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MOYA DILLON mdillon@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- It’s deja vu in Claremont as the community’s popular General Store gets ready to reopen at its previous location, in a building modeled after the original historic structure lost to fire in 2009. Daniel Park, owner of the Claremont General Store, says he is excited to get the new store up and running after almost three years at a tempo- rary location kitty corner to the original store, on the southeast corner of the intersection of Cen- tral Street and Old Brock Road. “Without the community’s help and the City I wouldn’t be standing here today,” Mr. Park said of the overwhelming support he received after a fire tore through the original store, which had served the community for more than 150 years, in July of 2009. “When the fire happened I couldn’t think of anything, we had nothing,” he explained of the tragedy. Claremont store rises from ashes AFTER FIRE, PICKERING WELCOMES BACK POPULAR BUSINESS JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND CLAREMONT -- Claremont General Store owner, Daniel Park, is set to re-open the general store in its original location after a fire destroyed the original building in 2009. AJAX Westney Rd Kingston Rd (Hwy. 2)Harwood Ave Archilles Rd Salem Rd N Hwy. 401 Mon. Dec. 26th ONLY10am–5pmSTORE WIDE BOXING DAY SALE BOXING DAY SALE 10 am-12pm ALL HOCKEY STICKS½ price Excludes Bauer VAPOR and Easton RS sticks 10 am-12pm ALL GOALEQUIPMENT½ price ½ price ALL SKATES 10 am-12pm 10 am-12pm 50% OFF up to ALL SHOULDERPADS INSTOCK I T E M S SAVINGS UPTO 80 %OFF 905-683-040018 HARWOOD AV ENUE SOUTH, AJAX (SOUTH-WEST CORNER BESIDE STAPLES)www.sourceajax.com Thinking ofHardwood? 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NEW YEARS EVEBASH 2011 Yu k Yu k’s Ajax 905-434-4985235 Bayly St.,West Feature:Sam Easton Opener:Dylan Mandisohn MC:Te rry Clement Action Pass allows kids access to fitness programs DURHAM -- With the holidays just around the cor- ner, all Durham Grade 5 students are being encour- aged to use their Grade 5 Action Pass. The pass allows all Grade 5 students unlimited access to public swimming, public skating and some- drop in programs throughout their Grade 5 year until Aug. 31, 2012. Students will be able to stay active throughout the holiday season while having fun. The pass is hon- oured at any participating municipal recreation cen- tre, Durham Family YMCA and Durham College/ UOIT Campus Ice Centre. “The Grade 5 Action Pass is a great opportunity for youth to get active and gain interest in fun physical activities that may carry over into their future years,” said Stefanie Antony, a public health nurse with the Durham Region health department. “This program can help children throughout Dur- ham Region maintain a healthy and active lifestyle by making it easier for them to build physical activity into each and every day.” Students can obtain their Grade 5 Action Pass by visiting their local municipal recreation centre or Durham Family YMCA, and providing proof of address and date of birth. The Action Pass has been offered for the past four years with support from the Durham Region, City of Pickering, Town of Ajax, Town of Whitby, City of Oshawa, Municipality of Clarington, Township of Uxbridge, Township of Brock, Township of Scugog, Durham Family YMCA and Durham College/UOIT Campus Ice Centre. educAtion Durham Grade 5 students can stay active this Christmas durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 24, 20114 AP VILLAGE CHRYS LER CHRYSLER •DODGE •JEEP Wishing all my customers, family &friends a very happy holiday season and best wishes for a healthy & prosperous New Year! Don Arsenault To m Johansen Broker of Record 905 668 5222 TJohansen@trebnet.com Courts Jail for Durham teacher who lured kids online DURHAM -- Durham residents celebrat- ing New Year’s Eve are encouraged to leave their cars at home and take advan- tage of free transit. All Durham Region Transit routes will be free from 8 p.m. on Dec. 31 to 2 a.m. on Jan. 1. The free service will meet the last GO train arrivals from Union Station on New Year’s Eve at the Pickering, Ajax and Whitby GO train stations. “DRT and community partners are working together to help region resi- dents get home safely after celebrating on New Year’s Eve,” said Regional Chair- man Roger Anderson. “Leave the driving to DRT operators and make this a safe festive season.” The free bus service is being offered courtesy of DRT, Ontario Power Genera- tion and Durham Regional Police Servic- es Board. For more information: CALL 1-866-247-0055 visit durhamregiontransit.com Please recycle your copy of the News AdvertiserMan who posed as girl was busted in March JEFF MItCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com OsHAWA -- An Oshawa teacher who posed as a girl to lure teen boys into online sexual encounters has been jailed. Stephen Alexander Martin, 38, was sen- tenced to two years less a day after plead- ing guilty Dec. 16 to 10 counts of Internet luring and making child pornography. The jail time is in addition to pretrial cus- tody Mr. Martin has served since his arrest in March, said prosecutor Michael Gillen. The charges relate to nine complainants. In addition to his jail time, he is prohib- ited for 10 years from attending any pub- lic place where children might congregate, and from having any employment or any position of trust involving children under 14. Mr. Martin will serve three years’ proba- tion after his jail term, and has been placed on the Sex Offender Registry for 10 years. The elementary school teacher has taught at schools in Durham since 1998, most recently Dr. C.F. Cannon Public School on Cedar Street in south Oshawa. He has also taught at Cadarackque Pub- lic School in Ajax, and Sir John A. Macdon- ald and William Dunbar public schools in Pickering. Mr. Martin was arrested at his home on Magnolia Avenue in Oshawa after a young man reported having an inappropri- ate online conversation with a person he had believed was a teenaged girl. Police said that Mr. Martin had posed as a girl -- he posted a picture of an attractive girl with his online profiles -- to lure boys into encounters. As the investigation progressed, more complainants came forward. Police said the accused man coerced young males into exposing themselves on webcams or send- ing sexually explicit images. During a raid on Mr. Martin’s home, cops seized computer equipment they said con- tained child pornography. Mr. Martin was denied bail and has been in custody since his arrest. rEgIon Free New Year’s Eve transit in Durham DURHAM -- Durham elementary teach- er stephen Martin pleaded guilty to child pornography offences as well as luring and invitation to sexual touching. 