILTERCHANGEFOR3YEARSWITHEVERYNEWVEHICLEPURCHASE SalepriceincludesFreight,PDE,Airtax,Admin,RegistrationOMVICFee,TireLevy. AllcurrentManufacturertocustomerdiscountsandrebatesapplied.Pricesvalidondateofpublication.Pricesaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Vehiclesmaynotbeexactlyasshown.SeeDealerforcompletedetails. 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We’ve already said this is what we want, now we’ve got to wait longer. A crossing guard has already been hit by a car, and no one was held accountable. If someone gets hurt while we’re waiting, I’m going to hold council account- able.” Mr. Zullo addressed council previously in October regarding concerns with the lack of stop signs along Dellbrook Avenue and Major Oaks Road, a situation he said is creating danger for pedestrians trying to cross the street in between speeding vehicles. Although the cross- ing guard who was clipped, Nadine Vangelisti, escaped the encounter with bruising and soreness, Mr. Zullo worries that the next incident could be much more seri- ous. “We’ve told them as a community we need this taken care of,” Mr. Zullo said, noting speeding and safe crossing have been issues since he moved to the area 10 years ago. “I drive these streets every day and the fact of the matter is we need stop signs.” Councillor David Pickles put forward a motion requesting four new stop signs in the area in October. At the City’s executive committee meeting on Dec. 5, coun- cillors debated a staff report recommending three new stop signs at Major Oaks Road and Greenmount Street, Major Oaks and Duberry Drive and Dellbrook Avenue at Meriadoc Drive. While Coun. Pickles supported the recommendation, he was concerned that one location suggested in his motion, at Dellbrook and Denby, was passed over for a stop, since many children cross there on their way to St. Anthony Daniel school. “I do think this fourth site is going to continue to be an issue,” he said. Staff recommended signs be installed in April to allow for community consultation, which staff did not have time to complete before the report was due to come back to council. “I would recommend that last step be allowed and maybe the bylaw not be passed until we can come back and say we’ve consulted with the com- munity,” said Richard Holborn, head of engineering services for the City. “I don’t think it’s a good time of year to install new all- way stops because of road conditions, so if we’re able to come back in March and indicate results of consulta- tion and have signs installed in April I think that would be more appropriate.” A motion to defer the recommendation back to staff for consultation, put forward by Coun. Jennifer O’Connell, was passed by councillors. “How can we support this if we haven’t gone out to the community and haven’t got their feedback?” she said. “The whole point of consultation is to make sure these are the most appropriate locations for the community so I have serious concerns with approving anything, unless it’s just in principle, because essentially what we’re doing is approving something then going out letting the community know. That’s not consultation, that’s education.” While he was angry at the delay, Mr. Zullo noted that the rec- ommendations would be an improvement. “I think the fact that they excluded Denby and Dellbrook was an oversight, any way you look at it, it deserves a stop sign,” he said. city New stop signs delayed in Pickering sabRina byRnes / MetRolanD file photo PICKERING -- Crossing guard guided students across the street at the Major Oaks Road-Pepperwood Gate intersec- tion in this file photo. 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The three roads connect to each other and are often used by drivers as an alternative to Kingston Road, which can become congest- ed during rush hour. Initially the Town proposed construct- ing bike lanes along the corridor, which would have elimi- nated on-street park- ing, but the major- ity of residents who attended an April 28 public meeting opposed the idea. In July council sup- ported an alternate plan to keep the parking but add sharrows, which would mean painted markings of bicy- cles and chevrons on the road and cycling- related signs to educate drivers. Council directed staff to bring the new pro- posal to residents and another public meet- ing was held on Nov. 2 and it was attended by 10 people. “Based on the feedback that was received at the public open house, staff continues to rec- ommend bicycle lanes not be implemented on Delaney, Kerrison and Magill drive(s),” said senior transportation planner Ranjit Gill. Although the residents did not offer sup- port for the sharrows, they were happy their parking wouldn’t be lost, he said. “Once again it’s just implementing paint and signage,” he said. At the Dec. 5 community affairs and plan- ning committee meeting, councillors decid- ed to proceed with the sharrows, which will be added in 2012. Initially, councillors had budgeted $65,000 for bike lanes for the road and staff estimat- ed that the shar- rows will cost less, so there is enough money in the bud- get for the project. In November, councillors also voted to install a new all-way stop sign on Delaney and Rob- erson Drive after an impaired driver took out a hydro pole, two trees and a cable box in September. A similar accident occurred at the intersection five years ago and since the site of the accident is directly across the street from Eagle Ridge Public School, the decision was made to add the stop signs. 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Donations can be dropped off at four Wal- mart locations: • In Oshawa, stores are located at Harmo- ny and Taunton roads, and Stevenson Road and Laval Drive; • In Pickering at Brock Road and Pickering Parkway, and • At the Bowmanville location on Hwy. 2. Officers are on location from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. Donations are also being accepted at the Canadian Tire store at Garden and Con- sumers in Whitby. The effort is assisted by local businesses including Algoma Orchards of Clarington, which has been on board since the promo- tion began, Staff-Sgt. Franklin said. People have responded well over the years and it’s expected that will continue this Christmas, he said. “They want to give,” he said. “And they feel good about it.” OPP’s from page 1 ryan pfeiffer / metroland WHITBY -- Ontario Provincial Police Auxiliary Constable Kris Evans accepted a toy donation from Candi Yeo at the Walmart on Stevenson Road Dec. 4 as part of the annual Stuff the Cruiser campaign. The Pickering Walmart is also involved in the OPP Christmas initiative. The Stuff a Cruiser event was launched eight years ago to help Durham families. It’s expected more than 1,300 families will be assisted this year. community OPP’s eighth annual Stuff The Cruiser campaign coming to Pickering Walmart ServiceS Snowbirds shouldn’t get snow removal in Pickering To the editor: Re: Seniors’ snow removal program in the City of Pickering. On Oct. 13 registration for the seniors’ snow removal program took place for those who live in their home all winter but were incapable of removing the snow. It was only available to the first 300 homes and this is a free service to City of Pickering residents.We are seniors and found there were people in line who went south for the winter and mentioned that it was one of the easiest ways of making it look like the house was occupied, and it’s free. If there are 75 people who go south, that means people go without the service who might really need it. If you know of anyone that registered for snow removal and goes south for the win- ter -- or any other destination -- you should contact the City of Pickering and advise them of the situation. Barry Axford Pickering education Keep to the rules regarding kilts To the editor: Re: ‘Kilts to remain in Catholic schools’ news, durhamregion.com, Nov. 29, 2011. I believe that the way kilts are worn these days by Catholic School girls (I have never seen any girl wear it to the knee where it should be worn) is inappropriate and therefore should be banned. According to the Denis O’Connor Stu- dent Handbook 2011-2012 the young ladies wearing these kilts are breaking the rules of the school on many different accounts. The Principal’s Message in the hand- book states that the students are to become “... contributing members of society while respecting and maintaining Christian Val- ues ...” One such Christian value is stated in 1 Timothy 2:9 which states that women should dress “modestly, with decency and propriety ...” This same value