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As of 4 p.m. on Thursday, the Region had collected 4,110 kilograms (9,061 pounds) of dead single-use dry-cell bat- teries, easily breaking the previous Guinness Book of World Records for the most batteries collected in a 24-hour period, which was 400 pounds and 14 ounces. Peter Veiga, supervisor of waste operations for the Region, said the record is unofficial until approved by Guinness rep- resentatives. One of the benefits of attempting the record was environ- mental, he noted. “We’re keeping all of those chemicals out of the landfill. All landfills leach into the groundwater,” Mr. Veiga said. “We tell everybody that batteries should be recycled. These would end up in the landfill.” Going for a Guinness record was done to “heighten aware- ness and people will pay attention,” Mr. Veiga noted. Raw Materials Company will take the batteries to its facility in Port Colborne for processing. The outer metal casing is recycled into automobile com- ponents, while the inside chemicals are processed into fertil- izer. Only the paper and plastic aren’t recycled. When Dur- ham’s incinerator is operating in two years, those items will be turned into energy, he added. Hazardous chemicals are often discarded down a drain, which Mr. Veiga said shouldn’t be done. “Take it to one of our transfer stations,” he said. The location of the transfer stations can be found at www. durham.ca. Information on where other materials can be dropped off can be found at makethedrop.ca. WATCH the video story @ durhamregion.com Durham charges into record books JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND WHITBY -- David Metcalfe, waste management technician, with some of the batteries collected Nov. 15 during the Region’s first battery recycling program. 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Several residents from Pickering’s West Shore community attended council’s exec- utive committee meeting on Nov. 12 to reg- ister their concerns with the plan, which includes new roads, revamped parking areas and a possible boardwalk for the Frenchman's Bay waterfront. Mary Humphrys, representing the com- munity as interim chairwoman of the newly formed West Shore Ratepayers Association, presented several community requests to council, including that a detailed construc- tion schedule be provided, speed bumps or traffic calming zones be incorporated on Beach Point Promenade, the commu- nity be included formally in any further planning and a communication channel between residents and construction repre- sentatives be made available. "Although the plan is endorsed that doesn't mean changes won't continue to be made," Ms. Humphrys said. "We're requesting we be included in the continu- ing process so there's no more surprises for us." The issue of consultation was a com- mon complaint among residents, many of whom have moved to the community since formal planning for the waterfront began more than 10 years ago. "It's fine to say this was approved 12 years ago but that's not taking into account there are people who have moved in and out of the neighbourhood since then," said resi- dent Laurie Humphries. "I do have some major concerns because this community's been operating quite effectively without input from anybody, we coexist quite beautifully without input from anybody. I'm not against the plan, but I am against this rhetoric there seems to be of us versus them; the best way to create a dynamic city is for every voice to be includ- ed." Other common concerns included the effects of new lighting on area wildlife and reduced parking near the beach. Gord McPherson, manager of environ- mental restoration projects for the Toron- to and Region Conservation Authority, which is working with the City on the proj- ect, stressed the need to balance public use with conservation and noted too much access can put stress on rare flora and fauna from cars or people trampling sensi- tive plants. "People really love our conser- vation lands, they've become an important local and regional attribute," he said. "What we want to do is find a balance of uses in that park between appropriateness of habitat, public use and the function of that park because otherwise the conser- vation value of the land will drop. Because of the access people have on the site right now, some of those components are suffer- ing, like the barrier beach. I think this plan, including the reconfiguration of parking, strikes a balance between public use and conservation." Councillors voted to approve several amendments put forward by Councillor Jennifer O'Connell, including that the West Shore Ratepayers Association and other community groups be consulted, a park- ing contingency plan be created in case expanded parking becomes necessary and a proposed children's play area be removed due to safety concerns from residents. Councillors voted to recommend approv- al of the plan as amended. A final vote will be held at the regular council meeting on Nov. 19. THE EXPO The Expo will provide tools and resources to assist employers to become more inclusive in their hiring practices. The Expo will include community supports, employment services, education and training services, assistive devices companies, and professional services. 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EVENT INFORMATION DATE: November 30 th, 2012 TIME: 9a.m. – 5p.m. LOCATION: Abilities Centre 50 Gordon St. Whitby PRICE: $30 PER PERSON includes breakfast and lunch Pre-Registration is Required Lieutenant Governor David Onley Pickering Waterfront Master Plan draws ire from residents> ‘‘I’m not against the plan, but I am against this rhetoric there seems to be of us versus them; the best way to create a dynamic city is for every voice to be heard.’ Mary Humphrys 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 1 6 , 2 0 1 2 4 AP 905-576-7600 $90* Tune Up 24 HRDIAGNOSTICSERVICE$49 (REG. $99) with this ad 1910 Dundas St E Unit 117 Whitby CALL NOW: *November showroom specials only. While quantities last! ~ 16 x 25 x 4 ~ 16 x 25 x 5 ~ Aprilaire 401, 410 ~ Humidifier Pad #35, #10 FILTER SALE BUY ONE... GET ONE... FREE* Christmas effort now in 24th year JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com COURTICE -- The holiday season in Durham Region has officially begun with the launch of the annual Dur- ham Police Christmas Food and Toy Drive. Police Chief Mike Ewles joined fellow officers, volun- teers, a guy named Santa and dozens of enthusiastic children Friday morning at Dr. G.J. MacGillivary Pub- lic School in Courtice for the kickoff of the annual drive, now in its 24th year. “The need is endless,” said Constable Paul Hawry- chuk, a member of Durham’s Crime Prevention Unit, who for the past six years has co-ordinated the effort. Working in conjunction with local charities, busi- nesses and volunteers, Durham police provide needy families with food and gifts to help make the Christmas season bright. Response to the drive -- and requests for help -- have grown since it was launched in 1989, Const. Kids provide exuberant kickoff for Durham police toy, food drive Hawrychuck said “It’s got a lot bigger,” he said. “It’s more recog- nizable.” Friday’s launch had a decidedly festive air, with MacGillivary students performing Christmas songs, rocking out with the police band The Heat, and nearly rioting when Santa Claus sud- denly appeared. Chief Ewles thanked MacGillivary’s “960 elves” for assisting with the exuberant kickoff. The drive has assisted numerous Durham families over the years, he reminded them. “Think of the number of families we’re going to impact this year and mul- tiply it by 24,” he said. “Thousands and thousands of people.” Assisting in the effort are local auto dealerships, which provide the vehicles used to collect and deliver donations. Organizers rely on local charities to recommend recipients, Const. Hawry- chuck said. Each year he’s busy right up until Christmas Eve, helping dis- tribute donations. He’s joined each year by his family, who have adopted the effort as a kind of Christmas tradition. “My kids have grown up with the Christmas toy drive,” he said, adding that the gratitude displayed by recipients makes the effort rewarding. “There are tears,” Const. Hawrychuk said. “People are over- whelmed with what they get.” Donations can be dropped off at Durham police stations throughout the region and at fire stations in Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington and Ajax. JEFF MITCHELL / METroLand COURTICE -- Toys are piled up at Dr. G.J. MacGillivary Public School in Courtice for the Durham Police Christmas Food and Toy Drive on Nov. 9. > 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 1 6 , 2 0 1 2 5 AP Norainchecksandnopriceadjustments.Nopre-ordersortelephoneorders.Offeravailablewhilequantities Cannotbecombinedwithotheroffers.Selectionmayvary bystore.Savingsareoffourregularpricesunless specified.Seeinstorefordetails. 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The celebration will feature traditional Christ- mas activities that children living in historic Pickering Township would have looked forward to during the festive season. Included in the event will be the Welsh Christ- mas tradition of Calennig, where children go door- to-door on New Year’s Day and deliver a Calennig, which was an apple with three stick legs studded with almonds and cloves with a candle on top. Receiving a Calennig was supposed to bring good luck in the new year. Scottish settlers didn’t celebrate at Christmas, but did celebrate the new year with customs that were intended to encourage good luck. On the stroke of midnight the head of the household would open the doors wide and the old year was then swept out the back door of the house. While this was happening, children and other family members would bang pots and pans, clap their hands and stomp their feet to make as much noise as possible in order to drive away evil spir- its. The event will also feature traditions including Victorian-era parlour games, which were used to entertain family members during Christmas vis- its, and the 19th-century tradition of travelling to the general store to sit on Father Christmas’s lap and tell him your wish list. Children of all ages can enjoy the magic of Christmas past during Christmas in the Village, Winter in the Woods, which will be held on Sun- day, Dec. 9 from noon to 3:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.pickering.ca/ museum or call 905-683-8401. Culture of Christmases past on display in Pickering 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 Local Muslims reaching out to hurricane victims To the editor: Our hearts and prayers go out to the mil- lions of people impacted by the devasta- tion created by Hurricane Sandy that bat- tered much of the east coast, killing several and causing billions of dollars in damage. As Muslims, we believe that human suf- fering is not always explainable or under- standable. In situations like these, we can be closer to God by helping those who are in need. Imams and other Muslim leaders are going to share the message of religious sincerity and compassion with their communities, as part of their faith. We need to discuss the significance of our collective obligation to help the victims of this natural disaster and go beyond occa- sional charity at this time of their greatest need. This is a lesson in human solidarity. Americans have almost always been