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The Barclays were among the earliest settlers of Pickering Township and built Evergreen Villa, at 3970 Brock Rd., in the 1850s. 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Pos- sible outcomes of next week’s appearance could be either an order to have Mr. Lutc- zyk undergo a psychiatric assessment, or setting a date for a special bail hearing, said defence lawyer Sevag Yeghoyan. If a bail hearing is sought, it may not be held for a week or two and could be in excess of a day long when it does occur, Mr. Yeghoyan said. “I think the Crown would want some time to prepare for it,” he said. “They may want to call witnesses.” Mr. Yeghoyan said he’s awaiting disclosure on 19 new charges laid against Mr. Lutczyk. He now faces 26 charges relating to a string of incidents that began on the night of Oct. 15, when Oshawa solicitor David Potts was abducted at gunpoint (Mr. Potts escaped unharmed), then continued through the next day as Mr. Lutczyk remained barricad- ed inside a building in a Whitby industrial park. Mr. Lutczyk surrendered to police early on the morning of Oct. 17, and has been in custody since. The new charges are primarily weapons related, including unauthorized possession of a firearm in a vehicle, possession of a pro- hibited firearm and possession of a restrict- ed firearm, and possession of a firearm with ammunition readily accessible, according to Durham police. But police have also laid explosive-related charges, including intent to cause an explo- sion, possession of a substance intending to endanger life, and making or possession of explosives for an unlawful purpose. Mr. Lutczyk is also charged with posses- sion of property obtained by crime, police said. Mr. Lutczyk, 45, was originally charged with kidnapping, uttering threats, forc- ible confinement, failing to stop for police, dangerous operation of a vehicle, use of a firearm while committing an offence and pointing a firearm. A new indictment out- lining 26 charges was filed with the court Thursday. Once again Thursday a number of family members and supporters were present for Mr. Lutczyk’s court appearance. Wearing jeans and a black windbreaker, Mr. Lutc- zyk remained silent in the prisoner’s dock, leaning forward at one point to communi- cate with Mr. Yeghoyan. Mr. Lutczyk is doing his best to cope as he awaits the outcome of his case, Mr. Yeghoy- an said. “It’s very difficult for everyone involved,” he said. > 2012 Award Winner congratulations to all our...WinnErs! du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 9 , 2 0 1 2 5 AP City councillor tours historic property with eye to investment Moya Dillon mdillon@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- As the clock winds down on a reprieve for several historic homes in danger of demolition on Pickering’s federal lands, Councillor Peter Rodrigues is taking one last look to see if he can save one. After interest from several private parties fell through, Coun. Rodrigues is investigating the historic Brophy House at 4355 Brock Rd. as a possible personal investment. “It’s a real shame to take this home down when it’s on the edge of the lands and not even in a potential airport footprint,” Coun. Rodrigues said. “I think it could be viable if I could get a reasonable rent. I wouldn’t make money on it, but I would be happy to put some money into it to have a functioning house again. From there, there are a number of possible uses you could look at.” Mr. Rodrigues toured through the empty home on Nov. 5 to survey the damage. Once boards were removed from the front entrance by Pickering staff, Mr. Rodrigues entered the home to find debris including dirt, leaves and animal droppings scattered across the car- pet, along with broken glass from the home’s windows, long since shattered. Holes in the walls and floors were testament to vandals who had raided the home for copper piping. “It’s not as bad as I was expecting,” Mr. Rodrigues said. “It’s not livable by any means, but I was expecting to see things falling down. I was expecting something more horrific.” Coun. Rodrigues said his next step will be to get repair estimates and then, if costs are feasible, talk to Transport Canada about a potential lease. While he acknowledges that “the odds are not good” he will be able to save the home, Coun. Rodrigues said he was compelled to try. “I live in a stone house that was built in the 1800s as well, so it’s just a crying shame to see these homes going down when they don’t have to. I’m able to and have the opportuni- ty to put some money into this, with the co- operation of Transport Canada, so I wanted to at least give it a try and see if it was possible to save it.” As a result of City efforts to preserve heri- tage homes under threat of demolition on the federal lands, the timber-frame Whitson- Ness House at 840 Eighth Concession Rd. was purchased by a resident and moved to a property in Prince Edward County, and a craftsman cottage from 3750 Brock Rd. will be moved to the Pickering Museum Village for preservation. City leases on Brophy House and a proper- ty at 5460 Sideline 30 will expire Dec. 31, with the homes reverting back to Transport Cana- da. Efforts continue to save Pickering heritage home sabrina byrnes / MetrolanD PICKERING -- Regional Councillor Peter Rodrigues toured the Brophy House Nov. 5 to see if it can be salvaged. > A Metroland Media Group Ltd. 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All content copyright Editorial OpinionsOpinionsOpinionsOpinions email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com Students deserve better To the editor: Re: ‘Teachers deserve support’, letter to the editor, durhamregion.com, Oct. 12, 2012. I do not believe that the teachers should be holding our children hostage to do their negotiating with the current government. I thought most teachers became teach- ers because of their passion to see students learn and grow. Students cannot bring back the year or more of activities they will miss. Listing some their duties which include: preparing lessons, marking papers and having parent-teacher interviews, I find amusing. I’m sure we could all make a list of duties for those of us who work in the private sec- tor and there would be no one out there who would really care. Who do I go to if I do not like my current employment situa- tion? Teachers, do your negotiating on your own time without involving the students, who deserve better. There will be no sym- pathy provided by me. There are always going to be dedicated, passionate teachers available who do the right thing. If the occupation is too difficult to handle then get out and let the recent graduated teachers start their careers. Most will not get out because it would be very difficult to replace their adequate salary, pension and benefits that teachers enjoy. Bill Zolis Ajax Kudos for Crone on teachers column To the editor: Re: ‘Teaching isn’t the sweet gig many think it is’, Neil Crone column, durhamre- gion.com, Oct. 17, 2012. I must applaud Neil Crone’s column regarding teaching. I wish I had written it. Mr. Crone has, in a relatively short col- umn, encapsulated both the joys and the rigours of teaching. As a former member of our distinguished profession, he has walked more than a mile in our shoes and has, I hope, caused our many critics to stop and think. That’s what good writing is all about. Well done, Neil. Jonathan O’Mara Whitby Examining the meaning of ‘freedom’ To the editor: As Remembrance Day approaches, I find myself thinking about the men and women who have defended and those who cur- rently are defending our freedom. Many have died in this pursuit, others have sac- rificed mentally and physically, some sac- rificed their youth. For our freedom. .. It is a phrase that we toss around, but what does it really mean? Freedom means you can express your opinion about religion, politics, etc. with- out fear of being imprisoned, punished or killed. It does not mean you get to utter anything that comes into your head no matter how offensive or vulgar. Freedom means you have the right to own property. It doesn’t mean you get to disrespect or damage the property of oth- ers. It means you can enjoy your home and property, but not at the expense of your neighbour’s right to enjoy his/hers. Freedom means your basic rights are protected by law. It doesn’t give you the right to disregard the law at will, to pick and choose which laws you want to obey, nor does it mean that you have any right to infringe on the basic rights of others. Freedom means you have the right to an education, to decide what you want to be and do in your life. It does not mean that you get to choose to waste those opportu- nities and become a burden to society. Maybe we each need to ask ourselves whether we are living in a way that hon- ours the sacrifices these men and women made and continue to make on our behalf. If we are proud to be Canadian citizens, we should strive to be worthy of that privilege. Sue Nieuwenburg Oshawa Police chopper necessary in fight against crime To the editor: Re: Durham police helicopter. If the procurement of helicoptor service in Durham Region was outsourced it prob- ably would cost the Durham Region more. Why complain about the police using helicopters? It is a necessary service to cut down crime in our region. Robert Sawdon, Pickering Everyday heroes, right here at home in Durham Region Durham Region certainly has its fair share of civilian heroes. They’re indistinguishable from other res- idents. They work hard at their jobs, they raise families and impart strong values, they commute to and from work, enjoy their lei- sure time, and volunteer in their communi- ties. But for some, fate and circumstance took them from their daily workday routines and tested their resolve, challenged their comfort and inspired them to act. For their efforts, they have been honoured by Dur- ham Regional Police with citizen awards. There was Danielle King, a registered nurse who lives in Whitby, whose quick efforts at CPR saved the life of Whitby resi- dent Dale Flaxman, who suffered a heart attack while waiting for the light to change at an Ajax intersection. There was Pamela Klinkenberg and Jona- than Small, who intervened and prevented a suicidal man in Port Perry from harming himself, and Tina Naylor, who turned over a case full of money, identification and valu- ables to police, who subsequently returned them to a visitor from Guadelope. There was Emma Bradbury and Kailee Demoe, who foiled a poppy-box robbery last year, and Shawn Clohecy, who pulled a driver from an overturned and burning car in Clarington to safety. There was Paul Ertal and Alexander Good, who, having been victims of an armed rob- bery, came to the aid of the investigating officer who was attacked by the robbery suspect, and Daniela Kyriakou and Michael Gagne, who retrieved a purse stolen from a Whitby senior. There was Michelle Mokedanz, whose first aid training saved the life of a collapsed jog- ger, and Mike Shaw and Stewart Giles, who saved a swimmer in distress on Lake Ontar- io. There was Sean Holmes, who intervened in an assault in progress, which police later described as a potential murder-suicide in progress, and Matthew Santoro, who saved two men from a burning boat on Lake Ontario. Finally, there was Cameron Wilson and Caitlin Daniel, whose efforts saved anoth- er swimmer in distress in Lake Ontario last summer. Each of these men and women deserve their awards, the gratitude of those they assisted, and the respect of us all. These awards are presented every year by Durham police officials. And the stories of selflessness, courage and compassion that are shared each and every year are truly inspiring. These people are heroes, all, and they live right here at home. Imagine that. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 9 , 2 0 1 2 6 AP A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication PHONE 905-579-4400 CLASSIFIEDS 905-576-9335 DISTRIBUTION 905-579-4407 GENERAL FAX 905-576-2238 NEWS FAX 905-579-1809 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 6N8 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, SNA. All content copyright Editorial Opinions Tim Whittaker - Publisher • Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief • Mike Johnston - Managing Editor • Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classiﬁ ed Advertising Manager • Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager • Lillian Hook - Ofﬁ ce Manager • Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication PHONE 905-683-5110 CLASSIFIEDS 905-905-683-5110 DISTRIBUTION 905-683-5110 NEWSROOM 905-579-4400 #2248 GENERAL FAX 905-683-7363 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, SNA. All content copyright Editorial OpinionsOpinionsOpinionsOpinions email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com Students deserve better To the editor: Re: ‘Teachers deserve support’, letter to the editor, durhamregion.com, Oct. 12, 2012. I do not believe that the teachers should be holding our children hostage to do their negotiating with the current government. I thought most teachers became teach- ers because of their passion to see students learn and grow. Students cannot bring back the year or more of activities they will miss. Listing some their duties which include: preparing lessons, marking papers and having parent-teacher interviews, I find amusing. I’m sure we could all make a list of duties for those of us who work in the private sec- tor and there would be no one out there who would really care. Who do I go to if I do not like my current employment situa- tion? Teachers, do your negotiating on your own time without involving the students, who deserve better. There will be no sym- pathy provided by me. There are always going to be dedicated, passionate teachers available who do the right thing. If the occupation is too difficult to handle then get out and let the recent graduated teachers start their careers. Most will not get out because it would be very difficult to replace their adequate salary, pension and benefits that teachers enjoy. Bill Zolis Ajax Kudos for Crone on teachers column To the editor: Re: ‘Teaching isn’t the sweet gig many think it is’, Neil Crone column, durhamre- gion.com, Oct. 17, 2012. I must applaud Neil Crone’s column regarding teaching. I wish I had written it. Mr. Crone has, in a relatively short col- umn, encapsulated both the joys and the rigours of teaching. As a former member of our distinguished profession, he has walked more than a mile in our shoes and has, I hope, caused our many critics to stop and think. That’s what good writing is all about. Well done, Neil. Jonathan O’Mara Whitby Examining the meaning of ‘freedom’ To the editor: As Remembrance Day approaches, I find myself thinking about the men and women who have defended and those who cur- rently are defending our freedom. Many have died in this pursuit, others have sac- rificed mentally and physically, some sac- rificed their youth. For our freedom. .. It is a phrase that we toss around, but what does it really mean? Freedom means you can express your opinion about religion, politics, etc. with- out fear of being imprisoned, punished or killed. It does not mean you get to utter anything that comes into your head no matter how offensive or vulgar. Freedom means you have the right to own property. It doesn’t mean you get to disrespect or damage the property of oth- ers. It means you can enjoy your home and property, but not at the expense of your neighbour’s right to enjoy his/hers. Freedom means your basic rights are protected by law. It doesn’t give you the right to disregard the law at will, to pick and choose which laws you want to obey, nor does it mean that you have any right to infringe on the basic rights of others. Freedom means you have the right to an education, to decide what you want to be and do in your life. It does not mean that you get to choose to waste those opportu- nities and become a burden to society. Maybe we each need to ask ourselves whether we are living in a way that hon- ours the sacrifices these men and women made and continue to make on our behalf. If we are proud to be Canadian citizens, we should strive to be worthy of that privilege. Sue Nieuwenburg Oshawa Police chopper necessary in fight against crime To the editor: Re: Durham police helicopter. If the procurement of helicoptor service in Durham Region was outsourced it prob- ably would cost the Durham Region more. Why complain about the police using helicopters? It is a necessary service to cut down crime in our region. Robert Sawdon, Pickering Everyday heroes, right here at home in Durham Region Durham Region certainly has its fair share of civilian heroes. They’re indistinguishable from other res- idents. They work hard at their jobs, they raise families and impart strong values, they commute to and from work, enjoy their lei- sure time, and volunteer in their communi- ties. But for some, fate and circumstance took them from their daily workday routines and tested their resolve, challenged their comfort and inspired them to act. For their efforts, they have been honoured by Dur- ham Regional Police with citizen awards. There was Danielle King, a registered nurse who lives in Whitby, whose quick efforts at CPR saved the life of Whitby resi- dent Dale Flaxman, who suffered a heart attack while waiting for the light to change at an Ajax intersection. There was Pamela Klinkenberg and Jona- than Small, who intervened and prevented a suicidal man in Port Perry from harming himself, and Tina Naylor, who turned over a case full of money, identification and valu- ables to police, who subsequently returned them to a visitor from Guadelope. There was Emma Bradbury and Kailee Demoe, who foiled a poppy-box robbery last year, and Shawn Clohecy, who pulled a driver from an overturned and burning car in Clarington to safety. There was Paul Ertal and Alexander Good, who, having been victims of an armed rob- bery, came to the aid of the investigating officer who was attacked by the robbery suspect, and Daniela Kyriakou and Michael Gagne, who retrieved a purse stolen from a Whitby senior. There was Michelle Mokedanz, whose first aid training saved the life of a collapsed jog- ger, and Mike Shaw and Stewart Giles, who saved a swimmer in distress on Lake Ontar- io. There was Sean Holmes, who intervened in an assault in progress, which police later described as a potential murder-suicide in progress, and Matthew Santoro, who saved two men from a burning boat on Lake Ontario. Finally, there was Cameron Wilson and Caitlin Daniel, whose efforts saved anoth- er swimmer in distress in Lake Ontario last summer. Each of these men and women deserve their awards, the gratitude of those they assisted, and the respect of us all. These awards are presented every year by Durham police officials. And the stories of selflessness, courage and compassion that are shared each and every year are truly inspiring. These people are heroes, all, and they live right here at home. Imagine that. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 9 , 2 0 1 2 6 AP du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 9 , 2 0 1 2 7 AP 905-683-0407 WE BUYGOLD Old Ajax Plaza on Harwood Next to Home Hardware WATCHES 25% OFF Thanks for making us aWINNER again this year in the Readers Choice Contest. A message from Durham Tourism Kerri King The cooler weather lately has me thinking about all the wonder- ful ways to enjoy the company of family and friends in a warm atmosphere. For a night out on the town, I love to enjoy local live theatre or comedy. There’s so much on stage in Durham Region at this time of year. Class Act Dinner Theatre in Whitby offers great live theatre in an intimate setting. The play Unnecessary Farce runs until Dec. 22. For more information, visit www.class-act.ca. The Oshawa Little Theatre is currently presenting its produc- tion of Fiddler on the Roof. This theatre is full of history and spir- it. 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Mr. Brewster’s presentation focused on the Battle of Dieppe, where thousands of Canadian soldiers were killed or taken prisoner by Hitler’s Nazi forces. This year marks the 70th anniversary of Dieppe, often referred to as Canada’s greatest war tragedy. The students learned about the planning, execution and fallout from the Allied Force’s doomed invasion, as well as the acts of heroics and triumph that fol- lowed. Some students were admittedly moved by the presentation. “I actually thought it was really inter- esting,” said 12-year-old Chantel Beck- ett-Benjamin. “I never really knew about the war, and to hear him tell us about it, it made a difference to me to know that (sol- diers) have fought for us, and if they hadn’t fought for us, today we wouldn’t be living like this.” Twelve-year-old Naima Khan said it was nice to hear how Canada became the coun- try it is today and how much the efforts of Canadians are honoured overseas, adding it’s important for kids to hear about Cana- da’s war history. “If we don’t know our past, we can’t real- ly move forward with our future,” she said. Twelve-year-old Sarah Alderson was surprised to learn Canada was heavily involved in the Second World War. “I think, wow, all these people used their lives for me? 