is listed in the student handbook under ‘school dress code’ that kilts need to be worn modest- ly. A kilt up to the thigh or mid-thigh has never been considered modest. Again, their code of dress is broken in the fact that on non-uniform days, it is stated in the student handbook that no mini skirts are allowed. Well, if they aren’t allowed on non-uniform days, I don’t think they are allowed on uniform days. If a person is attending a Catholic school and wears a uniform, they are a representa- tive of that school and its beliefs, regardless to whether or not they personally accept those beliefs. They should not give the school board a bad reputation with their actions, dress, or speech. If the Catholic school board is keeping the kilts, then they must follow through with the rules in their own handbook and take weeks, not years, to put it into prac- tice. Susan McCaveney Pickering GivinG Enjoy the lights, help feed the hungry To the editor: I would like to inform your readers that, once again this year, the Christmas lights on Old Scugog Road in Bowmanville will be festively displayed. Every year, we get thousands of cars going through our neighbourhood to view the Christmas display of lights. I am asking your readers that, if they are planning to visit the lights on Old Scugog Road, please bring a non-perishable food item. There will be a large bin at 3301 Old Scugog Rd. so the goods can be collected; all donations will be given to the Claring- ton Food Bank in Newcastle. Let’s all work together this festive season to make sure that everyone can enjoy the holidays. 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All content copyright We think... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com Ed itorial Opinions durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 9, 20116 AP e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up their statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ durhamregion.com Give what you can, make the best of the season in Durham Who knew there were so many creative, fun ways to help follow residents in need in Durham Region? A host of Christmas fundraising initia- tives, food and toy drives are underway in the days leading up to Dec. 25 in commu- nities around Durham Region. Everyone from individuals to families to private cor- porations and the public service is work- ing to bring the best of the season to fami- lies in the region who are in need. Residents can stuff a police cruiser or fill a bus in separate local campaigns to collect food and toys. They can purchase an ornament through a Home Instead Senior Care Initiative that contains a gift suggestion, and bring a little Yule warmth to a lonely senior. They can take a non- perishable food item to North End Bowl in Oshawa to help feed the hungry and receive a free game of bowling. In Claring- ton, library patrons can trade food items to eliminate late fees. And that’s not all. Several ongoing col- lection initiatives -- big box department stores, banks, small business owners and average residents -- have boxes set up at their various locations to accept food and toys. It all adds up to a collective, region-wide effort among the people who call Durham home, who work in its communities, and who are motivated to help the less fortu- nate. When you’re out in the next two weeks finishing up your Christmas shopping, or when you’re at your local grocer, perhaps picking up the ingredients for a sumptu- ous festive meal, we hope you’ll find room in your buggy for an extra toy, a gift certifi- cate for a teen whose family has fallen on hard times, or a nutritious meal to donate to a local food bank. If you have an extra few dollars, dona- tions will be cheerfully accepted at any of the ongoing fundraisers. Donations are already coming into the various drives; local residents can turn the steady flow to a torrent. In the end, thou- sands of pounds of food will be collected, mountains of toys built and stacks of gift certificates will make their way to deserv- ing recipients, but the measure of success is in the depth of participation. Please do what you can over the next two weeks to bring the best of the season to those who might otherwise have noth- ing. 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Ajax Trustee Janice Oldman acclaimed as vice chairwoman DURHAM -- Pickering Trustee Jim McCafferty will remain the chairman of the Durham Cath- olic District School Board. The longtime trustee was acclaimed when no one ran against him at the Dec. 5 inau- gural meeting. In his accep- tance speech, Trustee McCaffer- ty thanked staff members and com- mend- ed them for “their ability to incorporate the direc- tion of the Province and provide a rich, authentic Catholic edu- cational system that both forms and informs our young people.” The chairman was pleased when Ajax Trustee Janice Old- man was also acclaimed as vice chairwoman of the board. The two have worked side-by-side in the past. “I’m pleased to have her back again,” Trustee McCafferty said in an interview. Trustee Oldman said she looks forward to the upcoming year, and director of education Paul Pulla congratulated both and indicated that he is pleased to continue to work with them, as well as the entire board. “Through this leadership posi- tion, chair McCafferty has dem- onstrated his dedication and commitment to the Durham Catholic District School Board,” he said. educATiOn Jim McCafferty remains Catholic board chairman jiM MccAffeRty durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 9, 20119 P durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 9, 201110 AP A message from Durham Tourism Kerri King The snow has arrived in north Durham, the tem- peratures are dropping and the kids are soon to be home for the holidays. My husband and I are always on the lookout for fun holiday happenings in Durham Region that we can enjoy as a family. From sleigh rides to visits with Santa Claus, and everything in between, there’s no shortage of festive family activities happening in Durham Region this sea- son. If you’re looking to celebrate Christmas with your little ones, Knox’s Pumpkin Farm in Hamp- ton is inviting local families to join in its Olde Fashioned Christmas event until Dec. 24. With the pumpkins cleared away, farm elves have been busy stringing hundreds of feet of beautiful cedar garland. Sleigh rides will whisk you through the coun- tryside and a live nativity play will take place throughout the day. Sip a farmhouse mulled cider while you sing carols around the campfire, and then have your face painted or go for a pony ride. Weekday and evening group tours are the perfect way to celebrate the season. Admission rates apply, and all activities will be weather-dependent. Visit www.knoxpumpkin- farm.com. You can also experience an old-fashioned Christmas in the Village on Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Pickering Museum Village, from noon to 3:30 p.m. Join the museum’s cast of vintage charac- ters as they prepare for their seasonal celebra- tions. Then, sample some holiday treats, visit Father Christmas and enjoy the spirit of the season. Visit www.cityofpickering.com/museum. In downtown Port Perry, there’s no shortage of family fun this month. Port Perry’s Business Improvement Association is currently hosting its Tis the Season to Shop event. Local merchants will be holding open houses as a special way to thank the community for sup- porting them throughout the year. Check with your favourite store to see when they will host- ing holiday celebrations. Carriage rides can also create lasting memo- ries this season. Visit the downtown Port Perry post office, where rides will take place in the weeks leading up to Christmas, on Fridays and Tourism Make it a holiday to remember in Durham Region Sundays. Santa Claus will also be visiting Port Perry on Queen Street, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Be sure to stop by, say hi and let him know if you have been good this year. Visit www.discoverportperry.ca for specific event times. 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Deer Creek Golf Clubs will be set up at the mall until December 24th and will have lots of great gifts for the golfer on your list. They will be selling draw tickets to support three local charities, Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering Hospital, The Hearts of Durham, and The Abilities Centre.The tickets are $5 each and each week one lucky entrant will win a 2012 Weekday Golf Membership,valued at $2650! “The Abilities Centre’s goal is to enhance the quality of life for persons of all ages and abilities by creating opportunities to further the mind and body through sports, arts, life skills programs and research in an inclusive environment,”said Lindsey Robins, Community Relations Manager for the Abilities Centre.