the first to help disaster victims when it strikes in any corner of the globe. As neighbours, it is our moral and spiri- tual calling to reach out to our brothers and sisters in humanity -- the sons and daugh- ters of Adam who are crying out for relief. Javed Akbar Outreach Services Pickering Islamic Centre Butt, everyone does it... To the editor: After I complained about smokers toss- ing their still-lit butt-ends of their ciga- rettes out the windows of their cars, my smoker friend replied, “Yeah, I know but everyone does it.” Today alone I counted five different driv- ers on my commute to my local office who tossed their butts out their car windows while driving in front of me. Wow, guess my friend is right, everyone does do it. It makes sense not to trash one’s car with smelly cigarette butts. I hate having gum wrappers lying around my car, or in the bottom of my purse or coat pocket, or empty salt packages from fast food plac- es or sugar packet wrappers from coffee shops. They are paper and therefore biodegrad- able so I think from now on, I’ll just toss those little annoyances out my car window. I might just start a new bad habit because if I can get everybody to do it, I know it will be OK. Paper wrappers may not provide that great spark as it hits the hood of the follow- ing car or when it hits the pavement or grass boulevard, but I can feel more assured that these wrappers are smaller than a cigarette butt, more biodegradable and less likely to cause a fire. So, I’d be being far less likely to impact our environment than the smoker who tosses the butt out the window. When my kids or friends ask me why I just threw a wrapper out my car window, I’ll be able to justify my actions. If I get everyone doing it, then it will become the norm. Guess my only real concern is what I tell my kids when they skip school and then say: “Everyone does it.” Bonnie McDevitt Oshawa Postal workers credited for extra effort To the editor: On Oct. 29, I picked up my mail, which included a letter from my granddaughter. It was addressed: Grandma (no last name), (my house #), Pickering ON, (my postal code with the “G” looking like “9”). Canada Post had spent a month trying to deliver this precious letter to me first try- ing one address, then another, then finally guessed it might be my street. I am completely amazed that Cana- da Post would take the time and effort to make this delivery happen, when they could have sent it back to the sender -- she had written her correct return address. I am truly impressed with the dedica- tion of Canada Post staff in figuring out this puzzle, and believe they should be com- mended publicly for their kindness. Suzanne Derome Pickering e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ durhamregion.com Know all the angles when it comes to vaccinations With every plus, there comes a minus, and vaccinations are no exception to that rule. As Durham residents prepare to roll up their sleeves, or in some cases button them down tight, it’s important to know not only the risks of getting a shot, but the risks of not getting vaccinations as well. The annual promotion of seasonal flu shots, along with the ongoing campaign to encourage vaccination against the human papillomavirus, for example, often raise concerns among residents as to the side effects and the component materials that make up vaccines. There’s no doubt that the path to hell can be paved with good intentions. Kaitlyn Armstrong, a teenager in Durham Region discovered that last year, when a series of shots intended to protect young women instead left her in constant pain. Her mother, Yvonne Armstrong, said a heavy concentration of aluminum in the vaccine led to an allergic reaction, as Kait- lyn is allergic to metals. She had no clue this was an ingredient -- something she always looks for as it’s a long-standing allergy of Kaitlyn’s. Kaitlyn’s case is unfortunate. It’s awful when someone tries to do the right thing for their health and it ends up hurting them instead. But vaccinations have been saving lives for generations and have nearly succeed- ed, for example, in eradicating polio. If people begin rejecting vaccinations, who knows what diseases will reappear? Consider pertussis (whooping cough). Earlier this year, Ontario saw several cases recorded in Ontario. According to the World Health Organiza- tion, immunizations save two to three mil- lion lives every year. From infants to senior citizens, immunization prevents debilitat- ing illness, disability and death from dis- eases such as diphtheria, hepatitis A and B, measles, mumps, pneumococcal disease, polio, meningitis and some cancers. How- ever, because they’ve been so effective, some parents and health-care professions no longer feel vaccines are necessary, lead- ing to diseases such as measles and polio making a comeback, the WHO continued. There are risks to everything -- the medi- cations we take, personal-care products we use, even the food we eat. When deciding whether to get a vaccination, consider the risks apparent on either side of that deci- sion. 