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That group was the precursor to LOL, with many members still involved in the fight to preserve the lands. “This home is special,” said Gabrielle Unter- mann, secretary of LOL, fighting back emotion. “We can’t stop the destruction but we want to register our disgust at this travesty that’s been perpetrated on these lands over the last 40 years. Just the history of this place, it’s so wrong that the government is not respecting heritage.” Gerd Untermann was quick to point out there is some optimism, as some of the land’s occupied homes have been lovingly maintained by tenants. “We behave as if we have all our life to live there, we maintain it and make it beautiful, despite liv- ing on the runway,” Mr. Untermann explained of the couple’s home. “It’s heartbreaking to think that some people didn’t care about these homes and let them fall into disrepair. There is two sides to this story, but it’s hard to face the fact that not everyone feels like a steward.” So far in 2012 Transport Canada has demolished or begun the process of demolition on 32 proper- ties, with up to 48 buildings expected to be taken down by the end of March 2013. “The structures scheduled to be demolished are vacant, and are not economically viable to restore or re-tenant,” said Pam Mintern, regional com- munications advisor for Transport Canada, not- ing that mould, flooded basements, questionable structural soundness and even asbestos often fac- tor into demolitions. “Demolition of vacant structures is the single most effective way to ensure that health, safety and liability risks are mitigated to protect indi- viduals who venture into or near them, whether authorized or trespassing.” For Heather Rigby, who has lived on the fed- eral lands for 35 years, the demolition is another reminder of the limbo faced by remaining resi- dents of the lands. “It’s alarming and heartbreaking to know so much heritage is being lost,” she said. “Not only the architectural heritage, which is so exquisite, but the use of the land is of utmost importance and my concern is that it be realized to its full potential. 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President and founder Denise Stahl says the charity started with a simple realization. “I thought about how kids in the shelters don’t get to celebrate their birthdays the way they normally would, and it grew from there to include Christmas,” she explains. Every fall the organization sends pre-writ- ten wish lists to children living at the shelters and the kids fill in the blanks with their name, age and the gifts they’re hoping for. Children take their letters to an annual breakfast with Santa hosted by Dreams and Wishes, then volunteers start tackling the lists. Gifts are wrapped and delivered to the shelters in time to be placed under the tree. Last year volunteers filled wish lists for about 100 children; organizers expect that number to be higher this year with the addi- tion of Bethesda House. “We get the most wonderful feedback from shelter staff and parents, we hear from par- ents who say they want to help us as soon as they get back on their feet,” Ms. Stahl says. “We read the letters out at our volunteer meetings and it makes it all worthwhile.” No amount of help is too small. If donors can’t afford to take on a child’s whole list they can choose to buy a portion of the items, or a single item. “We’re really flexible. If someone has $20 to give we will find a way to make it work for them,” Ms. Stahl says. In addition to the Christmas program, Dreams and Wishes helps year round by providing kids entering a shelter with a bag packed with pajamas, toiletries, a book and stuffed animal. The organization also provides birthday party supplies and gifts to disadvantaged children in the community and organizes an annual “un-birthday” celebration for chil- dren living in shelters. As of this year, Dreams and Wishes is now a registered charity. Local residents can help by adopting a wish list, donating new toys, gift cards, pajamas or wrapping paper or helping with fundraising. Teens looking for volunteer hours are also needed to help at the breakfast with Santa. For more information, call 905-239-wish or e-mail dreams-wishes@rogers.com. More supporters needed to provide Christmas to children living in Durham region shelters SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND AJAX -- Dreams and Wishes board members are looking for more supporters to come on board this year and adopt a Christmas wish list for a child living at one of Durham’s four women’s shelters. 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He was a passenger in a vehicle that went through a stop sign and slammed into another vehicle. Mr. Wagner was the only one of three people in the vehicle to survive. “I was pretty lucky. I was the only one to survive,” he said, adding he’s made it his mission to “honour the people I lost in the accident.” It took awhile before he got involved in wheelchair basket- ball, but once he did, “I fell in love with the sport and I came into my own.” In 2004, he spoke with members of the Canadian team that won gold at the Athens Paralympic Games. “To see that gold medal was pretty awesome. I wanted to give myself a chance to win one of those,” he said, adding he made the Canadian junior team in 2005. The London Games were his first Paralympics and “I had no idea what to expect. I thought it was just another tourna- ment. It’s hard to describe the scope of the event. There’s an unspoken spirit you feel immediately. It’s a three-week mega adrenaline rush. It didn’t take much to get up for the games.” He had 22 family members and friends at the Games and it was “great to have them there. You never win a gold medal by yourself. They played a big part of getting me into sports. The biggest part was sharing with family and friends.” Alexander Harold, a 19-year-old Pickering resident and muscular dystrophy sufferer, was a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal recipient for his work with the Terry Fox Run and the MD association. He was diagnosed with the disorder when he was four and he has since lost the ability to walk. “There’s something I can do. I can get involved. I have an opportunity to speak out about accessibility and fundraising,” Mr. Harold said. “I have a dream that someday someone will be diagnosed with muscular dystrophy or some other disorder and the doctor will say ‘don’t worry. We can fix that,’” Mr. Harold said. Among the booths were those from the Durham Region- al Police, WindReach Farms, Durham Regional Transit, the Pickering Soccer Club, the Lions Foundation, the CNIB, the Canadian Hearing Society, and the newly-opened Abilities Centre in Whitby. Bryan Hansraj, a Grade 12 student at Pine Ridge Second- ary School and student body president, was at the event with other students to spread the ‘I Am Who I Am’ message and “raise awareness of acceptance.” Through the sales of T-shirts and bracelets, students raised $20,000 for the MD association. The initiative has also gar- nered awards, including the Safe School Award, the Courage to Inspire Award from MD Ontario and City of Pickering Civic Award. “It’s a passion of mine. I always wanted to do it,” Bryan said of being involved in social causes. Hoi Leung, the school vice-principal, said the initiative “wasn’t a one-hit wonder. It started last year. It usually fizzles out, but the students keep it going.” William Howe came out from Toronto with his guide dog Angus to speak about the importance of guide dogs. Three years ago, he fell down a flight of stairs and broke his neck in three places. When he was sent to Lyndhurst Centre, a rehabilitation facility for people who have suffered a spinal cord injury, he was told about the guide dog program. “I didn’t know if I could look after a dog. They gave me the ability to look after a dog,” Mr. Howe noted. When asked if Angus was his best friend, Mr. Howe said, “Oh, very much so. He’s a great companion.” Angus does such things as pick up items Mr. Howe may have dropped on the floor or even open the clothes dryer, remove the clothes and drag the basket to Mr. Howe’s room. Having Angus gives Mr. Howe “the ability to live alone and feel safe.” Keith Falconer, the chairman of Accessibility Advisory Committee for Pickering, said the aim of the event was to “celebrate all abilities, raise awareness and the make the City of Pickering a more inclusive community.” The focus is on the positive and not the negative, he noted. “There are many positives about a person,” he said. “Many don’t know how to approach a person. You don’t have to be afraid.” Positives pushed at Pickering accessibility event> PeteR ReDMan PhOtO PICKERING -- William Howe and his dog Angus were part of the Accessibility Awareness event at Pickering Town Centre November 3. Other speakers included Brandon Wagner, a gold-medal-winning wheelchair basketball Paralympian. REMEMBRANCE DAY NOVEMBER 11, 2012 REMEMBRANCE DAY NOVEMBER 11, 2012Lest We Forget Lest We Forget Remembrance Day in Canada is a day to commemorate members of the armed forces. Remembrance Day is observed each year on November 11 because that marks the of cial end of World War I in 1918. On that day, the Germans of cially signed the armistice, an agreement that of cially put an end to the ghting in WWI. That’s one reason why Remembrance Day is often referred to as Armistice Day. Though the day has a signi cant connection to World War I, it also honors the men and women who fought for Canada in World War II, the Korean War and DID YOU KNOW? those who continue to serve in the military. Over the years, more than 1.5 million Canadians have fought for their country and to defend the rights and freedoms of non-Canadians as well. Among the Remembrance Day traditions is the wearing of poppies, which are worn as the symbol of remembrance and a reminder of the blood-red ower that grows on the former battle elds of France and Belgium. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 9 , 2 0 1 2 14 P A OFAYDEMEMBRANCER Every November 11th, Canadians pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who served their country during wartime and in the cause of peace.More than 1,500,000 Canadians served overseas—in the First World War (1914-18),the Second World War (1939-45), and the Korean Wa r (1950-53). More than 100,000 died. Let us remember the sacrifice of our Veterans; as well as the young members of our community who have, and continue to dedicate their lives to safeguarding our nation and our values. For information regarding Remembrance Day events in the riding, please contact my constituency office: 13 - 300 Kingston Road, Pickering, ON L1V 6Z9 T:905-509-0336 | F: 905-509-0334 | E: tmaccharles.