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It will also add bullying to the list of offences that could get a student expelled -- up there with sexu- al assault and robbery -- rather than a simple suspension. “I think it looks great actually,” says Craig Wilson. “That’s what we want. It’s a start anyway.” Mr. Wilson’s son Mitchell suffered from muscular dystrophy and bullying and took his own life at the age of 11 in September. Aside from providing tougher consequences for bullying and hate-motivated actions, the new legislation will also require all schools to support any students who want to lead activi- ties that promote acceptance and respect for all, and it will add a definition of ‘bullying’ to the Education Act. Although he agrees with the message, Mr. Wilson is a bit skeptical on the details. “The principles are OK, the principles behind the bill are OK,” he says. “It comes down to how we’re going to identify (the bul- lies) and what degree of punishment is suit- able.” Minster of Education Laurel Broten says in a Nov. 30 statement that the government “will work very closely with experts and with our partners in education to make sure we get it right.” Ms. Broten says in an interview that the pro- vincial government has taken many steps to improve Ontario’s education system, but stu- dents will not reach their full potential if they don’t feel accepted. Students must feel safe, no matter their sexual orientation, race, reli- gion or background, she says. She admits simply bringing forward a law won’t eliminate the problem in one fell swoop, but it’s one step in a larger process of helping Ontarians understand the true impact that bullying has on students. “The Accepting Schools Act is about creat- ing safe schools, creating schools where intol- erance is not accepted and where inclusion is the only option for the climate and culture in the school context,” she says. With the new legislation, principals and teachers will have the resources and training they need to intervene early, Ms. Broten says. “It’s about having all of the tools in the took kit for schools to be safe places,” she says. Prevention will be key. “Every teacher and every student in the school, we all have a responsibility to talk about this and understand the real negative impact that it has on our students, on our child,” she says, adding if this can be done, then she’s confident that students in Ontario will feel accepted and free to be who they are and what they want to be. Mr. Wilson hopes these messages are relayed to parents as well, because he believes the root of bullying is in the home. “Bullying is a learned behaviour,” he says, adding perhaps parents should experience scrutiny for bullying along with their children. He believes it took a number of tragedies to get the ball rolling on this issue, such the loss of his own son, as well as the death of James Hubley, 15, the gay son of Kanata South city councillor Allan Hubley, who killed himself in October. Mr. Wilson says he’ll be watching to make sure the legislation is realistic and has impact. “Let’s quit patting ourselves on the back and get it done,” Mr. Wilson says. eduCation Pickering father hopes bullying law has impact Viewpoint Addiction, mental illness related To the editor: Young or old, male or female, rich or poor, it attacks anyone. What is this scary disease? It’s the drug and alcohol issue related to mental illness. Both are unacceptable in today’s society, although 77 per cent of Canadians have consumed drugs or alcohol in the last year and one in four Canadians suffers from a mental illness. Mental illness and addictions go hand in hand. Fifty per cent of those with an addic- tive disorder result in gaining a psychiatric disorder as well. It is an easy trap to fall into one when somebody is already experienc- ing the other. For example, alcoholism con- tributes to depression and anxiety while mental illness increases the risk for drug and alcoholism, oftentimes because of self- medicating circumstances. This could be your mother, father, sister, brother, friend, colleague or neighbour. Wouldn’t you do anything to ensure their health physically and mentally is intact? Erin Morgan Whitby incinerator Yes, by all means, let’s move on... To the editor: Re: ‘With apology, time to move on in Clarington, Durham’, editorial opinion, durhamregion.com, Nov. 25, 2011. It is hard to believe there is any depth to Roger Anderson’s so-called “apology”. But just because he said he’s sorry “staff ordered tents” doesn’t constitute an apol- ogy to the people of Durham Region. Now that the money is spent he can sup- port a new policy on such events. But let us not investigate how Region staff got the idea they had carte blanche to spend what they want. And let us overlook that four members of Durham Region’s finance committee voted not to review how this money slipped through their fingers. And above all let us continue to overlook that Durham Region is not getting the best of the best where it counts. In Ontario we are closing coal-fired power plants but Mr. Anderson spearheads the drive to build an incinerator in Dur- ham Region to create a new made-in-Dur- ham problem. You suggest it is time to move on to more important issues. Which issue would you like to move on to? How about an elect- ed and accountable Regional chairman? How about being democratically elected by the majority of the people instead of just having to get 13 votes? Or what about the cost of health care for those who suf- fer from asthma, whose health risks will be increased by rising pollution? Will you do a series on acceptable death rates so that we can burn our garbage along with our tax dollars for the next 25 to 30 years? Yes, let’s move on. I can hardly wait. What is more important than preserving life, and reducing the harm we cause the Earth? Could we focus on that? Then there might be something to move on to. Dan Yourkevich Courtice protest Tory crime bill essential To the editor: Re: ‘Oshawa protest targets Tories’ crime bill’, news, durhamregion.com, Dec. 7, 2011. The crime bill has overwhelming sup- port among Canadians because it tar- gets crimes of child abuse, child por- nography, violence and drug trafficking. Mandatory minimum sentences protect society from early release of such crimi- nals. As for the protesters’ complaint that the bill does not address crime prevention, that is a more difficult matter. Crime prevention begins in the home with parents who lead by example, teach- ing and love. That foundation is necessary because of the world that we adults have created for young people. Media are created by adults for profit. In school they learn we evolved from bacte- ria, that morality is relative, and that one’s rights supersede those of the next person, giving a sense of entitlement. Without a firm foundation in the home young people have little chance of devel- oping something we once had -- public morality. The crime bill is essential, but the rest is up to us. Chris Topple Oshawa & A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Office Manager Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager News/Sales 905-683-5110 Fax 905-683-7363 Classifieds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, SNA. All content copyright we think... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com Ed itorial Opinions durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 24, 20116 AP Celebrating the season of giving in Durham Region Christmas is imminent in Durham Region. Families who celebrate the season might be preparing to attend faith services, or they’re putting the finishing touches on decorations, perhaps tying the last bow on a gift for that special someone. The vast majority of children across the region have, as the old song goes, visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads. If Mother Nature were to co-operate and provide a fresh, clean blanket of snow, it could be considered perfect. And while it’s true that Christmas means different things to different people, it is a time of year when we can all actively engage in the spirit of the season, spread some cheer where it’s most needed, and give a lift to someone who is down. It can be embodied in a simple gesture: holding a door for someone behind you, giving a pat on the back or a shoulder of support to a person who needs it, offering a kind word to a stranger, giving a willing ear to a troubled or questioning teen. These are the little things, largely immeasurable, that make good commu- nities great communities. And as the year winds down -- a year fraught with conflict and conflagration, deposed dictators, economic difficulties and natural disasters -- it’s a good time to take stock, count our collective blessings and make a vow to live throughout the year with the spirit of generosity and com- passion that is the hallmark of the festive season. Time is short now, but it’s not too late to make that food or cash donation to one of the dozens of food drives underway across Durham. There are big toy drives and small com- munity initiatives that will still cheerful- ly accept cash donations for the cause, or some of your free time to assist with replenishing food bank shelves, packing gift hampers, or wrapping presents for needy children. The Christmas season often provides a perfect setting for us to look back and reflect on the preceding months and this year has indeed been a difficult one for many. Still, there is much for which we can be thankful, not least of which is liv- ing in a collection of communities whose residents answer the call for fellow citi- zens. 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BlackBerry ®, RIM ®, Research In Motion ®and related trademarks, names and logos are the propertyof Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. “LG”, the “LG logo” and “LG Optimus Net” are the property of LG Corp and its affiliates. Ajax Durham Centre 905 683-1212 Whitby Whitby Mall 905 725-1212 Pickering Pickering To wn Centre 905 837-1212 Available at the following Bell stores: durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 24, 20118 AP Moya Dillon mdillon@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- After raising more than $2,200 from friends and coworkers last year, Picker- ing’s Kevin Cahill is expanding his $20 chal- lenge fundraiser to the entire community. Mr. Cahill was motivated by a seminar, led by inspirational speaker Dan Carter, that challenged each participant to do something good for their community with $20. Taking the idea to heart, in 2010 Mr. Cahill issued a $20 challenge to friends and coworkers invit- ing them to pledge $20 in support of St. Paul’s on-the-Hill Ajax/Pickering Community Food Bank. This year, in an effort to outdo last year’s $2,200 total, Mr. Cahill is inviting the wider community to take part and help sup- port the food bank. “If I can raise $2,200 from my network, I thought why not open it up to the commu- nity and see if we can add to that total so vol- unteers can purchase whatever they need to make sure everyone has a proper festive sea- son,” Mr. Cahill explained. The initiative couldn’t come at a better time for the food bank. “We’ve had a slow fall, we have no sugar, tea or instant coffee and we’re getting down to the bottom of our fruit stock,” said Rae Coulter, director of the food bank. “The food has just started to come in but it’s slow, I’ve never seen our shelves this empty.” Despite the difficulties, Ms. Coulter is opti- mistic things will turn around during the hol- idays. “We’ve always received amazing sup- port from the community,” she explained. “We have been really busy lately because this is the time of year people start to panic about how they’re going to feed their kids and buy Christmas presents. But we have wonderful supporters and having this fund- raiser is really good timing for us.” Mr. Cahill encourages residents to get involved and help the food bank during the busy holiday season. “I think there’s a bit of a false economy out there and people are not going to be buying the Christmas stuff they usually would, that’s why it’s needed so much more now.” Donations for the $20 challenge can be made directly to the Food Bank, 1537 Pickering Pkwy, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at the TD Canada Trust in the Loblaws plaza at 1794 Liverpool Rd. or by contacting Mr. Cahi- ll at 905-509-5668 or kksjs@rogers.com. fooD bank You’re invited to take the $20 challenge in Ajax-Pickering durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 24, 20119 AP If you have spent any time in downtownOshawa, you have probably seen them.Teenagers hanging out in the park, idling inalleyways, warming up in coffee shops. Whatyou probably don’t know is that they are therebecause they have nowhere else to go.In 2010, 464 homeless or displaced youthcame to The Refuge in Oshawa looking for help9,087 times. This year, the numbers are evenhigher. They range in age from 16 to 24, butthey all have one thing in common: they arefending for themselves at a very young age.Their reasons for leaving home differ.Sometimes mom has a new boyfriend thatdoesn’t like kids and they are thrown out ofthe house. Other times they are suffering fromabuse. In fact, over 90% of the young people that come to The Refuge have been sexuallyor physically abused. Their homes are broken.They haven’t run away, they have escaped.