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He built two greenhouses and proceeded to plant winter crops of lettuce, parsley and watercress. In the spring of 1912 Dick built a house on the property, moved his family from Toronto and began expanding his greenhouses. He planted summer vegetables and most importantly, flowers. His company, Dick Reed Grower, supplied many of the local merchants with vegetables, and the public of Oshawa with flowers for all occasions. From the beginning, Reed’s was a family business – Dick’s wife Nina was instrumental in picking, grading and selling the flowers grown in the greenhouses while R.B. concentrated on the growing. In 1921, Nina and Dick opened their first retail store in Downtown Oshawa at 10 ½ King Street West, changing the business name to R.B. Reed Florist and Grower. Floral deliveries were done with horse and wagon in the summer and horse and sleigh in the winter, until the late 1920’s when Dick bought his first delivery truck. In 1928 Reed’s became the first retail florist in Oshawa to join FTD (Florists’ Transworld Delivery), to which they still belong today! An association spanning an astonishing 84 years. Throughout the 1930’s business continued to grow both at a retail and grower level. The greenhouses were upgraded and enlarged and two of R.B.’s sons joined him in the business – Morris Benns Reed (Morry) and Richard Henry Reed (Henry). At this time, the company name was changed to R.B. Reed and Sons Florists. After the War, both brothers returned to the family business with Morry running the greenhouses and Henry running the flower Reed’s 100th Anniversary 1912-2012 Founder Richard Billingsley Reed. 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 1 6 , 2 0 1 2 12 AP Proudly serving the community for 100 YEARS. Reed’s Florists Ltd. Ajax, Ontario Congratulations and our best wishes on this special milestone. 1912 - 2012 Joe Dickson,MPPAjax–Pickering Community Office 50 Commercial Ave., Suite 201A Ajax, ON L1S 2H5 Te l: 905-427-2060 or 1-866-924-0312 Fax: 905-427-6976 Cell: 289-314-2308 jdickson.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org www.joedickson.onmpp.ca Please call us with any provincial concerns or questions: Happy 100th Anniversary to Reed’s Florists in Ajax. Brothers Jeffery and Phillip Wilson have done an outstanding job of carrying on an Ajax tradition. Cong ratulationsCongratulations on this outstanding milestone. From our Business to yours... Stephen J.Sutherland,C.A.•187 King St E,Oshawa •905-721-8600 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 1 6 , 2 0 1 2 13 AP The City of Pickering, its Mayor, and Members of Council congratulate Reed’s Florists on the occasion of its 100th anniversar y.For the past centur y,Reed’s Florists has helped celebrate our accomplishments; share in our joy; and provide comfort when we needed it. Best wishes for another successful 100 years of bringing happiness to our community. MON -FRI 10AM -9PM, SAT 9:30AM -6PM, SUN 11AM -6PM HWY.401 AT LIVERPOOL ROAD, PICKERING •905.683.7171 pickeringtowncentre.com CONGRATULAT IONS Reed’s Florists on your 100th Anniversary! We are the premium supplier and marketer of commercial & residential fuel and equipment in Durham Region. We offer Onsite Refueling directly to your fleet or storage tanks and have a modern Cardlock facility at our Oshawa location.We also supply a wide range of advanced bulk or packaged lubricant products as well as commercial tanks and pumps. For more information please visit ourwebsiteatwww.frewpetroleum. com or call us at 905-723-3742 or toll free at 1-800-387-6231. We Congratulate Reed’s on their 100th Anniversary. shop. The third brother Edward John Reed (Ted), joined them in the family business at this point as well. The flower business once again flourished with acquisition of other growers and continued retail growth. In 1964, after 43 years in the same location, the retail store in Downtown Oshawa was moved to the high profile corner of Simcoe and Bond Streets. In 1968 Reed’s opened a kiosk in the newly created Oshawa Centre. This expanded the Reed’s operation to two retail stores and a greenhouse, all in Oshawa. In 1969 the Downtown store was moved to 12 Simcoe Street South, where it still is today, 43 years later! In 1977 the Reed brothers decided to reduce their greenhouse operation to intensify their efforts in the retail sector. They sold half the property on Bloor Street and opened a full-service store in the Oshawa Centre. That store was located right next to where their store is today! The Reed brothers sold their business in 1979 and throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s the business continued to grow and evolve. The greenhouses on Bloor street were closed, Reed’s and Ajax/Pickering Flower Shops were merged, creating one of the longest-standing companies in the Region. Now Reed’s had grown to be one of the largest florists in Ontario with locations in Downtown Oshawa (1921), Oshawa Centre (1968), Pickering Town Centre (1972), and Downtown Ajax (1954). In the 1990’s brothers Jeffrey and Philip Wilson purchased Reed’s Florists Limited. Both brothers initially began working for Reed’s on the delivery truck many years before, and continued to help out during the busy holiday seasons of Valentine’s, Christmas and Mother’s Day. “Running a business together as brothers is actually very fun and enjoyable “explains Jeffrey. “We rarely disagree and never fight.” Sending flowers is often reserved for special occasions such as births and weddings and major family events like funerals and memorials. Because of this longstanding tradition, Reed’s has touched the lives of many area families at very important times. Reed’s Florists… growing since 1912! Flowers by Reed’s took root at the corner of Simcoe and Bond Streets. 