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org Tr acy MacCharles, MPP Pickering - Scarborough East � 1550 Kingston Road Pickering (at Va lley Farm Rd.) 905-837-0829 www.libertytaxcanada.ca To all who have served, Thank you! The staff, management and customers of Health-Rite Pharmacy THANK our veterans of yesterday, today and tomorrow for their service to our country! IN HONOUR OF OURHEROES 570 WESTNEY ROAD S., AJAX www.ajaxmazda.com 905-428-0088 301 Bayly St.W.Ajax IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO HAVE SO BRAVELY DEFENDED OUR FREEDOM We Remember what was accomplishedfor our Freedom! Advancedcare… To morrow’shearingtoday! HEARING & Hearing Aids Ajax-Pickering Audiology Clinic in Pickering 905-831-8311 or Bayly Audiology Services in Ajax 905-426-4000. DVA Registered. www.audiologyservices.ca Lest We Fo rget du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 9 , 2 0 1 2 15 P 105 Bayly St.W., Ajax(In the Baywood Plaza) Weshall never forget! The management, staff and customers of Tom’s No Frills Thank All Ve terans Past & Present fo r the sacrifices made on our behalf.We will always value the freedom you fo ught fo r. 905-831-2641 •www.orchardvilla.ca Supporting our troops Pa st, Present and Future 1955 Va lley Farm Rd.Pickering On behalf of the Ajax Council and all the residents of the Town of Ajax, a solemn thank you to those who risked everything so that we could continue to know the blessing of freedom. LEST WE FORGET Dedication Obelisk located at Veteran’s Point Gardens, foot of Harwood Ave. S. C a s a Verde 49 Old Kingston Rd. Pickering Vi llage,Ajax 905-428-6243 HonouringourHeroes Service With Dignity, Compassion & Integrity 905-428-9090 384 Finley Avenue, Ajax www.ajaxfuneralhome.ca “Family Owned & Operated” Honouring Our Tr oops of the Pa st, Present & Future Th ank You Abbeylawn Manor resident, Robert Edmonds,92,stands in front of his WW2 service picture.Mr.Edmonds was a Navigator in an RCAF We llington flying 14 missions over Italy. RememberingAll Our Ve terans,Pa st and Present. We Shall Not Fo rget! AbbeylawnManorRetirementHome 534 Rodd Avenue,Pickering (East off Rosebank Road just above the lake) 905-509-2582 www.abbeylawnmanor.com Joe Dickson MPP Remembering the people who gave up their lives for our freedom! Joe Dickson MPP Ajax-Pickering Support our Vets throughAjax, Pickering and Claremont Legions by buying a Poppy.“WE TREAT YOUR HOME LIKE OUR OWN!” AJAX ROOFING Roofing For Over 20 Ye ars (905) 427-2116 www.ajaxroofing.com DON’T FORGET WE ALSO DO BLOWN IN AT TIC INSULATION. CALL AJAX ROOFING TODAY FOR A FREE QUOTE! TWO TIME READER’S CHOICE AWARD WINNER! #1 ROOFING BUSINESS! 2012Diamond WE SUPPORT OUR TROOPS & VETERANS! THANK YO U! InObser vanceof Remembrance Day Join us in our Remembrance Day Observance Sunday, November 11th, at 10:45 am Esplanade Park, City Hall Pickering On behalf of the City of Pickering and its Members of Council, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude towards our wonderful and heroic veterans for all they have sacrificed to protect freedom and preserve peace. Mayor Dave Ryan “Knowledge with Understanding” ~ Infants to 14 years ~ Private School 401 KINGSTON RD. PICKERING (South side of Hwy. #2, just west of library) P: 905-509-1722 • www.mlcp.ca SUPPORTINGOUR TROOPSPAST PRESENTAND FUTURE REMEMBRANCE DAY NOVEMBER 11, 2012REMEMBRANCE DAY NOVEMBER 11, 2012Lest We Forget Lest We Forget Remembrance Day in Canada is a day to commemorate members of the armed forces. Remembrance Day is observed each year on November 11 because that marks the of cial end of World War I in 1918. On that day, the Germans of cially signed the armistice, an agreement that of cially put an end to the ghting in WWI. That’s one reason why Remembrance Day is often referred to as Armistice Day. Though the day has a signi cant connection to World War I, it also honors the men and women who fought for Canada in World War II, the Korean War and DID YOU KNOW? those who continue to serve in the military. Over the years, more than 1.5 million Canadians have fought for their country and to defend the rights and freedoms of non-Canadians as well. Among the Remembrance Day traditions is the wearing of poppies, which are worn as the symbol of remembrance and a reminder of the blood-red ower that grows on the former battle elds of France and Belgium. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 9 , 2 0 1 2 14 P AOFAYDEMEMBRANCER Every November 11th, Canadians pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who served their country duringwartime and in the cause of peace.More than 1,500,000 Canadians served overseas—in the FirstWorldWar (1914-18),the SecondWorldWar (1939-45), and theKoreanWar (1950-53). More than 100,000 died. Let us remember the sacrifice of our Veterans; as well as the young members of our community who have, and continue to dedicate their lives to safeguarding our nation and ourvalues. For information regarding Remembrance Day events in the riding, please contact my constituency office: 13 - 300 Kingston Road, Pickering, ON L1V 6Z9 T:905-509-0336 | F: 905-509-0334 | E: tmaccharles.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org Tracy MacCharles, MPP Pickering - Scarborough East � 1550 Kingston Road Pickering (atValley Farm Rd.) 905-837-0829 www.libertytaxcanada.ca Toall who have served, Thank you! The staff, management and customers of Health-Rite Pharmacy THANK our veterans of yesterday, today and tomorrow for their service to our country! IN HONOUR OF OURHEROES 570 WESTNEY ROADS., AJAX www.ajaxmazda.com 905-428-0088 301 Bayly St.W.Ajax IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO HAVE SO BRAVELY DEFENDED OUR FREEDOM We Remember what was accomplishedfor ourFreedom! Advancedcare… Tomorrow’shearingtoday! HEARING & Hearing Aids Ajax-Pickering Audiology Clinic inPickering 905-831-8311 or Bayly Audiology Services inAjax 905-426-4000. DVA Registered. www.audiologyservices.ca LestWe Forget du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 9 , 2 0 1 2 15 P 105 Bayly St.W., Ajax(In the Baywood Plaza) Weshall never forget! The management, staff and customers of Tom’s No Frills Thank All Ve terans Past & Present fo r the sacrifices made on our behalf.We will always value the freedom you fo ught for. 905-831-2641 •www.orchardvilla.ca Supporting our troops Pa st, Present and Future 1955 Va lley Farm Rd.Pickering On behalf of the Ajax Council and all the residents of the Town of Ajax, a solemn thank you to those who risked everything so that we could continue to know the blessing of freedom. LEST WE FORGET Dedication Obelisk located at Veteran’s Point Gardens, foot of Harwood Ave. S. C a s a Verde 49 Old Kingston Rd. Pickering Vi llage,Ajax 905-428-6243 HonouringourHeroes Service With Dignity, Compassion & Integrity 905-428-9090 384 Finley Avenue, Ajax www.ajaxfuneralhome.ca “Family Owned & Operated” Honouring Our Tr oops of the Pa st, Present & Future Th ank You Abbeylawn Manor resident, Robert Edmonds,92,stands in front of his WW2 service picture.Mr.Edmonds was a Navigator in an RCAF We llington flying 14 missions over It aly. RememberingAll Our Ve terans,Pa st and Present. We Shall Not Fo rget! AbbeylawnManorRetirementHome 534 Rodd Avenue,Pickering (East off Rosebank Road just above the lake) 905-509-2582 www.abbeylawnmanor.com Joe Dickson MPP Remembering the people who gave up their lives for our freedom! Joe Dickson MPP Ajax-Pickering Support our Vets throughAjax, Pickering and Claremont Legions by buying a Poppy.“WE TREAT YOUR HOME LIKE OUR OWN!” AJAX ROOFING Roofing For Over 20 Ye ars (905) 427-2116 www.ajaxroofing.com DON’T FORGET WE ALSO DO BLOWN IN AT TIC INSULATION. CALL AJAX ROOFING TODAY FOR A FREE QUOTE! TWO TIME READER’S CHOICE AWARD WINNER! #1 ROOFING BUSINESS! 2012Diamond WE SUPPORT OUR TROOPS & VETERANS! THANK YO U! InObser vanceof Remembrance Day Join us in our Remembrance Day Observance Sunday, November 11th, at 10:45 am Esplanade Park, City Hall Pickering On behalf of the City of Pickering and its Members of Council, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude towards our wonderful and heroic veterans for all they have sacrificed to protect freedom and preserve peace. Mayor Dave Ryan “Knowledge with Understanding” ~ Infants to 14 years ~ Private School 401 KINGSTON RD. PICKERING (South side of Hwy. #2, just west of library) P: 905-509-1722 • www.mlcp.ca SUPPORTINGOUR TROOPSPAST PRESENTAND FUTURE PI C K E R I N G AD V E R T I S I N G F E A T U R E During these tough economic times, businesses need an affordable way to advertise their products and services and create a name for themselves in the community. 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RUST PROOFING FROM $89.00 COMPLETE CAR ALSO OFFERING: • BLACK ASPHALT UNDERCOATING• ELECTRONIC RUST MODULE PROTECTION Federal Greenbelt lands prime for parkland: Friends of the Rouge Watershed MOYA DILLON mdillon@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Rouge Park advocates are calling on Parks Canada to expand the study area of the new Rouge National Urban Park, pointing to government-owned land in Pickering as a prime addition. Jim Robb, general manager of Friends of the Rouge Watershed, was in Ottawa on Oct. 31 to address the Federal standing commit- tee on environment and sustainable devel- opment, touting a park concept created by area residents and park stakeholders in 2010 that calls for a 100-square-kilometre park corridor stretching from the Oak Ridges Moraine to Lake Ontario. “The current study area was drafted before public input even started,” Mr. Robb explained, pointing to the Pickering federal lands as an ideal area to include, since they are already owned by the government and include land designated under the provin- cial Greenbelt. “Southern Ontario is one of the most poor- ly served areas in terms of national parks,” Mr. Robb said. “Rouge Park is the last and best opportuni- ty to protect a public park in southern Ontar- io, we really shouldn’t squander that. We want to see Parks Canada create a true eco- logical corridor that goes around the urban corridor.” Pam Veinotte, superintendent of the Rouge National Urban Park, says the proposed study area of about 57 square kilometres came from a report by the Rouge Park Alli- ance, and is an improvement over the exist- ing park’s 47 square kilometres. “It is a significant increase to the current park,” Ms. Veinotte said, noting that expan- sion is not likely, but that public