“Many think of homeless and street kids asscary, and they’re really not,”says ClarenceKeesman, executive director of The Refuge.“They may act tough, but really they are scared.They don’t trust others because they havebeen hurt by the adults in their lives that weresupposed to care for them.”Left to fend for themselves, these youth needhelp. At The Refuge, they can have breakfastand lunch every weekday and dinner on Fridaynight, they have access to personal hygieneproducts, showers and laundry facilities. Thereare programs available to help them get backon track, from wellness and addiction programsto outdoor wilderness programs that help thembuild their self-esteem.“What they need is a place to heal so theycan step forward,”says Clarence. “Thebiggest thing they need is a loving, nurturing,encouraging home. They don’t have that, sowe try to fill the gap with love, helping themunderstand that they are valued, encouragementand gentle correction to help them develop,grow and heal. They need someone to acceptthem for who they are. They are human beingsand should be treated as such.”The youth live in conditions that most can’teven imagine. Clarence speaks of one teen whoslept in a tent indoors, because the one bedroomapartment he shared with six others was sofilthy and rife with bedbugs that he felt the needto quarantine himself. Others live in roominghouses or on the street.Getting caught up in drugs and alcohol isquite common among homeless and displacedyouth. But their motivations differ greatly fromother teens who are experimenting or gettinghigh just to have a good time. One young woman confided in Clarence thatalcohol was the only thing that helped her notfeel anymore. She came from a home withan abusive mother and had survived a timewhere many horrible things happened to her,and turned to alcohol because her life was toopainful to bear.“Alot of the youth that are abusing drugs andalcohol are trying to escape the realities of theirlives,”says Clarence. “The way they cope isto be out of their minds. They seek the illusionand escape that drugs can offer.”While most of the youth come and go fromThe Refuge, every once in awhile a positivesuccess story will make its way back to thecentre. Clarence says that they rarely see theresults and changes that occur with these youngpeople, but believes that what they are doing ismaking a difference.“It’s easy to turn a blind eye, but it’s nothard to make a positive difference in theseyoung people’s lives,”says Michael Plowman, marketing director of the Dan Plowman Teamof Clear Goal Realty. “We have made a $1,000donation to The Refuge and we challenge otherbusinesses in the Durham Region to donate.”The Refuge is located at 300 Court Street inOshawa. For more information or to make adonation, please call (905) 404-2420 or visit thewebsite at www.refugeoutreach.com. Give Homeless and Displaced Teenagers A Refuge ADVERTISING FEATURE From left to right, Clarence Keesman, Executive Director, The Refuge Michael Plowman,Directorof Marketing, The Dan Plowman Team Tom Johansen, Broker of Record, Clear Goal Realty Inc. abuse. In fact, over 90% of the young people 905-426-BRUSH 161 Harwood Ave. N. 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Although plans to rebuild got underway quickly after the fire, the process was slowed by a lawsuit from a neighbour whose home was also damaged in the fire, seeking compensa- tion. “It took a long time for site approval but we have moved forward,” Mr. Park said. “Most of the community supports us and we appreciate everything they’ve done.” Customers at the temporary store showed that support, stopping in for everything from cigarettes and newspapers to stamps and snacks, or even just to chat. “We need the store,” said Rachel Mar- tell, a Claremont resident and member of the Lions Club. “If there’s no store, where would we buy milk or cigarettes or grocer- ies? I think it’s wonderful that the new store will be opening soon.” Fellow resident Les Lace said Claremont General Store is more than just a store, it’s a meeting place. “There’s a social aspect to it,” he said. “It helps us socialize because we come in and see our neighbours and chat. It’s conve- nience, but it was also a historical place in the community and everyone wants to go there.” The new building is designed as an almost exact replica of the original, which had stood on the site for more than 150 years -- a brick main building with a wooden addi- tion. “During the fire we owned the building, but we were just one set of owners in his- tory,” Mr. Park explained. “After we’re gone, we’d like the building to remain there forever. It’s beautiful and it’s a piece of the community’s history so even though it cost more to keep the old-fash- ioned look, we wanted to return that piece of history to the community.” Mr. Park is also hoping to repay the com- munity’s kindness in some small way by adding new and improved services in response to community requests, including a Coffee Style coffee kiosk and Square Boy Pizza. Although construction is complete on the new store, located at 1703 Central St. in Cla- remont, Mr. Park is waiting for a final build- ing inspection before moving his wares over. He expects to be open for business at the new, old location by the end of Decem- ber. CLAREMONT from page 1 jason liebregts / metroland CLAREMONT -- Claremont General Store owner Daniel Park is set to re-open the general store in its original location. He rebuilt after a fire destroyed the original build- ing in 2009. if there’s no store, wherre would we buy milk or cigarettes or groceries? I think it’s wonderful that the new store will be opening soon. Claremont resident Rachel Martell. News Advertiser • December 24, 2011community Claremont residents welcome back beloved general store durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 24, 201112 AP NE125G211 ©2011.Sears Canada Inc. 50%OFF WOMEN’S &MEN’SREG.PRICED* FASHIONS. Choose from Jessica®/MD,Haggar®, Jones &Co.,Point Zero®,Chaps® brands &more! 