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 1 6 , 2 0 1 2 14 AP 541 Bayly St. E. Ajax 905-426-8787 • (Next to the Ontario Motor Ve hicle Licensing Office) We congratulateReed’s Florists on thismajor milestone. We look forward to continuing totake care of Reed’s business andwould like to do so for othercommunity businesses as well. www.bryson-insurance.com “DEPENDABLE INSURANCE, OUR ASSURANCE” We wish to congratulate Re ed’s Florist on their 100 th Anniversary QUALITY WHOLESALE FRESH CUT FLOWERS www.florimex-toronto.ca We congratulate Reed’s Florists on this impressive achievement and look forward to continuing to be one of their trusted suppliers. Visit:www.highlandevergreen.com Wishing you continued success! WHITNEY COLLINS-W ILSON Yo ur Fa mily Homeopath 905-430-9431 w-collins@rogers.com www.yourfamilyhomeopath.com Whitby Chiropractic Centre * 117 Byron St N. Whitby “It really is a nice part of our business that we quite often get to see how the product and service impacts those special moments in people’s lives” says Philip. Reed’s imports flowers from Columbia, Equador, Israel, Thailand and across North America. Currently roughly 75% of their fresh product comes from Ontario greenhouses. Reed’s currently occupies approximately 7000 square feet in their Head Office and run 4 retail locations in high traffic areas throughout Durham Region. Reed’s has a staff of 25 dedicated employees including designers, sales people, office staff and delivery drivers. Reed’s is a member of FTD and a top 25 member of Teleflora. For the last 16 years they have consistently won Readers’ Choice awards. Reed’s Florists began as a family business and has remained so until today. Over the last 100 years, Reed’s has only had 5 owners, each one committed to the business and Durham Region. With their roots firmly planted in the community, Reed’s continues to run a successful business by marrying old-fashioned values with innovative designs, and exceptional customer service. “Our business is growing – no pun intended! We are big believers that if you invest in your community, you invest in your future”, says Philip. “As we celebrate 100 years of growth, we thank our family of employees, past and present and thank the residents of Durham Region for making us the company we are today.” “ ank you to all our employees, past and present, and thank you Durham Region for making us the company we are today.” The Wilson brothers and their families, L-R: Whitney, Jeffrey, Braedon, Philip, Kendall, Alexandra, and Tonya. Photo by Jason Chow. 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 1 6 , 2 0 1 2 15 AP Mike Ruta - Entertainment Editor • mruta@durhamregion.com Editorial OpinionsWhat’s On On in Ajax PICKERING -- Nedenia Rocha’s artwork is on dis- play until Nov. 29 at the Pickering Civic Complex. You can see her work Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. “Nedenia has been drawing as far back as she can remember,” states a press release. “Nedenia works mostly with oil pastels and acrylic paints and tries to incorporate a dimen- sional/relief work in her style. Nedenia feels that everyone is naturally partial and drawn to their favourite colours and their eyes settle on those hues by instinct. By using a vast palette, she hopes that people can seek out theirs in her paintings as well.” The civic complex is at 1 The Esplanade. On in Pickering Douglas Gibson dishes on Munro, Davies, Trudeau and other Canadian authors at Ajax ’s St. Francis Centre AJAX -- One of the foremost names in Canadian literature is coming to Ajax to tell stories about some of the country’s greatest authors. Douglas Gibson has been editor and pub- lisher to Canadian literary lions such as Alice Munro, Robertson Davies, Alistair MacLeod, Mavis Gallant and many more. And on Nov. 23 you’ll meet many of them as the Ontario Writers’ Conference presents Sto- ries About Storytellers. “This one-man show consists of Doug Gib- son, in traditional pub- lisher’s uniform of navy blazer and grey flannels, strolling about the stage -- from a podium, to cen- tre stage (where Morley Callaghan fights Ernest Hemingway and a polar bear guts a sled dog), to a chair at a desk/restau- rant table -- telling stories about the authors he got to know well in the course of his amazing career as their editor and publisher,” states a press release. “Each of the 21 authors he discusses at length appears on a central screen behind him, in a lively caricature specially created by the mischievous Tony Jenkins of the Globe and Mail. Bursts of music also enliven the ... show.” The show has played to enthusiastic reviews across the country. At the end of the show, a Q-and-A session will be held followed by an autograph session. Show time in Ajax is 8 p.m. at Ajax’s St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S. Tickets are $45 each and the price includes a copy of Gibson’s book, Stories About Storytell- ers. Order your tickets at www.thewritersconfer- ence/Extras.html. For more information, contact Barbara Hunt at 905-985-4409 or e-mail info@thewriterscon- ference.com. DOUGLAS GIBSON Lots to see and hear in Durham as Christmas approaches MIKE RUTA mruta@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- See a live concert? Are you crazy? I can listen to music on my laptop. True, but as John-Charles Coolen, Dur- ham Community Choir director, notes, you’re missing a big part, the biggest part of the experience if you’re not there in per- son. “These days we’re so used to recordings or television or the Internet,” he muses. “It’s getting rarer to get together with peo- ple at a live concert.” “(The upcoming concert) is a great opportunity in your local community to come and participate in a communal activity. “Music is transitory. On a recording it’s fixed, a snapshot in time, whereas music is the art of creation, creating it for a live audience.” The DCC presents its Christmas Classics Concert on Nov. 25. And the title is no mis- nomer: the choir is performing Vivaldi’s Gloria and Bach’s Magnificat. The concert features guests artists Erin Bardua, Vicki St. Pierre, Paul Ziade, Jona- than Adams and the Talisker Players. All of the soloists, except St. Pierre, are doing solos on their own at the concert. It’s at 3 p.m. at College Park Seventh-day Adven- tist Church, 1164 King