input will be considered. “The study area we’re dealing with at the moment is the one that’s in the concept, that’s where we stand at this point, but obvi- ously we take consultation seriously and we’re listening to everything the public has to tell us.” Pickering Councillor Jennifer O’Connell, who was a member of the Rouge Park Alli- ance, calls the proposed Urban National Park a “unique concept” that requires com- plicated planning, but says she would also like to see Pickering’s federal lands included in the new park. “I think it makes logical sense to include and protect the airport lands because they’re already owned by the federal government,” she said, noting that some of the Markham federal lands located next to Pickering are in the study area already. Councillor Peter Rodrigues disagrees, say- ing while he would like to see the Pickering lands protected, he would rather see them used for agriculture. “Trees are a lesser evil but I would like to see the land preserved as farmland,” he said. For Mr. Robb and the Friends of the Rouge Watershed, expansion of the park study area is crucial. “We really do want a national park, but not if it means going backward in terms of eco- logical protection and preservation,” he said. “We’re hopeful we can get this process back on track so a park vision that’s been developed over 22 years doesn’t get watered down and destroyed by this process.” Parks Canada is currently reviewing pub- lic input for the creation of a strategic plan for the park. A summary report of the public comments gathered should be available by the end of 2012. For more information visit www.pc.gc.ca. Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details BE INFORMED! Advocates call for more Pickering lands to be included in Rouge Park SUBMITTED ILLUSTRATION PICKERING -- The map on the left shows the study area for the Rouge National Park. On the right is the expanded 100-km-square study area that Friends of the Rouge Watershed is urging the federal government to consider. > To advertise in our Focus On Business feature call Connie Baker at 905-579-4400 ext. 2271 cbaker@durhamregion.com du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 9 , 2 0 1 2 17 AP Mike Ruta - Entertainment Editor • mruta@durhamregion.com Editorial OpinionsWhat’s On On in Oshawa WHITBY -- See some of the most festive homes in Durham while supporting a Whitby art gallery. Station Gallery’s Holiday House Tour is a Dur- ham Region holiday tradition, this year running throughout the region on Nov. 17. “View homes decorated for the holidays by famed interior designers and home decor retail- er Rousseau’s, Sum of 3 and Sandra Carducci Designs,” states a press release. “This one-day event also features the private home of Whitby’s latest home decor shop... as featured in House and Home magazine.” Tickets are $25 and available at Station Gal- lery, online (whitbystationgallery.com). You can also get tickets at Bowring and Van- dermeer Nursery in Ajax. On in Whitby Songs From the Halls tour in Oshawa this weekend CASHBOXCANADA.CA OSHAWA -- Michelle Wright is back in Durham this weekend, performing a Sunday concert at 8 p.m. at Oshawa’s Regent Theatre. It’s one of several shows coming up at the historic theatre in the coming weeks. OSHAWA -- Michelle Wright is celebrating the spe- cial honour bestowed upon her last year with the Songs from the Halls Tour. The country artist was inducted into the Cana- dian Country Music Hall of Fame last year. “Michelle Wright) celebrates this honour in 2012 with a special concert tour featuring many of her award-winning greatest hits plus a spectacular collection of world-class songs from members of various Halls of Fame whose music -- country, pop, soul and rock -- has inspired Michelle throughout her career, from Anne Murray and Merle Haggard to Aretha Franklin and Al Green,” states a press release. Wright plays Oshawa’s Regent Theatre, 50 King St. E., on Nov. 11. Next up at the Regent: Nov. 16 -- The Trews, Acoustic 2012; Nov. 22 -- Matt Dusk -- Good News; Nov. 23 -- Myles Goodwin and April Wine; and, Nov. 24 -- Christmas with Elvis 2012. For tickets and more information, visit tickets. regenttheatre.ca or call 905-721-3399, ext. 2. The Trews: unplugged in Durham Band plays Regent Theatre Nov. 16 MIKE RUTA mruta@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- Playing acoustically is some- thing The Trews do all the time. And Durham music fans can listen in when the Toronto-based hard-rock band plays The Regent Theatre in Oshawa on Nov. 16, a concert presented by Metro- land Durham Region. “When we get together... we tend to (play acoustic and sing together),” Trews’ guitarist John-Angus MacDonald says in an interview. “I think we have an inter- esting blend of voices and I don’t think that always comes across when we play (electric).” Fans will hear music from the band’s upcoming EP release, Thank You and I’m Sorry, in addition to hits from The Trews’ JUNO-nominated live DVD, Friends and Total Strangers. MacDonald was calling from Australia, where the band is playing several dates as part of its 2012 Acoustic Tour. It’s their fourth trip down under and MacDonald says they’ve been made to feel welcome. “There’s this great brotherly love between the two countries,” he says. It’s hard to believe The Trews have been releasing music for about a decade, since House of Ill Fame in 2003. The band formed in high school in their native Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Their big break came in 2002 when The Trews entered and won Rock Search, an annual contest hosted by CHTZ-FM in St. Catharines. Since then they’ve had two Gold albums and 13 Top 10 radio singles in Canada. “In some ways it’s gone quick... it just depends on how you see it,” MacDonald says. “Once you get on the treadmill and you’ve had some success... you start run- ning on that treadmill. I guess we’re vet- erans now.” He laughs at the thought, noting the members are all around 30 years old. “We don’t feel we’re over the hill, past our prime.” Musically, MacDonald says while fans have their favourite songs, “I personally feel we’re getting better.” Now based in Toronto, MacDonald says the band knows Oshawa well. He explains that on the paternal side of bassist Jack Syperek’s family, his grand- parents lived in Oshawa before moving out east. When the band in 2000/2001 left Nova Scotia to come and try to make it in Toronto, they ended up staying with Syperek’s family for a time. Back to the music, and MacDonald says, “there’s sort of a levity to the lyrics” on Thank You and I’m Sorry. “It’s a pretty rough-’n’-ready collection of songs that we had left over,” he says. “I don’t want to call them leftovers because they’re really strong.” “We were working in the country and there was this laid-back approach going on and I think it’s reflected in the songs.” The Trews have played with and opened for the Rolling Stones, Robert Plant and other huge names in music. But MacDonald says playing Twist and Shout with Bruce Springsteen this sum- mer in New Brunswick, “because it’s so fresh in my mind,” stands out. There’s a funny account of it on the band’s web- site, thetrewsmusic.com. MacDonald says “it was such a surreal moment. “Just watching the guy perform at 62 or whatever he is, just the energy and stam- ina... he has, it bowled me over.” Show time in Oshawa is 8 p.m. The Regent is at 50 King St. E. For tickets, visit regenttheatre.ca or call 905-721-3399, ext. 2. PHOTO BY CATIE LAFFOON OSHAWA -- The Trews play Oshawa’s Regent Theatre on Nov. 16 as part of their Acoustic 2012 tour. > ‘‘I think we have an interesting blend of voices and I don’t think that always comes across when we play (electric).’ John-Angus MacDonald LUNAFEST is coming to Durham OSHAWA -- Durham residents are invit- ed to attended the 11th Annual National Touring Film Festival. The event highlights women as lead- ers in society, illustrated through nine short films by female filmmakers. The films range from animation to fictional drama and cover topics such as wom- en’s health, motherhood, body image and aging. My Sister’s Voice, which provides counselling and supporting services in Durham to women, is hosting the event. LUNAFEST is a fundraiser designed to promote awareness about women’s issues, highlight female filmmakers and bring women together in the communi- ty. LUNAFEST is at the OUT Lounge and Eatery, 540 King St. W., Unit 2, Oshawa, Sunday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 or $5 for students; group rates are also available. All pro- ceeds from LUNAFEST go to the Breast Cancer Fund and My Sister’s Voice. For more information, contact My Sis- ter’s Voice at 905-668-5578 or e-mail mysistersvoice@rogers.com. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 9 , 2 0 1 2 18 AP Photo By Peter redman WHITBY -- The Fezziwig family, played by, from left, Drew Douglas, Laila Drain, Damien Landon-Hoffmann, Chris Race and Amy Fowler, took a break during rehearsals for A Christmas Carol on Nov. 4. The Whitby Courthouse Theatre production, which has a cast of 30, opens Nov. 15. Get Scrooged in Whitby Theatre group stages Dickens’s A Christmas Carol mike ruta mruta@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- Charles O’Connor says there will be “lots of surprises” in Whitby Court- house Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol. The beloved Christmas tale runs Nov. 15 to Dec. 1. Beyond its popularity on a pure entertain- ment value (who could forget Alastair Sim as Scrooge in the 1951 film), O’Connor says maybe A Christmas Carol and Scrooge’s change of heart provides a needed remind- er, especially at this time of year. “Perhaps sometimes it shows a little bit of us in it, from being very selfish to more honest and giving,” he says. “I’m sure we all have a little bit of Scrooge in us.” O’Connor notes there have been many versions, film and otherwise, including a full-fledged musical and a one-man show featuring Patrick Stewart, aka Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Genera- tion. However WCT is going with a new stage adaptation which is as close to the Charles Dickens original as any other play. It features many songs, some very familiar holiday tunes and others carols that were popular in Dickens’s era. O’Connor explains that the songs act as segues from one scene to another. And there are a lot of scenes, 30 in all, as the play is broken up into five acts, each of which has six scenes. The act breakdowns are familiar to those who know the story: the death of Marley, Marley visits Scrooge, Scrooge is visited by Christmas past, pres- ent and future. O’Connor says the play also incorporates storytellers and “it’s going to be a surprise when (audiences) see the storytellers.” He confesses that A Christmas Carol is one of his personal favourites. He says he has cast people from all nationalities in the play and they range from children to adults, 30 people in all. The cast includes John Lunman of Oshawa as Ebenezer Scrooge, Jared Landori-Hoff- man of Pickering as Ebenezer as a child, Richard Kerr of Oshawa as Jacob Marley, Chris Race of Whitby as Bob Crachit/Fez- ziwig. Karen Romualdez of Whitby as Mrs. Crachit and Oshawa’s Heather Sessions as the Ghost of Christmas Past. An Oshawa resident, O’Connor says he’s been involved in theatre for about 30 years. He was president of the Scugog Choral Society for eight years and has done theatre work in Uxbridge, Oshawa and Markham. This is his first time working with WCT. Next up at WCT is Cabaret!, running Jan. 31 to Feb. 16, followed by The Rocky Horror Show, March 30 to April 20. Whitby Courthouse Theatre plays are performed in the Centennial Building, 416 Centre St. S., Whitby. For tickets, visit whitbytheatre.org or pick them up at Lafontaine, 100 Brock St. S., Whitby (905-430-3774). >‘‘Perhaps sometimes it shows a little bit of us in it, from being very selfish to more honest and giving. I’m sure we all have a little bit of Scrooge in us.’ Charles O’Connor du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 9 , 2 0 1 2 19 AP ‘King’ Roy plays Ajax Elvis tribute artist Roy LeBlanc in town Nov. 18 AJAX -- The King is coming to Ajax for a Christmas gospel concert. Pickering Village United Church welcomes Elvis tribute artist Roy LeBlanc on Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. Appearing with LeBlanc is the Roy.L Tribute band, backed by the Fabulous Ton- nettes. LeBlanc has won the world’s largest Elvis contest in Collingwood twice, in 1999 and 2001. In 2003, he was named the World’s Finest Elvis Impersonator in Las Vegas. “With his uncanny resemblance to Elvis combined with his high-energy interactive shows, Roy LeBlanc leaves every audience feeling that they have truly experienced The King himself,” states a press release. Tickets are $25 each, $15 for those 12 and under, available by calling the church at 905- 683-4721 or by e-mail, pvuc@pvuc.ca. Ten dollars from each ticket sold goes toward community service work at the church. The church is at 300 Church St. N. > pic2fly.com AJAX -- Pickering Village United Church hosts champion Elvis tribute artist Roy LeBlanc next weekend. Rootsy Tim Williams performs in Greenbank SCUGOG -- The Greenbank Folk Music Soci- ety welcomes a 40-year veteran of the roots music scene on Nov. 17. Tim Williams plays Greenbank Centennial Hall at 8 p.m. “Inspired by the hillbilly and western swing music he heard as a child, Tim absorbed late 50s rhythm and blues and rock ‘n’ roll, Hawaiian and Mexican music, early 60s folk and bluegrass ‘like a sponge’ before discov- ering a passion for traditional blues styles which was fuelled by seeing many first-gen- eration blues musicians live during the blues boom of the mid and late 60s,” states a press release. Tickets are $25 and available: at Blue Heron Books, 62 Brock St. W., Uxbridge, 905-852- 4282; P O E Design, 146 Queen St., Port Perry, 905-985-0060; or by phoning 905-985-8351 to reserve tickets and for more information. Greenbank Centennial Hall is at 19965 Hwy. 12, Greenbank, at Durham Rd. 21, west of Prince Albert. Visit the society on Facebook. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 9 , 2 0 1 2 20 AP Country artist plays Whitby WHITBY -- Award-winning Canadian country musician Jason McCoy’s 2012 tour, The Perfect Gift, makes a stop in Whitby for two shows. The concerts will see McCoy performing solo acoustic, with a hi-tech twist: a video screen that includes special guests and fea- tures home videos and scenes from his upcoming CMT special Christmas at the Grand. Residents of all ages can enjoy Christmas classics and new hol- iday originals, along with Christ- mas stories. The concerts are at Class Act Dinner Theatre, 104 Consumers Dr., Whitby, on Dec. 16 and Dec. 17. “My favourite part of my job is entertaining,” McCoy says in a press release. “With The Perfect Gift tour, I get to interact with the crowd on a more personal level. It’s going to be an amazing tour with great holiday music and a lot of laughs.” McCoy was nominated for a 2012 JUNO Award for his 2011 release, Everything. He is also a two-time Canadi- an Country Music Association award winner for Male Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. For tickets and more informa- tion, call 905-668-2229 or visit class-act.ca. Class Act is at 104 Consumers Dr. THEAGENCYGROUP.COM WHITBY -- Country artist Jason McCoy plays Whitby’s Class Act Dinner Theatre Dec. 16 and 17. Palliative& Healthcare Services Durham’s Healthcare Services should be commended on the work that they do for our community. This years theme is “We Listen, We Care” is a strong reminder of the importance hospice and palliative care providers place upon the wishes and priorities of those they serve. And this is seen in all that they do. Whether they are reaching out to the community, educating other healthcare professionals, or telling elected of cials why quality end-of-life care is important, it’s the way they honour the patients and families they serve that sets them apart. Palliative Care focuses on caring, not curing and, in most cases, care is provided in the patient’s home. Care also is provided in freestanding hospice centres, hospitals, and nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. Home Health care extends the principles to a broader population that could bene t from receiving this type of care earlier in their illness or disease process. No speci c therapy is excluded from consideration. An individual’s needs must be continually assessed and treatment options should be explored and evaluated in the context of the individual’s values and symptoms. Advertising Feature Contact us at 905-240-4522 or 1-877-668-9414 •www.durhamhospice.com Companions through palliative transitions. 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While it all comes with the process, the celebrity status of being asked for an autograph was something she didn’t anticipate. “Going back to my elementary school and them asking me to sign things is humbling,” she recounts of a recent visit to Westcreek Public School. “I don’t know how to handle it some- times because I am still the same girl.” The Grade 12 student at Dunbarton spent the summer playing on an elite travel team, competing in showcase tournaments in Montreal, Kentucky and Ohio. When recruiters first approached her to find out her intentions, she was a lit- tle surprised. “It’s very humbling. You never really think it could happen to you. The fact that it does, you know you are doing something right,” says the 17 year old. She went on two official visits, with an offer coming from Bryant and another from Long Island University. The visit to Bryant sealed the deal, in her mind. “The coaches, I found I had a con- nection with them. The campus was very country style which I really liked. Everything was spaced out, everything was green, everything was open. “I felt like it was something I was used to. It was elegant, it was so well kept and that was something I wanted to be a part of.” While all of those pieces fit nicely together, none were at the top of her list of criteria. “The priority for me was if it had my degree and was it a high-level degree,” she says. “Is it a well-known academic school? That was first and foremost.” When she enrolls in the fall of 2013, her area of focus away from the bas- ketball court will be on her biology studies. At this juncture it seems like an eternity away for the five-foot-two point guard, so she is taking her expe- rience and mentoring teammates who are facing difficult decisions of their own. “Seeing my other teammates going through the process I’m trying to help them along and make sure they aren’t too emotionally attached so they are making correct decisions,” she says. >Bulldogs add some bite JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND PICKERING -- Dunbarton’s Chanel Ramcharran will be off to Bryant University in Rhode Island next fall where she will play basketball on a scholarship and study biology. Sports Briefs A host of Durham athletes honoured in OUA rugby HAMILTON -- The OUA handed out its 2012 major rugby awards and announced the league all-star teams this week with plenty of honours coming to athletes out of Durham Region. After helping the Western Mustangs to a 7-1 mark during the regular season, Pickering native Geoff Wharburton was one of five members of the team to be named an OUA all-star, while two of the other four hail from Whitby in James Ojo and Courtney Mendez. Elsewhere, Whitby’s Cam Stones of the McMaster Marauders was chosen as an OUA all- star for the second time. Stones was one of four McMaster players who earned the honour. At Brock, after playing only four games and registering just three points in 2011, Badgers fly half Zack Lamacraft of Pickering exploded this season. He scored 68 points on 21 converts, seven penalty goals, and one try, to finish second in OUA scoring and leading to the first all-star award of his career. Other Badgers to earn all-star status included junior Ben Thompson of Whitby, who becomes a two-time all-star, having won his first award in 2010. Trio shine for Durham College in volleyball loss to Trent OSHAWA -- In an early season match-up between two of the top-ranked teams in Ontario, the Lords dropped a 3-2 decision to the Trent Excalibur in Peterborough. Set scores were 25-15, 16-25, 26-24, 16-25 and 15-13. Leah Saar of Pickering had 10 kills and three aces while Allison Doris of Ajax registered eight kills and five aces. Ajax’s Melissa Semeniuk round- ed out the list of top scorers with nine kills and four aces. The Lords (1-1) will head back to Peterbor- ough Friday to face Fleming (0-3), coached by Lords hall-of-famer Carol Hart. Durham’s season-opening win was a sweep of George Brown. Mark Kean’s Annandale rink reaches final of Classic WHITBY -- Reigning world champion Glenn How- ard’s team rocked the Whitby Curling Club last week, winning six straight games to capture the Mount Lawn Gord Carroll Classic. Howard picked up the $7,000 last-rock win by picking out a buried Mark Kean stone from the four foot. Toronto’s Jill Mouzar won the ladies’ event by making a fantastic angle raise take-out of a hidden four-foot Jacqueline Harrison rock. Both finals came down to last rock Sunday, ending a fantastic five days of curling. The buzz created by Howard’s first visit to the event was quite evident and produced large crowds of dedi- cated fans. Howard reached the final by edging Ottawa’s Frank O’Driscoll 9-8 on last rock in an exciting offensive match while Sweden’s Niklas Edin was upset 6-5 by Annandale’s Mark Kean’s last-rock draw to the button. The international entries from Norway, Swe- den and the U.S. added interest and excitement. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 9 , 2 0 1 2 21 AP du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 9 , 2 0 1 2 22 AP Carrier of the We ek Ajax & Pickering Locations8 Salem Rd South Ajax, ON L1S 7T7 To day’s Carrier of the Week is Adam. He enjoys video games and building. Adam has received dinner vouchers compliments of McDonald’s, Subway and Boston Pizza. 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 Sat. 9 - 1:00 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 *DELIVERED TO SELECTED HOUSEHOLDS ONLY Friday, November 9, 2012 Flyers Friday 1889 Brock Rd. #24, Pickering Sam’s Club-Walmart Centre 300 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax (at Bayly Street) 6 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax(at Kingston Road) 279 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax(East of Salem Road) 255 Salem Rd. S. D#1(at Achiles Road) Ajax 42 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax Pickering Village 465 Bayly St.W.#5, Ajax (at Westney Road) Ajax 1995 Salem Rd. N. Ajax (at Ta unton Road) 260 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax (inside Ajax Home Depot) Congratulations Adam for being our Carrier of the Week. *CLIP & CLICK AJAX PICKERING *DELL COMPUTERS AJAX PICKERING *FM WINDOWS PICKERING *LITTLE CAESARS AJAX *NEW HOMES AJAX PICKERING *P & G BRANDSVER AJAX PICKERING *PRINCESS AUTO AJAX PICKERING *SHOPPERS DRUG MART AJAX PICKERING *THE LOBSTER HOUSE PICKERING *VANAIK AJAX WIN A $200 GIFT CARD FROM We ’ll publish selected recipes in our 14th Annual Christmas in your Community edition, Thursday November 29, 2012 along with the winner. We dnesday November 14th, 5:00 pm Bantams crush Markham 27-6 in COMFL final MARKHAM -- Having defeat- ed the Markham Raiders in the regular season, the Ajax-Picker- ing Dolphins bantam team had high hopes of winning the league championship in the rematch. The Raiders got on the board first with some first-down runs that culminated in a touchdown. The Dolphins began their attack with wide receiver Kenan Clarke, who rushed for 60 yards on a kick return. This set up a touchdown for Quintyn Pettiford, who rushed in the first of his two touchdowns on the day. Kicker Devonte Mitch- ell added the extra point, making the score 7-6 for the Dolphins. The second quarter produced some big defensive tackles by the Dolphins, with big plays coming from Cameron Tabata- baei, Shamar Grant, Jaiden Cruz, Christopher Sabat and Nathaniel Chung, who denied a first-down attempt by the Raiders. The third quarter was once again led by Quintyn Pettiford and Jaiden Cruz. They took turns rushing through the middle of the Raiders’ defence, with Cruz forc- ing his way into the end zone for the Dolphins second touchdown of the day, making the score 13-6. By the fourth quarter, the Dol- phins saw the championship within reach. Daniel Cousins batted down a pass attempt that broke up a crucial play by the Raiders. After a few defensive plays the Dolphins got the ball back and handed it off to Petti- ford who rushed his way to the end zone for another Dolphins touchdown, increasing the lead to 20-6 for the Dolphins as Devonte Mitchell completed the convert. On the next Raiders drive, with minutes remaining in the game, Kenan Clarke got an interception and brought it back 70 yards to the house. When the final whistle blew the Dolphins were victorious, win- ning the COMFL championship by a score of 27-6. Submitted photo DURHAM -- The Ajax-Pickering Dolphins bantam football team won the COMFL championship, beat- ing Markham 27-6 in the final playoff game. Ajax-Pickering Dolphins finish as champions> LOSSA football is down to the finals DURHAM -- The LOSSA foot- ball league has navigated its way through the regular season and playoffs, with only championship games to be decided in both the Tier One and Tier Two divisions. Tier One Senior Semifinal playoffs Donald A. Wilson 32, Pickering 6 Led by the tandem of CJ Ste- phens and Andrew Smith, the Gators have reached the Tier I championship for a seventh consecutive season, defeating Pickering 32-6. Holy Trinity 28, Paul Dwyer 27 Playing the Saints for the third time this season, the Titans turned the tables scoring 20 unanswered points in the final three quarters to prevail by one point and advance to the Tier I finals this Saturday at 3 p.m. Tier Two Senior Semifinal playoffs Sinclair 7, Ajax 3 In a defensive struggle, the Celtics, on a failed third and touchdown attempt, received a reprieve when a Ram defender was called for pass interference. With the ball placed on the one- yard line, Sanjay Francis would carry the ball over the goal line as the Celtics overcame a 3-0 defi- cit. St. Mary 33, O’Neill 1 The remarkable turnaround season for the Monarchs contin- ued as they shut down the potent O’Neill offence, allowing only a rouge by Brandon Costello on a kickoff. Tier One Junior Semifinal playoffs Holy Trinity 34, Donald A. Wilson 27 Trailing by 21 with just over three minutes remaining, a furi- ous fourth-quarter comeback by the three-time defending cham- pions fell just short when Josh Ritchie intercepted a Gator pass deep in Titans territory in the final minute. Pickering 14, Paul Dwyer 7 Pickering advanced to the junior championship on Satur- day, Nov. 10 (12 p.m. start at Civic Fields) for a league-record 20th time as they escaped with a nar- row seven-point victory over the Paul Dwyer Saints. Tier Two Junior Semifinal playoffs Ajax 34, Eastdale 19 The Rams advanced to the Tier II junior championship on. Their opponents will be fellow Ajax-based J. Clarke Richardson. Three players had two touch- down games: Zach White and Trey Humes for Ajax and Aaron Young for Eastdale. Rams Tristen Wilson added four converts. J. Clarke Richardson 33, St. Stephen 0 The pounding running style of George Goudogianis proved to be too much for the Royals to handle as the second-seeded Richardson Storm qualified for the Tier II championship. Goud- ogianis tallied three touchdowns. Quarterback J’van Manhertz and Tevin Lawrence each had one while Tyler Knights-Rocheleau kicked two converts. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 9 , 2 0 1 2 23 AP Windmill Farms is currently seeking to ﬁ ll the following positions. DZ class drivers and warehouse personnel. Drivers Full time various shifts including weekend work. Clean abstract required. 5 ton truck experience an asset. $12 to $13 per hr. Email resume to johnteixeira@windmillfarms.ca Warehouse personnel/Order picker Full and part time various shifts including weekend work. Must be a team player with a great attitude including the ability to learn quickly and be accurate in a fast pace environment. Previous material handling equipment experience a plus. $12 to $13 per hr. Email resume to Steve@windmillfarms.ca Durham Catholic District School Board PLUMBER- Temporary Position The Durham Catholic District School Board invites applications from qualified candidates interested in the above position. For more information, please visit us at www.dcdsb.ca "Career Opportunities" Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and resume no later than Monday, November 19, 2012 to: Sonja Ruby, Human Resources Assistant Durham Catholic District School Board 650 Rossland Road West, Oshawa, Ontario L1J 7C4 Fax (905) 576-6414 E-mail: sonja.ruby@dcdsb.ca We are an equal opportunity employer. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Jim McCafferty Paul Pulla Chair of the Board Director of Education Catholic Education: Learning & Living in Faith www.dcdsb.ca ASHLEY FURNITURE HOMESTORESALES and CUSTOMER SERVICE Pickering, ON Positions also avail. in Mississauga Ashley Furniture Homestore, the #1 furniture retail store, is seeking Sales Associates for our Pickering location opening in March 2013. We are seeking full time sales associates and customer service agents that are customer focused, energetic, and outgoing to drive our business. We offer competitive compensation, with opportunities to increase your in- come potential and a benefits plan. Training is provided and paid for by Ashley. Necessary Skills and Abilities: • Desire to work with the public. • Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. • Dependable, responsible contributor who is committed to excellence and success • Team player that thrives in customer service, ability to effectively prioritize and adapt to change. • Highly adaptable, positive, resilient, and is open to new ideas. • These full time opportunities include a full training program to help you succeed. Sales Essential Functions • To meet and greet customers, discover their needs, and present our merchandise. • Produce and maintain a level of sales goals required by management and Ashley Furniture's by serving customers, selling products, and meeting customer needs. • Give suggestions, increase sales with add on items and accessories, and close customer selections. • Explain special financing plans, delivery procedures, warranties, etc. • Entice customers per management plans and own incentive (personal contacts, letters, thank you notes, special promotion contacts). • Coordinate delivery with customer and warehouse personnel. • Follow-up with customers on a timely basis after the delivery. • Complete appropriate paperwork for all sales • Responsible for security of store and store merchandise. Ashley invests in the latest production equipment, transportation, design systems and business tools. We also invest in people. Below is a list of some of the benefits that Ashley offers to employees. • Competitive Pay Scales. • Bonuses and Rewards based on Performance. • Opportunities to Advance in Your Career, Internal Training Programs, • Benefits after 3 months. At Ashley Furniture HomeStore employees are treated with respect, helped to succeed through support and training, and encouraged to grow personally and professionally. Come realize your potential. Your future is here! If you are interested in the Sales or Customer Service positions, please email your expression of interest along with your contact information to careers@ashleyhomestores.ca Resumes are preferred, but are not required. Durham Catholic District School Board ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER Voluntary Member Durham Catholic District School Board is committed to the continual improvement of access to school board facilities, policies, programs, practices and services for students, staff, parents/guardians, volunteers and members of the community with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Accessibility Advisory Committee reviews and maintains a multi-year accessibility plan. As such, Durham Catholic School District School Board's Accessibility Advisory Committee is currently seeking representation from a community volunteer for a one year term with the possibility of renewal, to assist in providing input into the accessibility planning process. If you are interested in becoming a voluntary member of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, please send your resume and AODA Philosophy Statement on or before Monday, November 19, 2012 to: Sonja Ruby, Human Resources Assistant Durham Catholic District School Board 650 Rossland Road West, Oshawa, Ontario L1J 7C4 Fax (905) 576-6414 E-mail: sonja.ruby@dcdsb.ca For more information about our AODA Plan, please visit us at www.dcdsb.ca We are an equal opportunity employer. Jim McCafferty Paul Pulla Chair of the Board Director of Education Catholic Education: Learning & Living in Faith www.dcdsb.ca Container Recycling Facility in Ajax requires EXPERIENCED SALESPERSON to manage existing accounts as well as develop new sales to chemical, lubricant, detergent, food and pharmaceutical industries. 