“To date,the Abilities Centre has raised $32 million of the $40 million needed to complete this state of the art facility. I would like to thank Deer Creek Golf& Banquet Facility for their support of the project.” Yo u can pick up a gift card, which can be used at any of Deer Creek’s courses and pro shops or you can choose from an assortment of gift packs, including a golf shirt and a round of golf,and discounted golf packs for single golfers, two golfers or a foursome,including a round of golf at GlenCedarsfortwo peopleand a cart rental for only $100! DeerCreekGolfClubsiscomprisedofDeer Creek Golf &Banquet Facility,Glen Cedars Golf Club andThe Deer CreekAcademy. Deer Creek Golf &Banquet Facility is a 45holegolfcourseand a 50,000square foot banquet facility.They are host to numerous weddings, corporate events, conventions and meetings as well as countless golf tournaments.Theyhavebeennamedasthe Readers’ Choice for Best Banquet Facility, Best Wedding Facility,Best Convention Centre and Best Golf Course over the last number of years. Deer Creek is also host to a weekly Sunday Brunch where you will enjoy your traditional breakfast favourites and some of their Chef’s specialties. Enjoy time spent with family and friends while overlooking the stunning golf course and watching the seasons change right from your table.Yo u can book your Sunday Brunch by calling (905) 427-7737 ext 300. Sunday Brunch is offered for only $18.99 (adults) and $8.99 (children). GlenCedarsGolfClubhasbeenoperating as a golf course since 1968 and has some of the most stunning,pristine conditions in the region. Boasting 18 holes that are both enjoyable and challenging,this is a perfect location for tournaments and a daily golf outing.For more information about Glen Cedars visit www.golfglencedars.com. The Deer Creek Academy is the Best Practice Facility and the Best Te aching FacilityintheGTA (asnamed by the readers of the To ronto Star every year since 2002). With a four acre driving range,stunning short game practice facilities and Salem Ridge,a 9-hole golf course,The Deer Creek Academy is the perfect location to improve your game.Just announced this year,The Deer Creek Academy will be operating The Winter Academy located at the Metro Golf Dome in Scarborough. Call Bobby at (905) 427-7737 ext 322. Visit Deer Creek’s kiosk (just above the food court across from Mastermind To ys, close to Tim Horton’s) and brighten someone special’s holiday with a gift that gets them golfing! WIN A DEER CREEK WEEKDAY MEMBERSHIP AND SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WIN A DEER CREEK WEEKDAY MEMBERSHIP AND SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Saving money means spending more money DURHAM -- Lower water consumption means turning on a tap is going to cost you more. Regional Council on Dec. 14 will deal with a proposal to raise water and sewer rates by a combined 6.4 per cent in 2012. The increase is broken into an 8.3-per cent increase in water rates and 4.6 per cent for sanitary sewer rates. It works out to about $47 a year. A staff report noted water consumption has been dropping steadily since 2000, primarily because of water efficient fix- tures and appliances. “This decline in consumption more than offsets consumption increases relat- ed to growth. Reduced net consumption results in reduced user rate revenue, which must be recovered through user rate increases,” the report noted. And, consumers better get used to pay- ing more, as the Region is anticipating increases between seven and nine per cent a year until 2016. region Durham water, sewer rates to rise AJAX -- Ajax residents are being asked to log online and tell the Town about their local neighbourhood in an effort to create stronger communities through- out Ajax. Residents can fill out an online survey at townofajax. com until Dec. 28 and residents who don’t own a com- puter can use a public access computer at Town Hall or at one of the Town’s libraries. The survey is part of the consultation for the Town’s Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy. “We’re seeking input from residents on how they identify their neighbourhoods,” said Marilou Murray, manager of strategy, communications and policy for the Town of Ajax. “The survey will help us understand the unique features of the diverse neighbourhoods across Ajax, find the gaps and develop programs and services that meet the growing needs of our community.” The project is part of Ajax’s Community Safety Strat- egy and the Diversity and Community Engagement Plan. Residents who complete the Town’s survey are eligi- ble for a recreation prize pack. neighbourhoodS Ajax launches online survey SKATEBOARDWAREHOUSESALE SKATEBOARDWAREHOUSESALE 50% TO 75% OFF SKATE/SNOW/LONGBOARD APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES. 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Draw: Dec 16, 2011. Simply email your selection to mbrophy@durhamregion.com along with your name & number or drop o your entry at the News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave. in Ajax by Dec. 15, 2011.durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 9, 201114 AP INGREDIENTS •1 pkg (250g) Brick Cream Cheese, softened •1/3 - 1/2 cup Mayo •1 tbsp Dry Onion Soup mix •1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese •1/3 cup Sliced Almonds, toasted DIRECTIONS • Heat oven to 350 F• Mix first 3 ingredients. Adding moremayo will make it creamier. Stir inmozzarella. • Spoon into ovenproof serving dish. • Bake 15 - 20 min or until heated through, stirring half-way through. • Garnish with almonds. • Serve with fresh veggies, crackers or pita wedges. Yum!NOTE - use a flavoured cream cheesesuch as herb & garlic for added zest! HotOnionCheeseDip Wobize Chan Salesperson 905-427-6522 (office) 416-569-3528 (cell) Broughttoyouby... Connect Realty Brokerage INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED INGREDIENTS • 1 Pkg Duncan Hines Deluxe II Lemon Supreme cake Mix (I use yellow) • 1 Pkg lemon instant pudding mix (4 serving size) • 1/2 C. Crisco Oil • 1 C Water • 4 Eggs • GLAZE: Blend 1 C powdered sugar with 2 T milk or 2 T lemon juice DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven 350o F oven 2. Blend all ingred. in a large bowl; beat at medium speed for 2 minutes 3. Bake in a greased and floured tube pan for 45-55 min, until centre springs back when touched lightly. 4. Cool right side up in pan for about 25 min., then invert onto serving plate 5. GLAZE: Drizzle over cake. I poke holes in the drizzle LemonSupremePoundCake ROUGE RIVERRealty Ltd. Brokerage Louise Guertin-Micallef416-286-3993 Nadia Micallef 905-831-5115 Sales Representatives “Service en français” Broughtto youby... INGREDIENTS • 1pkg (250 g), at room temperature Cultured Butter - Salted • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) All Purpose Flour - Unbleached • 1/2 cup (125 mL) icing sugar • 1/4 cup (125 mL) Cornstarch • 1 tsp (5 mL) Pure Vanilla • Coloured sugar (optional) DIRECTIONS 1. Arrange oven racks -one in top third of oven, one in bottom third. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. In bowl of food processor, place butter, flour, icing sugar, cornstarch and vanilla. Process for 30 seconds. Using rubber spatula, scrape down side of bowl. Process another 30 seconds or until smooth. Do not over process dough. 3. Drop level tablespoon (15 mL) onto baking sheets, spacing 2” (5 cm) apart, about 12 cookies per baking sheet. Sprinkle with decorative sugar, if using. 4. Place one baking sheet in top third of oven and other in bottom third. Bake for 15 minutes. Switch baking sheets from top to bottom, rotating them from front to back as well when you switch places. Bake for a further 10 min or until slightly coloured. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool. Allow baking sheets to cool for 10 minutes before baking off rest of dough on same parchment paper. SimplyShortbread JohnPlumptonSalesRepresentative WalterMillerSalesRepresentative 905-831-5115 Broughttoyouby... INGREDIENTS • 1/2 lb bittersweet chocolate • 3 tbsp butter, room temperature• 2 eggs• 1 tbsp honey • 1/3 cup sugar, plus more for rolling • 3/4 cup ground almonds• 2 tsp cocoa powder• pinch of salt • powdered icing sugar, for garnish and candied cherries DIRECTIONS • Melt chocolate on top of a double boiler. Remove from heat. Cut butter intosmall pieces and mix into the heated chocolate until melted. • Beat eggs, gradually adding the sugar and honey until light and the mixturefalls into thick, smooth ribbons (about 10 min). Fold into the chocolate mixture. Add the cocoa powder and salt to the ground almonds and mix; gently add tothe chocolate mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use an ice cream scoop to form the dough into 1 inch balls. Working quickly, roll the balls into granulatedsugar. Place on the Baking sheet 2” apart. • Bake at 325 for 12 minutes, until the centresare moist, but not wet. Cool slightly. Dust lightly with powdered icing sugar and addcherry on top. Makes about 36 cookies. SeasonsGreetings BestEverChocolateCookies Broughttoyouby...Sonia Sampson Broker905-427-6522www.soniasampson.com QUICK, EASY AND FLOURLESS!durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 9, 201115 AP INGREDIENTS • 1 small chicken (cooked & deboned) or/ 2 cups of cooked ground lean beef • 1/2 bag of macaroni • 2 Tbsp of butter or margarine • 6 strips of bacon sliced in small pieces • 1 piece of chorizo de bilbao (optional) • 5 cloves of garlic, minced • 1 onion, finely chopped • 1/3 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped • 1 Can tomato Sauce or 1 1/2 depending on amount of chicken or Grd Beef • 3/4 Cup Grated Cheese DIRECTIONS Flake chicken meat. Boil macaroni until tender. Setaside. Melt butter in saucepan, fry bacon. Sautegarlic, onion, tomato & chorizo. Add tomato sauce and simmer about for about 2 minutes. Add chickenor beef & simmer for another 5-10 minutes. Blend in 1/2 cup grated cheese & macaroni. Place in container,sprinkle remaining cheese on top & bake until cheese has melted. MerryChristmasand ahappynewyeartoall! Thankyouforagreatyear! BakedMacaroni Veronica Nurse Salesperson 905-831-5115ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd.Brokerage Broughttoyouby... PAT E• 12 oz Semisweet chocolate, chopped 375 g• 1 ¾ Cups whipping cream 425 ml • 1 Tbsp rum 15 ml• Icing sugar• Line 8X4 inch (1.5L) loaf pan with plastic wrap; set aside.• In a bowl, set over hot, not boiling, water, melt chocolate;let cool completely, stirring occasionally.• In a separate bowl, whip cream with rum; whisk one-quarterinto chocolate. Fold in remaining whipped cream. Spoon intoprepared pan and smooth top. Cover with more plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm or for up to 3 days.• To serve, unmould pate; remove plastic wrap. Cut into ½ inch(1cm) thick slices; • Place on dessert plates. I like to cut up fresh fruit and placearound or on to pate, then drizzle with chocolate sauce!!!Sprinkle with a little icing sugar if desired. CHOCOLATE SAUCE1 Cup semisweet chocolate chips 250 ml¼ cup corn syrup 50 ml ¼ cup milk 50 ml1 tbsp butter 15 ml1 tsp vanilla 5 mlIn a saucepan, combine chocolate chips, corn syrup, milkand butter; heat over low heat, Stirring occasionally, just untilchocolate has melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.Makes about 1 cup (250 ml.) ChocolatePate Simpletomake,beautifultoserve&enjoyedbyall! ZSUZANNA PORTER Sales Representative 905-427-6522 OLD FASHION VALUES - OLD FASHION SERVICE Broughttoyouby... INDEPENDANTLY OWNED & OPERATED INGREDIENTS • 1 1/3 cups sugar • 1 cup butter • 1/2 cup corn syrup • 1 tsp. vanilla • 1/2 cup unpopped popcorn • 1 cup whole almonds • 1 cup pecans DIRECTIONS • Combine sugar, butter and syrup in saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture reaches hard crack stage (300 degrees F / 149 degrees C on candy thermometer). Remove from heat and add vanilla. Pour over popcorn and nuts. • While the sugar mixture is cooking, pop the corn. (I use a hot air corn popper.) • Mix popcorn and nuts together. I use my large roasting pan for this. I keep the popcorn and the nuts warm in the oven while the sugar mixture is boiling. This makes it easier for the sugar mixture to adhere. • Stir the popcorn and nut mixture as it cools or it will all clump together. As it cools, I break it down into bite size clumps. Thisisagreathitwithmyfamilyandfriends. Poppycock Jill Smith Sales Representative 905 427-6522www.royallepageconnect.com Broughttoyouby... INGREDIENTS • Bone In Pork Chops(Frenched) • 2 Tbsp Canola Oil • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice • 1/2 Tbsp Chili Flakes • 4 Lg Gloves Garlic Minced • 1 Tbsp Red Onions/ Shallots Minced •Salt & Pepper To Taste DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients with pork chops and let marinate for up to 24 hours. Grill on med-high heat until pork reaches an internal temperature of a 145F and let rest for 5-10 mins off the grill. Serve with grilled tomatoes, artichokes, steamed baby carrots and oven roasted baby potatoes(tossed in butter, lemon juice and parsley). Serving 4 Portions BRING THIS AD IN TO RECEIVE20% OFF YOUR NEXT DINNER (Minimum $30.00 spent to receive discount) expiry March 31st 2012 MediterraneanStylePorkChops 500 Beck Crescent, Ajax 905-619-5073www.torontoajax.hgi.com Broughttoyouby... NOWOPENAT INGREDIENTS • 2 cups ketchup • 3 ¼ cups brown sugar • 1/3 cup vinegar • 2 cups water • 2 tbsp. corn starch BuonAppetito! DIRECTIONS • On stove top mix all ingredients (excluding corn starch). Bring to a boil. Add corn starch to thicken. • Once thickened, transfer sweet & sour sauce to a crock pot/slow cooker. Add meatballs and simmer on low for up to eight hours. • Use pre-made meatballs or make your own – whichever you prefer. We use M&M’s Italian style meatballs (over 100 meatballs per box). Sweet&SourMeatballs Ron McNally Sales Representative 905•831•2273www.ronmcnally.netINDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED Coldwell BankerCase Realty Broughttoyouby... INGREDIENTS • ½ cup butter • 1 cup brown sugar • 2-2 ½ cups of dates • 3 cups of Rice Krispies • Icing sugar DIRECTIONS On stove top melt butter, brown sugar and dates stirring constantly to ensure dates are heated and soft. Turn burner off and add Rice Krispies. Mix Well. Let cool for a few minutes. Roll mixture into 1” balls and roll in icing sugar. EasyandDelicious! NoBakeDateBalls Elizabeth Ayling Sales Representative 905•831•2273eayling@trebnet.comINDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED Coldwell BankerCase Realty Broughttoyouby... DIRECTIONS FetaWalnut PhylloRolls INGREDIENTS JacquelineTai Sales Representative (905) 683-5000INDEPENDENTLYOWNEDAND OPERATED Quality One Ltd., Brokerage Brought toyouby... Preheat oven to 350°F.Blend feta cheese,chopped walnuts,chili flakes and a pinch of salt in a food processor until a ball begins to form.Form into 25 1” balls,then roll balls into 2-1/2” logs. Cut stacked phyllo sheets lengthwise into thirds,then stack thirds into a single pile. Remove one sheet of phyllo and place on a work surface with the shortest end nearest you. Cover remaining pile of phyllo sheets with plastic then wrap in dampened kitchen towel and set aside. Brush phyllo sheet with melted butter.Place a feta log in centre of phyllo sheet parallel to shorter end.Fold phyllo in half,enclosing the log,and brush with butter. Starting at end with the log,roll up pastry to resemble a cigar.Transfer,seam side down, to a lightly greased baking sheet. Repeat steps to create 24 more rolls. Once all rolls have been placed on baking sheets,brush with melted butter and bake on centre rack until golden, 20-25 minutes. Place baking sheet on wire rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature. • 5 oz. dry feta cheese, crumbled •1/4 cup walnuts,toasted and finely chopped •1/2 tsp dried chili pepper flakes • 9 12”x 17” phyllo sheets •3/4 cups (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted DIRECTIONS Pumpkin Gingerbread INGREDIENTS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans. 2. In a large mixing, combine sugar, oil and eggs; beat until smooth. Add water and beat until well blended. Stir in pumpkin, ginger, allspice cinnamon, and clove. 3. In medium bowl, combine ﬂ our, soda, salt, and baking powder. Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture and blend just until all ingredients are mixed. Divide batter between prepared pans. 4. Bake in preheated oven until toothpick comes out clean, about 1 hour. • 3 cups sugar • 1 cup vegetable oil • 4 eggs • 2/3 cup water • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree • 2 teaspoons ground ginger • 1 teaspoon ground allspice • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 teaspoon ground cloves • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose fl our • 2 teaspoons baking soda • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Compliments Your Local Real Estate Team Enjoy these fun festive recipes supplied by your local Realtors® special holiday recipes Choose your favourite recipe for a chance to win a $50 gift certi cate at Pickering Town Centre. Draw: Dec 16, 2011. Simply email your selection to mbrophy@durhamregion.com along with your name & number or drop o your entry at the News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave. in Ajax by Dec. 15, 2011.durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 9, 201114 AP INGREDIENTS •1 pkg (250g) Brick Cream Cheese, softened •1/3 - 1/2 cup Mayo •1 tbsp Dry Onion Soup mix •1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese •1/3 cup Sliced Almonds, toasted DIRECTIONS • Heat oven to 350 F• Mix first 3 ingredients. Adding moremayo will make it creamier. Stir inmozzarella. • Spoon into ovenproof serving dish. • Bake 15 - 20 min or until heated through, stirring half-way through. • Garnish with almonds. • Serve with fresh veggies, crackers or pita wedges. Yum!NOTE - use a flavoured cream cheesesuch as herb & garlic for added zest! HotOnionCheeseDip Wobize Chan Salesperson 905-427-6522(office) 416-569-3528(cell) Broughttoyouby... Connect Realty Brokerage INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED INGREDIENTS • 1 Pkg Duncan Hines Deluxe II Lemon Supreme cake Mix (I use yellow) • 1 Pkg lemon instant pudding mix (4 serving size) • 1/2 C. Crisco Oil • 1 C Water • 4 Eggs • GLAZE: Blend 1 C powdered sugar with 2 T milk or 2 T lemon juice DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven 350oF oven 2. Blend all ingred. in a large bowl; beat at medium speed for 2 minutes 3. Bake in a greased and floured tube pan for 45-55 min, until centre springs back when touched lightly. 4. Cool right side up in pan for about 25 min., then invert onto serving plate 5. GLAZE: Drizzle over cake. I poke holes in the drizzle LemonSupremePoundCake ROUGE RIVERRealty Ltd. Brokerage Louise Guertin-Micallef416-286-3993Nadia Micallef 905-831-5115 Sales Representatives “Service en français” Broughtto youby... INGREDIENTS • 1pkg (250 g), at room temperature Cultured Butter - Salted • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) All Purpose Flour - Unbleached • 1/2 cup (125 mL) icing sugar • 1/4 cup (125 mL) Cornstarch • 1 tsp (5 mL) Pure Vanilla • Coloured sugar (optional) DIRECTIONS 1. Arrange oven racks -one in top third of oven, one in bottom third. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. In bowl of food processor, place butter, flour, icing sugar, cornstarch and vanilla. Process for 30 seconds. Using rubber spatula, scrape down side of bowl. Process another 30 seconds or until smooth. Do not over process dough. 3. Drop level tablespoon (15 mL) onto baking sheets, spacing 2” (5 cm) apart, about 12 cookies per baking sheet. Sprinkle with decorative sugar, if using. 4. Place one baking sheet in top third of oven and other in bottom third. Bake for 15 minutes. Switch baking sheets from top to bottom, rotating them from front to back as well when you switch places. Bake for a further 10 min or until slightly coloured. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool. Allow baking sheets to cool for 10 minutes before baking off rest of dough on same parchment paper. SimplyShortbread JohnPlumptonSalesRepresentative WalterMillerSalesRepresentative 905-831-5115 Broughttoyouby... INGREDIENTS • 1/2 lb bittersweet chocolate • 3 tbsp butter, room temperature• 2 eggs• 1 tbsp honey • 1/3 cup sugar, plus more for rolling • 3/4 cup ground almonds• 2 tsp cocoa powder• pinch of salt • powdered icing sugar, for garnish and candied cherries DIRECTIONS • Melt chocolate on top of a double boiler. Remove from heat. Cut butter intosmall pieces and mix into the heated chocolate until melted. • Beat eggs, gradually adding the sugar and honey until light and the mixturefalls into thick, smooth ribbons (about 10 min). Fold into the chocolate mixture. Add the cocoa powder and salt to the ground almonds and mix; gently add tothe chocolate mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use an ice cream scoop to form the dough into 1 inch balls. Working quickly, roll the balls into granulatedsugar. Place on the Baking sheet 2” apart. • Bake at 325 for 12 minutes, until the centresare moist, but not wet. Cool slightly. Dust lightly with powdered icing sugar and addcherry on top. Makes about 36 cookies. SeasonsGreetings BestEverChocolateCookies Broughttoyouby...Sonia Sampson Broker905-427-6522www.soniasampson.com QUICK, EASY AND FLOURLESS!durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 9, 201115 AP INGREDIENTS • 1 small chicken (cooked & deboned) or/ 2 cups of cooked ground lean beef • 1/2 bag of macaroni • 2 Tbsp of butter or margarine • 6 strips of bacon sliced in small pieces • 1 piece of chorizo de bilbao (optional) • 5 cloves of garlic, minced • 1 onion, finely chopped • 1/3 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped • 1 Can tomato Sauce or 1 1/2 depending on amount of chicken or Grd Beef • 3/4 Cup Grated Cheese DIRECTIONS Flake chicken meat. Boil macaroni until tender. Setaside. Melt butter in saucepan, fry bacon. Sautegarlic, onion, tomato & chorizo. Add tomato sauce and simmer about for about 2 minutes. Add chickenor beef & simmer for another 5-10 minutes. Blend in 1/2 cup grated cheese & macaroni. Place in container,sprinkle remaining cheese on top & bake until cheese has melted. MerryChristmasand ahappynewyeartoall! Thankyouforagreatyear! BakedMacaroni Veronica Nurse Salesperson 905-831-5115ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd.Brokerage Broughttoyouby... PAT E• 12 oz Semisweet chocolate, chopped 375 g• 1 ¾ Cups whipping cream 425 ml • 1 Tbsp rum 15 ml• Icing sugar• Line 8X4 inch (1.5L) loaf pan with plastic wrap; set aside.• In a bowl, set over hot, not boiling, water, melt chocolate;let cool completely, stirring occasionally.• In a separate bowl, whip cream with rum; whisk one-quarterinto chocolate. Fold in remaining whipped cream. Spoon intoprepared pan and smooth top. Cover with more plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm or for up to 3 days.• To serve, unmould pate; remove plastic wrap. Cut into ½ inch(1cm) thick slices; • Place on dessert plates. I like to cut up fresh fruit and placearound or on to pate, then drizzle with chocolate sauce!!!Sprinkle with a little icing sugar if desired. CHOCOLATE SAUCE1 Cup semisweet chocolate chips 250 ml¼ cup corn syrup 50 ml ¼ cup milk 50 ml1 tbsp butter 15 ml1 tsp vanilla 5 mlIn a saucepan, combine chocolate chips, corn syrup, milkand butter; heat over low heat, Stirring occasionally, just untilchocolate has melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.Makes about 1 cup (250 ml.) ChocolatePate Simpletomake,beautifultoserve&enjoyedbyall! ZSUZANNA PORTER Sales Representative 905-427-6522 OLD FASHION VALUES - OLD FASHION SERVICE Broughttoyouby... INDEPENDANTLY OWNED & OPERATED INGREDIENTS • 1 1/3 cups sugar • 1 cup butter • 1/2 cup corn syrup • 1 tsp. vanilla • 1/2 cup unpopped popcorn • 1 cup whole almonds • 1 cup pecans DIRECTIONS • Combine sugar, butter and syrup in saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture reaches hard crack stage (300 degrees F / 149 degrees C on candy thermometer). Remove from heat and add vanilla. Pour over popcorn and nuts. • While the sugar mixture is cooking, pop the corn. (I use a hot air corn popper.) • Mix popcorn and nuts together. I use my large roasting pan for this. I keep the popcorn and the nuts warm in the oven while the sugar mixture is boiling. This makes it easier for the sugar mixture to adhere. • Stir the popcorn and nut mixture as it cools or it will all clump together. As it cools, I break it down into bite size clumps. Thisisagreathitwithmyfamilyandfriends. Poppycock Jill Smith Sales Representative 905 427-6522www.royallepageconnect.com Broughttoyouby... INGREDIENTS • Bone In Pork Chops(Frenched) • 2 Tbsp Canola Oil • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice • 1/2 Tbsp Chili Flakes • 4 Lg Gloves Garlic Minced • 1 Tbsp Red Onions/ Shallots Minced •Salt & Pepper To Taste DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients with pork chops and let marinate for up to 24 hours. Grill on med-high heat until pork reaches an internal temperature of a 145F and let rest for 5-10 mins off the grill. Serve with grilled tomatoes, artichokes, steamed baby carrots and oven roasted baby potatoes(tossed in butter, lemon juice and parsley). Serving 4 Portions BRING THIS AD IN TO RECEIVE20% OFF YOUR NEXT DINNER (Minimum $30.00 spent to receive discount) expiry