St. E., Oshawa. Tickets are $20 for adults, $14 for chil- dren under 12. Tickets are available at the door. For advance tickets, visit www.dur- hamcommunitychoir.on.ca or call 289- 240-6986. Coolen notes the choir is made up of people from all over Durham Region, from those in their 20s and 30s to a singer who just turned 80. “We welcome anybody who wants to sing,” he says. Indeed, if the music in the malls hasn’t clued you in yet, Christmas is coming. In fact, it will be here and gone before you know it. So now is the time to mark your calen- dars as there are a number of festive pro- ductions happening in Durham. From Christmas with Elvis to a more traditional holiday favourite like A Christmas Carol, there’s lots to choose from. Here’s a big taste of what’s happening in the region in the coming weeks: • Music on Mary Street, hosted by Christ Memorial Church Nov. 17, featuring the Durham Youth Orchestra and local vocal- ists and artists. Doors open 6:15 p.m. (www. christchurchoshawa.org 905.728.8251). • Christmas with Elvis 2012, Nov. 24 at 8 p.m. at the Regent Theatre, Oshawa (905- 721-3399, ext. 2, tickets.regenttheatre.ca). • Whitby Courthouse Theatre presents A Christmas Carol to Dec. 1 (whitbytheatre. org, 905-668-8111). • Durham Improv presents its Christmas show, Scrooged Again!, every Friday from Nov. 23 to Dec. 21 at the Jester’s Court in Port Perry (www.durhamimprov.com. SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND OSHAWA -- The Durham Community Choir rehearsed for its Christmas Classics Concert, Nov. 25 at College Park Seventh Day Adventist Church in Oshawa. Ajax JAM festival receives arts award MIKE RUTA mruta@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- Stephanie Herrera’s tal- ents were on display in Oshawa Friday night. The Durham Improv founder received Best Entertainment in Durham Region honours at the 2012 Durham Art of Transition Creative Awards. And Her- rera fittingly provided some entertain- ment, doing a bit where she imper- sonated Megan Fox and then strutting across the stage at the Robert McLaugh- lin Gallery as she sang a vampy song that showed off her impressive singing voice. Herrera opened Durham’s first black box theatre in Oshawa this year, appears in her own show on Rogers television, Stephanie’s Comedy Chat, and was asked by Yuk Yuk’s to organize a weekly improv night in Ajax. She also teaches at Durham and Fleming colleg- es and often has an improv show run- ning somewhere in Durham. So, what keeps this comedic dynamo from resting on her laurels? “It’s just the passion of entertaining,” she said Friday night. “I am most happy when I’m on stage.” The Best Story about Durham Region award went to Empty Cup Media own- ers Carla Sinclair and Colin Burwell for their documentary, Forget Me Knots, about Pickering sculptor Dorsey James. “I started in 2005 out of my parent’s basement, fresh out of college,” Burwell said. “No one would hire me so I hired myself.” He began fostering a relationship with the Durham District School Board and, two years in with his Whitby-based video company, invited Sinclair to join the company. Work and life partners, they are about to branch out with their first independent feature length docu- mentary. It’s titled Heal Myself and is about Kate Reid, a British Columbia- See GET page 17 See PASS page 16 based singer/songwriter. For ‘Chocolate’ Margaret Campbell, chairman of the Pickering Village JAM! Festival of Jazz, Art and Music, winning the Best Creative Innovation award was sweet. The Village Ice Cream Shoppe owner revived the annual Ajax jazz festi- val when it was cancelled, adding more musical and other flavours to the event. “I went, ‘I don’t think so’,” she said. “We decided if the BIA didn’t want to do it we would do it.” She formed a committee, enlisted local business owner Bruce Jenkins and the Town of Ajax’s support and in 2011 held a one-day event. It grew to three days this year and plans are for a four-day event in 2013. Asked if next year’s planning was underway, she replied, “It’s all planned.” Valleys 2000 won the award for Best Use of Creativity to Advance Social and Envi- ronmental Responsibility. The non-profit, community-based organization is work- ing to rehabilitate and enhance Bowman- ville’s two creek valleys. They are creat- ing a fish bypass where fish can make it to spawning grounds on Bowmanville Creek. At present most of the fish die as the dam is an obstacle they cannot pass. “We’re doing what we can and we want people to know we’re on the way,” said vice-president Harold Hammond. Durham public libraries won the Best Creative Collaboration award for the Pass the Book program. Begun as a partnership between the Whitby and Oshawa libraries, the program sees people read and discuss a book, attending programs related to its themes at local businesses and attrac- tions. It’s expanded to include libraries in all of Durham’s municipalities. The awards recognize people and busi- nesses that are strengthening the Durham community by celebrating and promoting creativity, innovation and collaboration. 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 1 6 , 2 0 1 2 16 AP PRODUCED BY KOBA ENTERTAINMENT Media Partners Max & Ruby ©Rosemary Wells. Licensed by Nelvana Limited. NELVANA is a registered trademark of Nelvana Limited. 