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The Bowmanville Zoo definitely has Durham families in mind, with its one-of-a-kind holiday pre- sentation, The Animal’s Gift. The 90-minute presentation, presented by KX 96 New Coun- try FM, is a live animal theatri- cal performance celebrating the human animal relationships throughout the festive season. The multicultural show featur- ing Leo the lion, Pepsi the zebra, Limba the elephant, Boots the cat, Shawn and Todd the camels and many more, takes the audi- ence back in time to discov- er the significant role animals played throughout this special time of year. Last year, my family and I attended The Animal’s Gift and had an incredible time. From the striking size of the elephant, to the elegance of the “Sym- phony of White” horses, chil- dren and adults alike will be enthralled by the beauty of the exotic animals on stage. Every- one is sure to enjoy this unique opportunity to look back on the festive season’s history, as seen through the eyes of the ani- mals. The Animal’s Gift will run from Dec. 26 to Jan. 8. Specific per- formance dates and times and ticket information can be found at www.theanimalsgift.com. For more information about this or other seasonal activities in Durham Region, visit www. durhamtourism.ca. You can also follow us on Twitter at @ DurhamTourism. Kerri King is manager of Durham Tourism Tourism Bowmanville Zoo presents live animal theatrical performance durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 24, 201121 AP Mike Ruta Entertainment Editor mruta@durhamregion.com durhamregion.comEntertainment It may be surprising, but one of the most successful, perennial Christmas songs ever made, The Chipmunk Song (1958) by The Chipmunks, with The Music of David Seville, is not highest ranking in terms of unit sales. Over the decades, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, as recorded by Bing Crosby in 1942, by far has held this ground. It is also the best-selling single of all time at more than 50 million copies sold worldwide. Chipmunk Song pales in comparison at six million. Nevertheless, it remains a favou- rite of the season. David Seville, a.k.a. Ross Bagdasar- ian (portrayed the lonely piano player in Hitchcock’s Rear Window), stumbled on a hit-making angle by speeding up audio voices, initially exemplified by his first hit in the summer of 1958, Witch Doctor. This was followed by the like-minded The Bird On My Head. Then, for Christmas ’58 he came up with the chipmunk idea, using identical techniques he had been experi- menting with, but now expanded and with fully-fledged results. Thus, The Chipmunk Song, the last Christmas single to reach No. 1, was born, written and sung by David Seville in high-pitched voice but credited to The Chipmunks. When the chipmunk machine took off, Seville produced more winning novelty songs, such as Alvin’s Harmonica (1959), Ragtime Cowboy Joe (1959) and Alvin For President (1960). In 1968, the group was a guest on the boogie-woogie, unrelated Canned Heat tune, The Chipmunk Song. The seminal Canned Heat, of course, fig- ured with Going Up The Country (1968), an international hit. The popular franchise spawned a prime time TV series, The Alvin Show, one of very few cartoons to achieve this during the early years. The fictitious Chipmunks (Simon, Theo- dore and Alvin) were named after founders of historical Liberty Records on the west coast: Simon Waronker, Theodore Keep and Al Bennett. Simon Waronker’s son Lenny was a high-profile record producer for Warner Bros/Reprise Records during the 60s and 70s while the innovative Theodore Keep manned the recording controls as chief engineer for Liberty. After his father died in 1972, Ross Bag- dasarian Jr. didn’t waste much time fill- ing in dad’s shoes (in partnership with his wife, Janice Karman), by taking over sing- ing chores and shrewdly (he learned from the best) continuing to promote and sell The Chipmunks name under Bagdasarian Productions. Three feature-length movies met with some success: The Chipmunk Adventure (1987, animated); Alvin And The Chip- munks (2007, live action) and Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakuel (live action), released twice, in 2007 and 2009. Released Dec. 16 is Alvin And The Chip- munks: Chipwrecked, another theatrical production that ensures further market- ing activity of an idea that was developed by David Seville/Ross Bagdasarian Sr. so many years ago. Tidbits • A subtitle (Christmas Don’t Be Late) was added to the 1959 Christmas re-release of The Chipmunk Song, this time by David Seville And The Chipmunks. • Jim Horn played the projecting flute part heard on Going Up The Country. Both vocals and instrumentation were imbued by Henry Thomas’ Bull Doze Blues (1928). In 1959, Horn replaced Steve Douglas as saxophonist for preeminent guitar artist Duane Eddy. • Rock and Roll singer Bob Davies (the subject of my Aug. 10 column) died Tues- day, Nov. 29. He was 74. Read my piece on Bob at http://www.durhamregion.com/ what%27s%20on/article/1063445--bob- davies-rocked-to-the-music. Andrew Merey is a Whitby resident who’s interested in music and movie history. He has contributed articles to This Week since 2003. You can reach him at amerey@rogers.com. column Chipmunks provide one of the most popular holiday songs Andy merey / Looking bAck Sabrina byrneS/ metroland Students make a joyful noise during music night Pickering -- The St. Anthony daniel school choir performed for guests dec. 8 during the make a Joyful music night held at the Pickering civic complex. At top right, kayleigh Halfyard gave it her all while at bottom right, Lauren rivers, was enjoying the show. Great acts came here in 2011 To follow up on last week’s introduction on the new DIY attitude. With few opportunities available (unless, ironically, you are employed to create opportunities) folks for the most part are depending on their own skills, their own talents, starting to sell their own creations, starting their own start- ups; if one is not employ- able then one can be entrepreneurial. The mantra is ‘make your own job’ and art- ists are way ahead on that curve as this year fully demonstrated. The year began with Patrick Dorie, a formi- dable talent, selling out the Regent Theatre for his debut record release, Goodbye Expectations, in February. The album’s title was oddly appropriate for the year. One’s expec- tations were diminished but not one’s determination to excel. Week after week more and more and better and better (the title of Viva Mars debut) tumbled out. Jeff Leech and the Pepperbox Choir, Jennifer Loyola, Lee Mellor, Harvest Conspiracy, the Stellas, Cuff The Duke, Jake Vanhaverbeke, Cry Wolf, Protest The Hero, Dave Statham, Holy Mount, Bone Devil, I Dunno, Bradley Boy, 20 Amp Soundchild, Timber Timbre, Shot- gun Jimmie, Standstills, on vinyl, CD, Mp3. It came live and in person. More ven- ues, more places, more opportunities, more nights. When one goes out to hear live in this town, one is more often than not going to hear new original voices and the bars are doing a brisk business with it. Places like The Thirsty Monk are not afraid to spice up the dinner menu with some new treats. I mention the Monk because it is by far the least equipped to be a music venue yet there is something that makes it all work. And, mostly, it is because they book great bands who say