March 31st 2012 MediterraneanStylePorkChops 500 Beck Crescent, Ajax 905-619-5073www.torontoajax.hgi.com Broughttoyouby... NOWOPENAT INGREDIENTS • 2 cups ketchup • 3 ¼ cups brown sugar • 1/3 cup vinegar • 2 cups water • 2 tbsp. corn starch BuonAppetito! DIRECTIONS • On stove top mix all ingredients (excluding corn starch). Bring to a boil. Add corn starch to thicken. • Once thickened, transfer sweet & sour sauce to a crock pot/slow cooker. Add meatballs and simmer on low for up to eight hours. • Use pre-made meatballs or make your own – whichever you prefer. We use M&M’s Italian style meatballs (over 100 meatballs per box). Sweet&SourMeatballs Ron McNally Sales Representative 905•831•2273www.ronmcnally.netINDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED Coldwell BankerCase Realty Broughttoyouby... INGREDIENTS • ½ cup butter • 1 cup brown sugar • 2-2 ½ cups of dates • 3 cups of Rice Krispies • Icing sugar DIRECTIONS On stove top melt butter, brown sugar and dates stirring constantly to ensure dates are heated and soft. Turn burner off and add Rice Krispies. Mix Well. Let cool for a few minutes. Roll mixture into 1” balls and roll in icing sugar. EasyandDelicious! NoBakeDateBalls Elizabeth Ayling Sales Representative 905•831•2273eayling@trebnet.comINDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED Coldwell BankerCase Realty Broughttoyouby... DIRECTIONS FetaWalnut PhylloRolls INGREDIENTS JacquelineTai Sales Representative (905) 683-5000INDEPENDENTLYOWNEDAND OPERATED Quality One Ltd., Brokerage Brought toyouby... Preheat oven to 350°F.Blend feta cheese,chopped walnuts,chili flakes and a pinch of salt in a food processor until a ball begins to form.Form into 25 1” balls,then roll balls into 2-1/2” logs. Cut stacked phyllo sheets lengthwise into thirds,then stack thirds into a single pile. Remove one sheet of phyllo and place on a work surface with the shortest end nearest you. Cover remaining pile of phyllo sheets with plastic then wrap in dampened kitchen towel and set aside. Brush phyllo sheet with melted butter.Place a feta log in centre of phyllo sheet parallel to shorter end.Fold phyllo in half,enclosing the log,and brush with butter. Starting at end with the log,roll up pastry to resemble a cigar.Transfer,seam side down, to a lightly greased baking sheet. Repeat steps to create 24 more rolls. Once all rolls have been placed on baking sheets,brush with melted butter and bake on centre rack until golden, 20-25 minutes. Place baking sheet on wire rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature. • 5 oz. dry feta cheese, crumbled •1/4 cup walnuts,toasted and finely chopped •1/2 tsp dried chili pepper flakes • 9 12”x 17” phyllo sheets •3/4 cups (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted DIRECTIONS Pumpkin Gingerbread INGREDIENTS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans. 2. In a large mixing, combine sugar, oil and eggs; beat until smooth. Add water and beat until well blended. Stir in pumpkin, ginger, allspice cinnamon, and clove. 3. In medium bowl, combine ﬂ our, soda, salt, and baking powder. Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture and blend just until all ingredients are mixed. Divide batter between prepared pans. 4. 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Cooper and his able band, including three guitar- ists, barely took a breath as they ripped through 10 songs, includ- ing Brutal Planet, I’m Eighteen, Under My Wheels, Billion Dollar Babies, No More Mr. Nice Guy, Hey Stoopid and Is it My Body. During Muscle of Love, what appeared to be a crazed fan appeared on stage snapping pictures of Cooper and his bandmates before the former drove him off. He would return later, pushing and messing with the band before Cooper finally skewered him. The pace finally slowed for the ballad Only Women Bleed, and the audience responded by wav- ing lighters and glow sticks. Coo- per picked up a life-sized, female doll and started dancing with it, kissing it passionately to close the tune. He kept the doll for the next song, Cold Ethyl, but wasn’t as gentle, spanking it and twice throwing the figure across the stage. He saved School’s Out for last, the song morphing into an audi- ence sing-a-long of Pink Floyd’s Another Brick in the Wall. Cooper’s encore was Elected and he came out on stage waving a large Canadian flag and wear- ing an Oshawa Generals’ sweater with ‘Cooper’ on the back. While guitarist Steve Hunter did most of the solo work, each of the musicians had their time in the spotlight, including guitarist Ori- anthi, the first female member of the band, who Cooper described as “lovely but dangerous.” Nicole Meunier of Bowmanville, who won a pair of tickets to the show in Metroland Durham’s Alice Cooper contest, saw Cooper the last time he was here and said she likes the theatrics. “You grew up with him and he’s still rockin’,” she said just before the concert. Her companion, Jason Pain, noted that his first Cooper show was in 1970 in Toronto. Well, sort of: his mother was pregnant with him when she went to the con- cert. Phil Woodhouse, who lives in Uxbridge and works in Oshawa, saw Cooper for the first time with partner Tracey Irving. “I don’t really listen to Alice Cooper, but it was brilliant,” he said after the concert. “You don’t have to be a fan to enjoy it.” Woodhouse said he couldn’t pass up the chance to see Cooper and opening band Anvil. He and Irving described the concert as “awesome” and “amaz- ing.” “I hope he comes back,” Wood- house said.durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 9, 201119 AP Mike Ruta Entertainment Editor mruta@durhamregion.com durhamregion.comEntertainment in conceRt Alice Cooper gets Durham under his wheels SabRina byRneS / MetRoland OSHAWA -- Above, Alice Cooper was literally on fire Wednesday night at the General Motors Centre, with light pouring from his hands during the opening song, The Black Widow. Below, Cooper’s band featured three guitarists, including Tommy Henriksen. 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Ryan PfeiffeR / MetRoland on the outside PICKERING -- Pine Ridge Secondary School students, from left, Luke Reaume as Darry, and Michael-James Walker as PonyBoy, rehearsed a scene from The Outsiders. The production runs Dec. 14 to 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the school. Tickets are $10 or $8 with a non-perishable food drive item. Reserve by calling 905-420-1885, ext 407. Broken Arts event a fundraiser for Pickering’s Cat Town Mike RuTA mruta@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- It’s a music mara- thon in Oshawa on Dec. 10. Broken Arts presents Broken Arts: Soundtracked 23 at Mad Cafe from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “This is the 23rd concert and it’s the longest we’ve ever done, six hours,” says Harley R. Pageot, founder of the arts collective. It’s BA’s second Christmas show, but the first where the acts are playing Christmas music. Pageot notes “very few of them have played Christmas shows” and they are learning holiday songs, with a couple of the bands writing some original music. The music ranges from pop to acoustic punk, with local artists Alley Kat and The Boozehounds, Bloody Boy Blue, The Cane Toads, Chris and Cassy, Darling Mead- ow, Katrina James, Nick Reynolds and How Sutherland performing. While there’s no admission charge, the day is a fundraiser for the Cat Town animal shelter in Pickering. “Because it’s Christmas, we want to do a Christmas show for charity,” Pageot says. “And all of us at BA are animal lovers. We chose (Cat Town) specifically because we have a relationship with them.” On Cat Town’s behalf, BA will be accepting donations of money, canned pet food, pet beds and similar items. Those attending can take part in the silent auction for a Christmas tree. Pageot says it’s a roughly seven-foot-tall artificial tree with lights and homemade ornaments. The winner will be announced at the end of the day. Mad Cafe is at 38 King St. E. 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EntErtowintickEts live MusiC fACeBook.CoM/kATRinAjAMesMusiC OSHAWA -- Musician Katrina James is performing at Broken Arts: Soundtracked 23 at Mad Cafe in Oshawa on Dec. 10. Six-hours of live music in Oshawa All of us at Broken Arts are animal lovers. Harley R. Pageot 24/7 LocaL breaking news, sports, photos, video and weather: aLL da Y, everY daY when YoU want it.>> Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com durhamregion.com facebook.com/sportsdurhamregion twitter.com/scnewsdurhamSports durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 9, 201122 AP Hockey Caggiula commits to North Dakota Pickering resident goes NcAA route MicHAel HAyAkAwA newsroom@durhamregion.com STOUFFVILLE -- While play- ing minor hockey in his native Pickering, Drake Caggiula had visions of making the Ontario Hockey League. Caggiula was drafted by the Erie Otters in the third round of the 2010 OHL priority selection. But he also received some expo- sure to what collegiate hockey played south of the border was all about. These days, the 17-year-old Stouffville Spirit forward is glad he learned of the hockey alterna- tive after verbally accepting a full scholarship offer from the Univer- sity of North Dakota. He intends to sign on the dotted line when the official spring signing period arrives in April. “It’s awesome,” Caggiula said. “Back when I played minor midg- et, it was all about the OHL and I was excited about it. “But I got exposed to some NCAA schools after some of my friends took that route and they informed me about it. I liked the lifestyle and figured I would give it a try.” Visiting the Grand Forks, N.D., school recently, Caggiula met with members of the hockey club and their coaching staff. It was there Caggiula was given the offer to accept the scholarship package, which can begin next fall or the year after. Caggiula hopes he can be ready to answer the call start- ing next fall. “My goal is to go in as a true freshman and I’ll work hard to be ready for next year,” he said. Entertaining offers from several other National Collegiate Athletic Association Division One schools, including Canisius College, the University of Maine, Michigan State and RPI, Caggiula revealed his first contact with North Dako- ta occurred in September when he began the season in the United States Hockey League as a mem- ber of the Des Moines (Iowa) Buc- caneers. “We had a USHL Fall Classic event and (North Dakota) saw me there and kept in contact with me when I was there and when I returned to Stouffville,” he recalled. Compiling three goals and 11 assists in eight games since returning to the Spirit this season after coming off a rookie cam- paign where he amassed 22 goals and 23 assists in 48 regular season tilts and a member of this year’s Canada East team that brought home the silver medal from the World Junior A Challenge, Cag- giula intends to major in business management and earn a minor in sports management. “When I first set foot on their campus it was an unbelievable feeling,” Caggiula said. “Their campus is nice and their coaching staff has plenty of experience and they’ve been successful.” The Fighting Sioux, who have won seven national champion- ships, play in the luxurious 11,500- seat Ralph Engelstad Arena, which hosted the 2005 world junior hockey championships. Alumni include Jonathan Toews (Chica- go), Zach Parise (New Jersey) and T.J. Oshie (St. Louis). Spirit head coach Craig Dono- van couldn’t be happier for one of his stars. “It’s a great accomplishment for Drake,” Donovan said. “Very few players are able to make the jump to college hockey at 17 years old. The fact Drake has been accepted to a perennial top-10 college pro- gram is a testament to his abili- ties as an all-round player. He is highly skilled, can play a physi- cal game and is responsible in his own zone. The Spirit organization are happy for him.” Caggiula now wants to focus on helping the Spirit make a long run in the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s postseason. “It’s nice to get (the scholarship offer) over with. Now I can focus on playing well in Stouffville,” he said. JiM MAsoN / MetrolANd STOUFFVILLE -- Pickering’s Drake Caggiula, who plays in the Ontario Junior Hockey League for the Stouffville Spirit, has verbally committed to attend North Dakota on a scholarship. soccer Inspiring comeback on the pitch for Bell-Davies Pickering resident returned from knee surgeries to play university soccer keN MAcleod newsroom@durhamregion.com SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA -- So far as comeback stories go, Cape Breton University women’s soc- cer player Allison Bell-Davies is writing an epic. The six-foot stopper -- a central defender who plays ahead of the back line in support of the mid- field -- was a longshot to even make the CBU squad this season after spending the past two years doggedly rehabbing two devas- tating ACL operations on her left knee and a third on her right. But not only did she make the final cut, but Capers coach Ness Timmons also put the Pickering resident in the starting lineup. “During the summer, I was debating playing soccer again,” said the fifth-year Caper on the school’s website. “It was a last- minute decision to try out for the team, so I decided to leave it all out on the field. “I wanted to prove to myself that I could do it. It had been more than two years since I played competitively, so it was pretty crazy jumping right back into it.” Though she’s a confident and experienced player, she says going out to the Capers tryouts was an intimidating experi- ence, even with her teammates’ ungrudging support. “The team was pretty well picked,” she admits. “I felt con- fident, but I didn’t think I could make the starting team, but even sitting on the bench and sup- porting the team would have been great.” While she realizes she will probably never be the player she once was, Bell-Davies was happy with her play this season. “It’s frustrating at times, but I know my limitations. I just play around it and do my best. Every day is a blessing when I’m out there.” She says the mental side of the game was actually tougher than the physical aspect when she took the field for the first time this season. “My very first time playing, I had to go straight at a tackle. I had to get it out of my system. My first tackle of the season was what got me through it.” durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 9, 201123 AP If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117.Hours: Mon.-Fri.9 -6:30 Yo ur Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. Remember,all inserts,including those on glossy paper,can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. SAVE TIME,SAVE MONEY View Flyers/Coupons At Carrier of the We ek Ajax &Pickering Locations8SalemRdSouth Ajax,ON L1S 7T7 279 Kingston Rd.E.Ajax 260 Kingston Rd.E.Ajax (in Home Depot) 1105 Kingston Rd.Pickering (in Home Depot) 255 Salem Rd.S.D#1 42 Old Kingston Rd.,Ajax 465 Bayly St.W.#5,Ajax 1995 Salem Rd.,N.,Ajax 1889 Brock Rd.,Pickering 300 Harwood Ave.S.,Ajax 6 Harwood Ave.S.,Ajax Congratulations Te agan for being our Carriers of the Week. To day’s Carrier of the Week is Te agan. 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Brown (19-5-2, 5 KO), who trains at Pickering’s Pound for Pound under the tutelage of her husband Errol Brown and Rich- ard Lewis, headlined a card in Trinidad and Tobago with a dominating TKO over Colum- bian Angela Marciales (6-6-3 5 KO) at 1:26 of the fourth round. Marciales arrived in Trini- dad after the official weigh- in and tipped the scales at 132 lbs. Brown weighed in comfort- ably at 121.2 lbs. Showing great confidence in its fighter, Team Brown agreed to allow the extra weight which enabled the WIBA board of officials to sanction the title match. Marciales struggled with Brown’s power throughout the fight. In the end, Brown proved to be too much for Marciales, who took a standing eight count in the first round, and hit the canvas in the third. It was dur- ing the fourth round that the official mercifully called an end to the fight. This WIBA title is the first in a series of three fights aimed at regaining Brown’s WBA Title. Focus will then shift to winning the elusive WBC title. In other news from the club, the 2011 CASK K1 provincial championships were held in Burlington, where a small team of 10 returned with six provincial champion titles -- Tristan Kato (Jr. 40kg), twin brothers Tanner and Lucas Alward (Jr. 64kg and Jr. 60kg, respectively), Pat Reece (Sr. 63.5kg) Jayson Hinds (Sr. 67kg), and Matthew Kendall (Sr. 71kg). It was in a split-decision match that 51kg Jr. Ryan Hagan, who fought the current world champ, came out with the silver medal. After winning his first bout, Sr. 91kg Daye Kaba was unable to compete in the final and came up with silver in his division. Jordin Henwood, Sr. 75kg, dominated his opponent, whose corner was about to throw in the towel when Henwood’s adver- sary dropped, claiming a foul. Video later showed that the foul did not take place. Unfortunately, it was too late, but Henwood walked away with silver. Philip Martiniello, Sr. 81kg took home bronze for his weight