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Having entered the past two LOSSA Quad-A senior girls’ basketball cham- pionship games as the favourite, Notre Dame was instead upset by deserving Pickering Trojans teams on both occa- sions. This time as a slight underdog, Notre Dame built a double-digit lead in the third quarter, watched as Pickering whittled it down to one late in the fourth quarter, but pulled away in the final min- ute for a 35-27 victory in front of a large crowd at Durham College. The victory reversed the past two loss- es in 2010 and 2011 in the LOSSA cham- pionship game to Pickering by scores of 60-54 and 38-34 respectively. But as Pickering made a late push, thoughts of past results in the one-game showdown began to dance through the mind of Notre Dame head coach Rose Booker. “I did,” she said of having flashbacks in the final minutes. “Our game manage- ment at one point, I think nerves came into play. Once we settled, we put Bree (Brianna Thomas) back in and she took the tempo back over.” Thomas was clutch, especially late in the game from the free throw line, draining a pair with 1:17 to go to make the score 33-27, and hit two more with 24 seconds left in the game to make the final 35-27, finishing with a game-high 15 points. But the big basket of the night, the real turning point, came from Alicia Chua of Notre Dame, who nailed a three-point- er with just two minutes to go. Pickering had cut into the 12-point, third-quarter deficit and were down just one at 28-27 at the time. “That was a huge basket,” agreed Book- er. “That’s what we said. Everybody con- tributed to the win tonight.” Even Pickering coach Mike Gordensky conceded the basket was the difference in the game, but felt his team had drawn a charge just before the shot that wasn’t called. “I thought it should have been our ball down one,” he said of the non-call. “Now it’s our ball down four and that was a huge play.” Pickering had a horrible opening half and were down 21-11 heading into the break. Their ball control improved sig- nificantly in the second half, resulting in a late run. “We got back in the game. We were down one point with two minutes left,” said Gordensky. “We struggled in the first half but we fought back and got right back in that game. We couldn’t have played any worse in the first half and we were still only down 10.” Chelayne Bailey led Pickering with nine points, while Rochelle Reece had seven, Ebony Walker six, and Rachel Woodburn five to account for Pickering’s scoring. Lorraine Enabulele had a strong game for Notre Dame, contributing 12 points, but it was the leadership and experience of Thomas, who is off to Duquesne on a scholarship, that made the difference on this night. “At the start of the game I knew we were going to be OK because (Brianna) said ‘This is not my last game as a Notre Dame Lady Cougar,’” said Booker. Notre Dame will be off to London for the OFSAA provincial championships Nov. 22-24. >It’s Notre Dame this time RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND OSHAWA -- Notre Dame Cougars’ Brianna Thomas dribbled the ball up court against the Pickering Trojans during the LOSSA senior girls’ Quad-A championship game at the Campus Wellness and Recreation Centre in Oshawa. Sports Briefs Pickering Panthers can’t hold early lead, fall 6-2 in Aurora AURORA -- If the Pickering Panthers were wonder- ing how they would bounce back from their most lop- sided loss of the season, an 8-2 setback to Trenton, they didn’t like they answer they got on Wednesday night. After jumping out to a 2-0 lead in the first period, the Panthers surrendered six goals in a row, includ- ing four in the second period and two more in the third, falling 6-2 in Aurora. It was a promising start to the game as Cody Doiron put the finishing touches on a three-on-one break, scoring his fifth goal of the season just 23 seconds into the game. Aidan Wallace scored his seventh of the year later in the period on a one-timer after Matt Galati forced a turnover deep in Aurora’s zone. But the highlights ended there. Aurora scored four times in a 10-minute span in the second period, chasing starter CJ Sharp from the net. They added two more in the third on Spen- cer Bacon. The loss dropped the Panthers to 8-14-2 on the season, as they return to action Friday when they host the Cobourg Cougars at 7:30 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Dickson’s Printing dominates for first win of season AJAX -- Dickson’s Printing, after losing a heartbreak- er the week before on the final shot, came back with a superb effort dominating The Right Step 48-31 for their first win in Ajax Men’s Basketball League play. Center Robert Clarke controlled the boards and tallied a game-high 17 points. Rookie teammate Merv Sutton added 15 while guard Robert Hunt was outstanding defensively. The Right Step had eight points each from Ian David and Orin Taylor. The Top Shelf and Michael’s Eatery battled it out from start to finish with the Shelf up 24-23 at the half. They hung on for a 47-44 win. Ravi Persad was strong again with 22 points and big man Eric Ellis added 10. Nick Sideris and Roy Bailey had 15 and 10 respectively for Michaels. In the final contest ESN Packaging won their second game in three starts, 54-48 over North Alli- ance Press. Mike Stoddart once again had the hot hand for ESN hitting for five three-pointers and a total of 20 points. Teammate Calvin Simon added 16. Sherwin James led NAP with 13, Bill Lashley had an even dozen. Pickering’s Benjamin suits up for McMaster Marauders HAMILTON -- Four Durham Region players are on the McMaster Marauders football team that will host the Calgary Dinos in the CIS semifinal Mitchell Bowl on Saturday. Offensive lineman Tyler Goldsworthy of Bowmanville, defensive lineman Michael Kashak of Courtice and defensive backs Keldyn Ahlstedt of Whitby and Ryan Benjamin of Pickering are part of the Marauders team that defeated the Guelph Gry- phons 30-13 Saturday to win their sixth Yates Cup OUA title since 2000. The reigning Vanier Cup champions have now won a CIS-record 20 consecutive conference and playoff contests. 