they have a great time playing there and it shows. You will have to ask the owners what the magic ingredient is but the recipe works. The Village Inn in Bowmanville is another place that just works as a venue but is in no way designed to be one. Other venues. The Bombshell opened in a coveted historic spot, as did the Eclipse. There is the Mad Cafe, which had in Grey Kingdom. Cocoa and Joe’s Open Mic nights. Status, which had Holle- rado and USS. Murphys Pub, which housed Lowest of the Low, Northcote and Elliott Brood. The afore- mentioned Regent The- atre, with Leon Russell, George Canyon, Ontario Philharmonic, Matthew Good. The General Motors Centre, which capped everything off with Elton John, a massive gig for this town. The Green Bottle and the Atria continue to offer a house for the harder side of rock. The Robert McLaughlin Gallery and its anchoring First Friday events. Music even took over the streets: buskers could be heard daily in the summer, music was integral to the Sidewalk Sale and Fan- tastic Fair and, of course, there is Glen Bensley’s Walk Of Fame plaque. Canada Day at the Lake was an unprecedented collaboration between grassroots orga- nizers, original bands and the parks and recreation department and it was a tre- mendous success. I feel it is as important to balance this optimism with a reality check. There are lineups at the soup kitchens just as long as those at the Regent. There are many folks who find solace in music but would rather do so by choice. Three days ago after 30 years work- ing at a trade, I became one of those for whom the future has been reduced to thinking in days. I welcome this upturn in the value of creativity, probably because I, too, have to become creative in how I support my family. There are many of our readers who are this year facing a darkened Christmas not of their own making. And I can only say that the artists, the musicians, the hip- pies I call them, have been invaluable to me and I thank them. I suggest you, too, hang out with them a little more often. The explosion of entertainment, cul- ture, art unlike anything that has hap- pened before is not, then, because of any manipulation by bureaucrats, no hand- outs or bailouts, no government fund- ing, no incentives. Nope. In fact it is probably the oppo- site. It is desire and in particular it is need. Next week we will end the year with a look back at my pick of all the gigs and all the records. William McGuirk is a freelance writer and longtime Oshawa resident. He can be contacted at wmacg@yahoo.com.durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 24, 201122 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. 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There are also shows Jan. 7 at 3:30 p.m. and Jan. 8 at 1 and 5 p.m. The story is about a young bored girl, Zoé, whose parents are “distant and apathetic” and ignore her, states Cirque du Soleil’s web- site. “Seeking to fill the void of her existence, she slides into an imaginary world -- the world of Quidam -- where she meets charac- ters who encourage her to free her soul.” Quidam is described as “a nameless pass- erby, a solitary figure lingering on a street corner, a person rushing past and swallowed by the crowd. “It could be anyone, anybody. Someone coming or going at the heart of our anony- mous society. A member of the crowd, one of the silent majority. The one who cries out, sings and dreams within us all. This is the quidam who this show allows to speak. This is the place that beckons -- a place for dream- ing and genuine relations where all quidams, by proclaiming their individuality, can finally emerge from anonymity.” Among the characters Zoé encounters are The Aviator, The Clown and The Target. 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His search took him from his hometown of Oshawa into Whitby and then onto Ajax. For Dodu, the third time was indeed a charm. Since his arrival at the club, Ajax Swimming, Dodu has enjoyed nothing but success. From making a name for himself with the club, to representing it well at outside events and knock- ing second after second off his best times. The secret to his wave of suc- cess is simple, he says. It’s all about having fun. “I feel like I have a lot of suc- cess only when I have fun doing it. When I am around my friends I feel great. I just want to have fun with this,” he explained in a recent interview. While that mindset is some- thing Dodu has developed over the last couple of years in Ajax, it’s something he hopes to take with him south of the border next fall when he embarks on the next step in his swimming career on scholarship at East Carolina University. Dodu signed his letter of intent to join the school last month among a group of 12 others for the 2012-13 season. Having looked at several other schools, including visits to the University of Denver, Univer- sity of Pittsburgh and Cleve- land State University, Dodu said a combination of things played into his final decision to go with East Carolina. “They offered what I wanted in terms of what I am majoring in, neuroscience and athleti- cally, what stood out to me was the team and how they kind of mingle together. I felt like when I went down there to visit the school I saw myself there and can be a part of that team,” he said. What also stuck with him was the level of interest shown by East Carolina from the outside. He said they really made him feel wanted, not only at the school but with the swim program. Grateful for the opportunity, Dodu hopes to pay the school back in spades through his suc- cess in the pool. “It’s definitely reaching the NCAA (finals),” he said when asked about some goals he has set heading south. “I am trying to plan first year of qualifying for U.S. Olympic trials and also try- ing to get some B cuts for NCAA’s and then second year looking to get some A cuts.” Ryan PfEiffER / mEtRoland AJAX -- Ajax Swimming athlete Julien Dodu is going to East Carolina University on a swimming scholarship next year. BaSkEtBall Joseph takes over control of Power Pickering resident serving as interim head coach Shawn CaylEy scayley@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- David Joseph isn’t quite sure how long it will last, but for now he’s happy to be on the sidelines as head coach of the Oshawa Power. The Pickering resident was named the interim replacement for Mark Strickland on Wednes- day after the former NBA player mutually parted ways with the Power, according to the team. When Strickland’s departure was confirmed, Joseph said the team came to him and asked if he would be interested in stepping in. “They approached me and asked if I wanted to coach a cou- ple of games, so I said ‘no prob- lem’,” explained