class. The total medal sweep placed Pound for Pound at the top. They were given the Most Competi- tive Team Award. Lucas Alward captured Best Jr. Fighter Award. Lewis says, “Pound for Pound has had a really big November and plan to send an MMA team to the USA in December. Heck, we’ve had a really big year.” SuBmitted photo TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO -- Lisa Brown, who trains at Pickering’s Pound for Pound under the guidance of Richard Lewis, left, and her husband Errol, won the WIBA Super-Bantamweight belt with a fourth-round TKO over Columbian Angela Marciales. CurLing CoLumn Annandale junior team wins its way to provincials Jim eASSon newsroom@durhamregion.com The junior men’s and girls’ zone playdowns were held at the Uxbridge and District Curling Club on Nov. 26-27. Ben Bevan, Tyler Sagan, Cart- er Adair, Derreck Veitch and coach Jennifer McGhee won the A side. Matthew Hall, Mitchell Vance, Charlie Sheehan and Cody McGhee, with coach Lesley Pyne, came out of the B side. The teams advanced to the regional in Mind- en Dec. 3-4, where the Bevan team won the A side of the draw and now advances to the Ontario junior men’s provincial championship to be held at the Russell Curling Club Jan. 4-8. The two teams met each other in the first game of the draw, and Hall was sidelined at 1-2. The OCA Ontario Men’s Domin- ion Tankard zone playdown is slated to run in Sutton on Dec. 10-12. Annandale has three teams entered in the nine-team dou- ble knockout draw. Two winning teams will advance to the region- al at the Granite Club in January. That event leads to the provincial final to determine a team to rep- resent Ontario for the Saskatoon Brier March 3-11. One Annan- dale team is skipped by Mark Kean with Andrew Clayton, Patrick Jans- sen and Tim March. Another has Jason March teaming up with Blair Metrakos, Peter Stecyk and Scott March. The other entry has Sean Aune along with Sandy Martin, Graham Carr and Ian Dickie. 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Ebow and Pastor Hannah Essel, and the entire DMCfamily,invites you,your family and friends for the Grandopening of the Dominion Miracle Center. Dedication by Rev. Dr. Ralph Darty –Senior PastorTransforming Life Center, Ottawa. Special Guests include;Mayor Dave Ryan, Mayor of PickeringHon. Chris Alexander, MP Ajax-PickeringDr. Rondo Thomas, Vice Principal Canada Christian CollegeSeveral City of Pickering Councilmen Date:Sunday, 11 th December 2011Time:4:00pm SharpLocation:Unit #2, 1698 Bayly Street, Pickering ON (west of Brock/Bayly) Lots of Music, Dances and Dynamic Holy Spirit filled Preaching.Dinner will be served promptly after the event!!!**** AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED **** Special Christmas Editions publishing Friday Dec. 16th & Thursday Dec. 22nd Canada Need A Car Loan Call Credit Zone ❏ SHUTTLE SERVICE AVAILABLE ❏ HUGE SELECTION TO CHOOSE FROM ❏ ALL CREDIT APPS. ACCEPTED* Call The Credit Zone Hotline905-668-1838 • 1-800-519-9566 ZoneZone Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? 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Log on to: www.durhamregion.com Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be respon- sible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 9, 201126 AP Holiday Wishes HappyIquis atie te con hent nullandreet, quat illa feuisim dolore digniamcon vulputatem ipit iure tat aliquisim delit erat nullam, voluptat del essisis esto estrud eu feuip er sim dolum aliquat. Duiscil landre ming exerosto eum in endio et, quis nulput tem dui tat, susto odolor suscincil do conulpute faci Seasons Greetings HappyIquis atie te con hent nullandreet, quat illa feuisim dolore digniamcon vulputatem ipit iure tat aliquisim delit erat nullam, voluptat del essisis esto estrud eu feuip er sim dolum aliquat. 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Whether that special person in your life is a fan of a particular artist or just has space on their wall that’s just waiting for the perfect print, art is a very personal and thoughtful gift. At Classic Arrangements Art Gallery, owner Dereck Gulab and his friendly, knowledgeable staff can help you find the perfect piece for that hard to buy for person on your list. You can also choose to treat yourself! “We would like to wish everyone a very blessed Christmas,” says owner Dereck Gulab. “We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season. We thank God for your continued support and we most certainly appreciate your business. Thank you for allowing us to serve you. Just remember Jesus is the reason for the season.” This past November, Classic Arrangements Art Gallery celebrated their 22nd anniversary. For over two decades, the gallery has been helping clients find limited edition prints and providing custom framing. Classic Arrangements offers limited edition prints from artists such as Trisha Romance, Robert Bateman, Thomas Kinkade, Pino and James Lumber. There is a great selection of artwork in stock, and Dereck is happy to source and bring in any pieces you may be looking for. Until December 31st, customers can save 25 to 50% off all framed artwork in store, including Trishia Romance! In addition to limited edition prints, Classic Arrangements also provides custom framing services. All of their frames are made from either solid wood or solid metal - you won’t find any plastic here! There is a huge selection of styles and shades to choose from and you can have anything you want framed: from paintings and prints to photographs and hockey or baseball jerseys. Framing can be completed in two to five days. “Many store offer deep discounts on their framing, but even with those sales, my customers always find that our regular prices are better,” says Dereck. Dereck is excited to announce that he will be expanding Classic Arrangements with two or three more galleries that will focus on custom framing. “We are currently looking for new locations and we hope to be open very soon,” says Dereck. “With the new galleries, we will be able to serve our clients better.” Classic Arrangements Art Gallery is located at 250 Bayly Street West (in the Mackenzie plaza near Dairy Queen) in Ajax. The gallery is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or by appointment. For more information, please call (905) 427-1663 or email dereck. gulab@yahoo.ca. Come Celebrate the Holidays with Classic Arrangements Art Gallery durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 9, 201127 P Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details BE INFORMED! UDIAMONDSHINECARCLEANING&D E T A ILING Interior Shampoo & detailing, ExteriorWax 221Westney Rd.S. 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She has appeared in 62 games with RPI the past two seasons. She was a member of the Lightning from 2005-2009, helping the team advance to the Final Four of the Provincial Women’s Hockey League in her final season. She is an electronic media, arts and communication major. RPI (4-12-4; 1-5-2 ECAC Hockey) is now idle for the holiday break, but returns to the ice on Jan. 6-7 when they host Colgate and Cornell respectively. WINTER SESSION REGISTRATION Canskate program a good starting point Young skaters at Pickering Skating Club progressing through levels PICKERING -- The Canskate program at the Pickering Skating Club continues to provide a sound entry level for young skaters looking to learn the basics. The program has seven different lev- els that skaters progress through as they learn to glide forward and backward, use their edges, as well as build power and speed. Many of the skaters have developed the necessary skills to complete the badges and move up to the next level. Stage 1 -- Corey Gul, Sophia Demat- tos, Nicholas Demattos, McKaila Stewart, Kaitlyn Gallagher, Rachel Grant, Gabby Olmedo, Dinah Samuel, Sarah Bar- less, Finlay Campbell, Archie Campbell, Reanna Hills, Charlotte Bryant, Sonia Gill, Diana Costosman, Flavius Cotos- man, Liam Keating, Suhaylah Macci, Surayya Macci, Sumayyah Macci, Maraki Zewdu, Elizabeth Veary, Caitlyn Sinda, Deidre Vallejo, Charles Henville, Myrah Sinda, Amy Yang, Mathieu Correia-Chen, Ruth Huang, Yoel Samuel, Connor Afazy, Rafael Fajarit, Solyana Samuel, Anothy Kalouche, Emma Begeja. Stage 2 -- Sarah Barless, Maria Bianca Celestial, Tyki Babcock, Archie Camp- bell, Finlay Campbell, Corey Gui, Abby Zewdu, Rachel Lane, Rachel Grant, Char- lotte Bryant. Stage 3 -- Sarah Hachey, Keera Khan, Angelina Villanueva. Stage 4 -- Laura Gendron, Lauren Balke, Jane Cui. Stage 5 -- Oleksandra Kaskun. 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