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Call Joe at JAC (905)622-5959 Career TrainingFeatureC Drivers Sales Help& Agents Drivers AZ FLOAT DRIVER required for Ajax based company to transport lift equipment. Must have excellent knowledge of GTA. Must live locally. Must be physically fit. Guaranteed 40 hours per week. Benefits package. Email resume to resumes@dwightcrane.com TAXI DRIVERS required for Taxi Taxi in Oshawa. Full or part time shifts available. For more details please visit: http://www.taxi-taxi.ca/apply or call Dave or Trevor at 905-571-1234 GeneralHelp SUPERINTENDENT re- quired full-time for Oshawa apartment complex. Suitable for retired/semi-retired couple w/minimum 3 years experience. No pets. Fax resume 416-297-9499 or email resume: milena@woburngroup.ca AJAX MANUFACTURER re- quires full-time General Warehouse person. Please fax resume: 289-372-3046 or email: jrcarr@rogers.com. Career Tr ainingFeatureC Drivers GeneralHelp CLEANERS REQUIRED for established maid service. Part-time to full-time hours. Drivers license and criminal check mandatory. Experi- ence preferred. Email: masterpiececleaning@ hotmail.com or fax 905-665-4499 DO YOU WANT a career but don't have a degree? Are you self motivated and have the desire to make it in life? You might be the right per- son for our company. Call Joel at 289-388-2473 wdebanks@gmail.com FULL TIME LABOUR f o r a renovation company in Port Perry, must have a G license, be detail oriented and be able to start right away. Email resume to rick.mappin@gmail.com LOOKING FOR a job? Growing Medical Company in Uxbridge seeking sub-con- tractors for production as- sembly positions. Ability to work from home available. If interested, please forward re- sume to HR@oasyshealth- care.com Mail or deliver to: Oasys Healthcare, 191 Main St. N., Uxbridge, ON L9P 1R2 Career Tr ainingFeatureC Drivers GeneralHelp PHARMACY TECHNICIAN, Full-time. Must be experi- enced. Flexible hours. Drop off resume to: Main Drug Mart, 1450 Kingston Rd. Pickering. PWD REQUIRES DEMON- STRATORS to work in our new Oshawa Costco loca- tion, opening. If you enjoy talking to customers we are willing to train. We welcome Seniors, Students, and Homemakers. All positions, currently hiring permanent part-time. Contact telephone: 905-686-7278 Or e-mail pwd1128@pwddemomanag- ers.com START NOW! Have fun! Gain great experience! Work with people! 15 F/T positions in Customer Service NOW! Up to $20/hr. 40/hrs/wk. Hiring by November 16th. Taelyn 1 888 767 1027 TAXI DRIVERS NEEDED immediately for Whitby & Ajax. Computer GPS dis- patched. Will train, no experi- ence necessary. Apply to 109 Dundas St. W., Whitby or (905)668-4444 GeneralHelp Skilled &Technical Help GeneralHelp THE SALVATION ARMY Bowmanville Thrift Store is looking for help with deliver- ies/donations to and from the store. Casual as needed. Possible 35 hr/week, some weekend work required. Fax resume (905)623-9789 or email: sabowmanville@yahoo.com. Please no phone calls. UMBRELLA CENTRAL DAYCARE SERVICES is hiring for a contract position at our before/after school age program in Ajax. Mini- mum 2 years RECE experi- ence required. Split shift (7.5hrs/day). E-mail resumes to byng@umbrelladay- care.com. Deadline Nov 14, 2012. WANTED! People with a passion for sales and ser- vice! Join Avon today and have an extra income for the holiday season! Call 1-866-305-9921 for more in- formation! GeneralHelp Skilled &Te chnical Help Salon & SpaHelp AWARD WINNING salon and spa has Stylist Chair rental available (First month FREE). Also hiring Recep- tionist/Assistant. For more information please call (905)728-0435 or email resume to: frontdesk@ labellesalonandspa.com HAIRSTYLIST WANTED, chair rentals, salary or com- mission based. Please call Dave, (905)440-4842. Skilled &Te chnical Help AJAX MANUFACTURER re- quires experienced full-time Flexo Pressman. Please fax resume to: 289-372-3046 or email resume to: jrcarr@rogers.com GeneralHelp Skilled &Technical Help Office Help ACCOUNTANT/OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR. Experi- enced in QB, Excel, payroll and preparation of financial reports essential. Ability to multi-task required. Non- smoking office located in Ajax, car necessary. Job comprises a mix of book- keeping and administrative tasks, control of HR, projects for senior management. Email resume and salary ex- p e c t a t i o n s t o : smbizhireajax@gmail.com Hospital/Medical/Dental EXPERIENCED CERTIFIED Dental Assistant required for new office. Ablesoft and digi- tal X-ray experience pre- ferred. Email resume to: susan.mac50@hotmail.com Sales Help& Agents Hospital/Medical/Dental PERSONABLE Optometric Technician required for full time position in Oshawa. Technology knowledge an asset. Compensation commiserate with experi- ence. Send resume to: optometricassistantwanted@gmail.com REGISTERED MASSAGE Therapist needed at the Pickering Wellness Centre , 30/70 split, 3 days a week, please fax resume 905-420-9449, or call 9 0 5 - 4 2 0 - 9 4 9 4 www.pickeringwellness.ca Lots& Acreages 31 ACRES, stream, potential hobby farm. 15 minutes east of completed 407. Good investment property. 905-797-2037 Mortgages,LoansM 2.89%5 yr. FixedNo appraisal needed.Beat that! Refinance now and Save $$$ before rates rise.Below bank RatesCall for DetailsPeter 877-777-7308Mortgage Leaders Up to 90% LTV Don’t worry about Credit! Refinance Now! Call 647-268-1333 Hugh Fusco AMP #M08005735 Igotamortgage Inc. #10921 www.igotamortgage.ca Available Mortgages Sales Help& Agents Mortgages,LoansM $$MONEY$$ CONSOLI- DATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com Apartments & Flats For RentA 1 BEDROOM apartment for rent, Whitby, Brock & Dun- das area. 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Loving uncle of Maxwell (Pam) Barter and their family. Friends will be received at MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby (North of Hwy 2) 905-443-3376 on Sunday, November 11, 2012 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 12, 2012 at 11 am at Ajax Baptist Church, 56 Angus Drive, Ajax, with visitation 1 hour prior in the church. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ajax Baptist Church or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. MARSHALL, Sandra - It is with great sorrow that the family of Sandra Marshall (nee Frier) announce her passing on Friday November 2, 2012. Passed away surrounded by those she laughed with, lived for and loved. Sandee never complained and met her challenges with courage, strength, grace and always had a zest for life. Soulmate and partner to Mike Hennigar. Loving Mom of Jason and Cherie. Cherished twin sister of Heather Kobzan. Favourite Aunt of Brendan and Kevin. Beloved daughter to Irene Frier. Predeceased by her father Bill Frier and brother in law Steve Kobzan. Sister to Bud in BC. Sandee will be greatly missed by many. There will be a celebration of Sandee's life at the LEGION HALL BRANCH 258, 45 Lawson Rd. West Hill on November 24th, 2012 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. Garage/YardSalesG DOWNSIZING SALE1032 Rouge Valley Dr. PickeringSat. Nov. 10Sun. Nov. 118am - Noon VendorsWantedV In Memoriams Death Notices To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-5110 and let one of our professional advisors help you du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 9 , 2 0 1 2 25 AP Midget A team tops in Cleveland CLEVELAND, OHIO -- The Ajax Knights midget A team rocked Cleveland and rolled home with the championship trophy. For the second time this season, the team has come home as tour- nament champions, this time with the Cleveland Rock ‘n’ Roll Cup. In the first game in the round robin, the Knights won 5-3 over NCHD, a U18 Ohio team com- prised of selected players from area schools. In game two, after spotting the much larger DeLa- salle Pilots a 4-0 lead, Ajax brought the locals down to size with three straight goals. Unfortunately for Ajax an empty netter in the dying seconds sealed the win for the Pilots. In the final round-robin match, the Knight’s showcased their well-balanced attack, top- ping the Ohio U18 Pilots 5-2. The championship game was a rematch of the first game against NCHD, but featured a significant twist. NCHD augmented their roster after their first encounter and had seven new faces in the lineup in an attempt to counter the Knights’ attack. No matter to the Knights, same outcome, a 5-3 victory with the final tally com- ing from tournament MVP Mitch Fowler. The team is looking forward to strutting their stuff in Pittsburgh next month. The coaches are Mike Fowl- er (head coach), Bill McDermott (asst. coach), Kyle Neadles (asst. coach), Andrea Shore (trainer), Norine Flynn (manager). Team members include Andrew Boros, Chris Hay, Adrian Brown, Andre Lewis, Trent Johnston, Tommy Kemp, Kyle McDermott, Stephen Fullerton, Dylan Kingdon, Adam Gardner, Darin Shore, Zack Hope, Morgan Murphy, Jeremy Flynn, Mitch Fowler, Matt Kirk and Tyler Jennings. Submitted photo AJAX -- The Ajax Knights midget A team went undefeated in Cleveland to win the Rock ‘n’ Roll Cup tournament. 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