Joseph on Thurs- day at shoot-around ahead of his first game in charge against the Summerside Storm. “Right now I coach college with Jim Barclay, Centennial College, and can’t really take the job full-time but for a couple of games I figured I could come and help them out.” Joseph has been around the team since the get-go this sea- son helping in different capaci- ties and believes he is familiar enough with the roster that he could have an impact, if even for a short time. “I know most of the players. We’ve been helping out the other coach, so we knew what was going on,” he said. “It’s going to be tough. I’ll try and put some stuff in for them and we should be alright.” As for what has ailed the Power, 6-11 heading into last night’s game, Joseph said the relative inexperience on the roster has provided some big-time chal- lenges to date. “I think the team is young. Most of the guys on this team, com- pared to some of the other teams, are real young. Probably 22, 23 or 24. With the youth its kind of hard to go out there and pull out big games sometimes, but it will come together,” he explained. “This team is just coming togeth- er. It takes time.” Joseph is expected to be back on the sidelines for Saturday’s Christ- mas Eve game against the Halifax Rainmen, but beyond that noth- ing is set in stone in part due to his involvement with Centennial, the top college team in Ontario. “Right now we’re like No. 1 in Ontario at the college level and I don’t want to leave our play- ers and, you know, jump ship,” Joseph said. Now while things in the sports world can often change in an instant, it sounds as though Joseph’s interest in coaching in the NBL Canada full-time would be something better entertained in the offseason. SaBRina ByRnES / mEtRoland OSHAWA -- Pickering’s David Joseph was named the interim head coach of the Oshawa Power on Wednesday. they offered what i wanted in terms of what I am majoring in, neuroscience and athletically, what stood out to me was the team and how they kind of mingle together. Julien Dodu durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 24, 201124 AP WINTER SPECIAL FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE RAIN x WIPERS FREE BATTERY TESTPLUS PLUS Expires Jan.31,2012 *Some conditions apply 195 Westney Rd. S.(Between 401 & Bayly) 905-427-6796 10 MINUTE OIL CHANGE $2999PENNZOILOIL & FILTER CHANGE GET YOUR CARREADY FOR WINTER! RECOMMENDED EVERY 3 MONTHS OR 5,000 KM! OPEN 7 Days A Week 195 Westney Rd. 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Annandale’s Pyne came out of the B side, and now advances to the regional playdown slated for Gananoque Jan. 6-8. The Ontario Men’s Dominion Tankard zone playdown also ran in Sut- ton on Dec. 10-12. Sean Aune with Sandy Mar- tin, Graham Carr, and Ian Dickie won the A side and Mark Kean with Andrew Clayton, Patrick Jans- sen and Tim March won the B side. Both teams advance to the regional at the Granite Club Jan. 7-8. That event leads to the provincial final to deter- mine a team to represent Ontario for the Saskatoon Brier March 3-11. The final draw has been posted, and the Annan- dale junior men’s team of Ben Bevan, Tyler Sagan, Carter Adair, Derreck Veitch and coach Jennifer McGhee will compete in the Ontario junior men’s provincial championship at the Russell Curling Club Jan. 4-8. The Annandale team of Mark Kean with Andrew Clayton, Tim March and Patrick Janssen competed in another world curling championship, the BDO Canadian Open, held in Kingston Dec. 14-18. Three divisions of six world-class teams had a round robin, and the top teams moved to the sudden-death finals. The Kean team first met the eventual winner Mike McEwen of Winnipeg, but ended up with a 1-4 record. They won against the Toronto team skipped by John Epping. As mentioned, the team heads for the Dominion Tankard regional play- down Jan. 7 at the Granite Club. Jim Easson curling CoLumn Annandale gearing up for curling in the New Yearmidget B team beats Aurora in final PITTSBURGH, PENN. -- The Durham West Light- ning Midget B team won the Three Rivers Cup Tournament in Pittsburgh recently. The Lightning took on some tough competi- tion in this tournament. Their first opponent was the host Pittsburgh team and the Durham Light- ning cruised to a 1-0 vic- tory on a goal that came in the second period by Syd- ney Johnson. The second game was a tough battle which saw a 3-3 tie to the Barrie Sharks with the third Lightning goal com- ing shorthanded by Nicole Schaefer. The Lightning had to win their next game against the Aurora Pan- thers to advance to the final game. In a very close game the Lightning held the Panthers off for a 2-1 victory with goals coming from Rachael Chin and Nicole Bishop. The final on Sunday saw a rematch with the Dur- ham West Lightning fac- ing the Aurora Panthers, this time for the tourna- ment title. The Lightning fell behind 2-0 going into the third period but had unanswered goals from Amanda Stark, a pair from captain Christina Proven- zano, and Alexis Kama- karis with the fourth to win 4-2 over the Panthers. Alexandra Beach, Taryn Beech, Emily Catterall, Shelby Conquer, Krista Harris, Amanda Haben- schuss and Amanda Prong rounded out the rest of the Durham West Lightning team. Krystal LoBianco-Koenig was named the tourna- ment MVP for her strong play in net in all four games. The Durham West Light- ning Midget B team is coached by Martin Haben- schuss, Jeff Conquer, Paul Harris and managed by Jennifer Schaefer. 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A total of 20 teams competed, including swimmers from the University of Guelph and Queen’s University. Other swimmers who won medals were: Jamie Baylon (16yr), male 15 and over, 400 freestyle; Danielle Cornacchia (13 yr.), female 13 yr., 100 backstroke 3rd, 200 backstroke 1st, 50 backstroke 2nd; Alexan- dra Lee (14 yr.), female 14 yr., 200 breast- stroke 2nd, 200IM 2nd, 100 breaststroke 2nd, 50 breaststroke 2nd; Alison Russell (17 yr.), female 13 and over, 800 freestyle 3rd; Amy Smith (13 yr.), female 13, 200 breaststroke 1st, 200 IM 1st, 100 breast- stroke 2nd, 200 backstroke 3rd, 50 breast- stroke 2nd, 400IM 1st; Hollie Smith (16 yr.), female 15 and over, 200 breast 2nd, 100 breast 1st (new club record), 50 breast 2nd; Meghan Toswell (17 yr.), female open, 100 freestyle 3rd. Other swimmers who had best times in their personal events were: Reanna Corkum (14 yr.), female 14, 200 butterfly 7th; Jacob Dosen (15 yr.), male 15 and over, 400 free 5th; Nicholas Geofroy (13 yr.), male 13, 25 and 50 freestyle 4th; Sabrina Rivas-Jaspe (15 yr.), female open, 50 freestyle 8th; Nady Tannir (16 yr.), male 15 and over, 50 breaststroke 23rd. SWIMMING Dash for Cash for Pickering Swim Club HOCKEY Oshawa Generals’ Uvira wins gold with Germany OSHAWA -- Sebastian Uvira will likely get a chance to play with the big boys at the world junior hockey championship next year. Uvira, a rookie right winger with the Oshawa Generals this season, was part of the Germany team that won gold in Division I Group A of the 2012 IIHF U20 world championship in Germany. Considering he is 18 and thus eligible again next year, there’s a good chance Uvira will be part of the team that will be promoted to the 2013 IIHF world junior championship. Germany defeated Norway 5-3 in the final. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 24, 201126 AP BRAD’S CHRISTMAS WISH May you wish for what you get, And may you get just what you need. May you have a long life of love, And free of hate and greed. May all be forgiven, In this life we’re living. There is no greater gift in life, Than that of selfless giving. Let’s not forget He, Who was born, who had no gifts to give. Who traded off His own life, So the rest of us could live. His power lay not in his strength, Nor His skill with sword. His power lie in his gift of love, And skill with spoken word. And if you don’t believe in the Father, and his Son, Then believe in the power of just one person, And see what He has done. His story, and others like him, Have changed the world forever, History has taught me this, Never to say never. To friends, and family, all the best, In this Christmas season. May the spirit of giving live on in you, Even if for no reason. And to those of you now come and gone; Those no longer with us. I’ll see you when I get there, until then, Merry Christmas by Bradley Mark Johnston (November 8, 1980 ~ January 10, 2005) The Bradley Mark Johnston Educational Foundation 952 Queen St W, Suite 300, Toronto, ON M6J 1G8 *Registered Charity Three months have passed & here we are at Christmas, your favourite time of year. You always made the season special and taught us all the true meaning of Christmas. We cannot lose the ones we love,For even when they’re gone,We feel their gentle presence,In the hush of every dawn. We see them in the sunlightThat makes the day so bright;In the bright colours of the autumn And in the stars at night. The heart is like a treasure chestThat’s filled with souvenirs,It’s there we keep the memoriesWe’ve gathered through the years. We cannot lose the one we loveFor they will always stayIn all that’s bright and beautiful Around us everyday. Till we meet again,Forever loved & remembered,Merry Christmas My Love, Paula, Chris & Kim In loving memory of JACK GILLIGAN who passed away September 22, 2011. In Loving Memory at Christmas Time … To A Loving Husband & Dad Forever loved & Never Forgotten Drew Jackson 1954 ~ 1994 Everyday in some small way Memories of you come our way. Memories are a loving thing, It lasts the longest day, It can never be spent, Never be lent, Never be taken away. Wife Mary, daughters Michelle & Ashley xoxoxo Georgia Eccles My Love Last Summer at a fair your grand- daughter Ava let go of her balloon. As it sailed in the sky, she turned to her mother and said ‘It’s okay Mom, when it gets to heaven Gramma will get it for me’ At skating your grandson Riley asked me if Gramma can see how well he is skating now. I said yes, Gramma is always with us. Last week at the mall I was devoured by your favourite scent of perfume. You are always with us Love you forever Bill A Special Christmas Tribute In loving memory of Stanford Mitchell February 29, 1940 - December 29, 2008 Dearly loved Husband, Father and Grandpa. “ ose we love don’t go away, ey walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.” Always loved. Always cherished. Always remembered by wife, Elaine, his children: Carlene, Denise, Novele e and Cory; their spouses; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Merry Christmas to a Dear Grandfather RONALD G. BARTLEY Who left us Christmas Day 1999 Angels bring much Christmas love At this special time of year, And you’re my Christmas Angel, You’re always so near to me. Even though I cannot hold you And give you gifts of love, Poppa, you’ll always be remembered At Christmas in Heaven above. Forever Remembered ~ Forever Missed Love Always Ashley Maude Iris Ramjass who died on December 14th 2010 leaving behind her large family and a legacy of love and faith in God. We miss you deeply, you will be in our hearts forever until we are all reunited again on that glorious Day. In memory of our beloved mother, Forever loved and remembered by Lois Lee, Althea T hompson, Marion Newans, Gloria Sharples, & families I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below With tiny lights, like Heaven’s stars, refl ecting on the snow. T he sight is so spectacular, please wipe away the tear For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear But the sounds of music can’t compare with the Christmas choir up here. I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring, For it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing. I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart. But I am not so far away, We really aren’t apart. So be happy for me, dear ones, You know I hold you dear. And be glad I’m spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I sent you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above. I sent you each a memory of my undying love. A fter all, love is a gift more precious that pure gold. It was always more important in the stories Jesus told. Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do. For I can’t count the blessing or love He has for each of you. So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear. Remember, I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. My First Christmas in Heaven In Loving Memory of Donald Dumond July 16, 1949 – February 1, 2011 Christmas SeasonChristmas SeasonChristmas SeasonIn Memory of our Loved Ones this I’m sorry we can’t be with you today When all the family’s gathered in one place. But we are with you in another way, A current in the stream of what you say, Alive within your consciousness of grace. I’m sorry we can’t be with you today An intimate that time cannot betray, With you always, unconstrained by space. I’m sorry we can’t be with you today, But we are with you in another way. A Christmas Tribute to a Wonderful Wife, Mother & Nanny Sharon Dickson You are always with us. We miss you and love you Love Bob, Michelle, Sean, Declan Kathy, Blaine, Kiley, Roxanne, Bianca, Dan, Lisa, Evan & Emma and Friends & Families XOXOXO durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • December 24, 201127 AP Up to 90% LTV Don’t worry about Credit! Refinance Now! 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