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 1 6 , 2 0 1 2 18 AP PI C K E R I N G 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. The Focus on Business advertising feature was designed to help businesses succeed at an affordable price. The feature has five zones: Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington, and advertisers can choose to run in any number of them. If they want to target a specific area, they can choose one zone or if they want broad coverage they can choose to run in all five. Advertising packages are available for six weeks, 18 weeks, 36 weeks and 52 weeks, and discounted rates are available for longer- term commitments. “I have nothing but good things to say about the Focus on Business feature,” says Wayne Hutchison, owner of Durham Windows and Doors, who has been advertising in the feature for 15 years. Having an ad in the newspaper every week helps businesses build recognition. Readers who see the advertisement on a regular basis become familiar with the business. Running in the section long term shows potential customers that the business is consistent and is there for the long term. The feature includes a 3” wide by 1.5” deep ad, but the best part is the free editorial that comes with each six week run. The articles will talk in-depth about the business and can include a photograph or image. Many advertisers find that the articles provide a surge in phone calls and sales. The articles allow readers to learn more about the businesses, including detailed information about the products and services they offer. Many advertisers have seen a dramatic increase in their bottom line because of advertising in the section. For more information on the Focus on Business feature or to book an ad, please call Connie Baker at (905) 579-4400 ext. 2271 or email cbaker@durhamregion.com. Focus on Business: Small Cost, Big Results! 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 1 6 , 2 0 1 2 19 P Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details BE INFORMED! BECOME ABECOMEA We offer “INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS” and “UNIQUE CERTIFICATION TRAINING” 905.623.0092 or email Peggy at:hypnohelp@rogers.com www.thehypnosisconnection.ca • STOP SMOKING • TEST ANXIETIES • INSOMNIA • STRESS • FEARS/PHOBIA RELEASE • SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION RELEASE • ANGER RELEASE... AND MUCH MORE. 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Her coach, Melissa Ens, stated that Gardner has by far surpassed her expec- tations by accomplishing each and every goal that she had her heart set on. She began skating at the age of eight, and has been skating with the Pickering Skating Club for the past nine years. She quickly fell in love with synchronized skating, and ice dance, and this love was the bases of her motivation. “I love the team aspect of synchronized skating and the hard work ethic involved to skate as one. I love the flow and intimacy of dance and the quickness of edges and turns,” she said. Gardner is currently working on her Silver Inter- pretive and Senior Silver Skills at the Pickering Skat- ing Club and also skates competitively on the Lea- side Junior Synchronized Skating Team. The team is a competitive team con- sisting of 20 skaters. They skate two programs at seven different competi- tions throughout the sea- son and have a chance to qualify for Worlds in Swe- den. This season is a busy one for Gardner as it will be her last year of full time skat- ing. She will be heading off to university next year. Her goals this season are to focus on achieving her Gold Interpretive and Gold Skills. She is hoping to fin- ish this season off as a tri- ple Gold skater. Her dream off the ice is to build a school in Ecua- dor. Gardner and a group of other students are plan- ning on achieving this goal in July of 2013 in support of the Free the Children char- ity. ALEX GARDNER UDIAMONDSHINECARCLEANING&D E T A I LI N G Interior Shampoo & detailing, ExteriorWax 221Westney Rd.S. 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This year's parade Co-Chairs, Andy O'Connor and Michelle Maxim, would like to thank the City of Pickering Community Services Division, Operations and Facilities Division and Bylaws staff; the Durham Regional Police Services and their auxiliary police officers, the "856" Pickering Kinsmen Air Cadet Squadron, the Pickering Town Centre, Rogers Cable plus the South Pickering Amateur Radio Club. Without the total co-operation of the above groups it would not be possible to run the parade. Many thanks also to the many volunteer groups for participating in the parade; without you, there wouldn't be a parade. Thanks also to Village Chrysler and Forsythe Haulage for donating vehicles used in the parade. Thank you to System Music Warehouse for donating Santa's sound system. Thank you to the following sponsors for their financial assistance: Pickering Town Centre, City of Pickering, McDonald's Restaurants and Ontario Power Generation. The parade has grown in size each year and the Kinsmen and Kinette Club of Pickering are proud and honoured to have presented the parade to the residents of Pickering and surrounding communities for the last 43 years. This Year's Award Winners Are As Follows: Best Community Float - Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Best Youth Float - Girl Guides of Canada Community 22 Best Commercial Float - Mercedez-Benz Durham President's Choice - Edukids Child Care Centre NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Thursday November 29, 2012 1:00pm Annandale Golf & Curling Club 221 Church St. S, Ajax, ON Annandale Golf & Curling Club 221 Church St. S Ajax, ON L1S 0A1 IPM Agent Ken Nelski Riverside Golf Course 837 Riverside Dr. Ajax, ON L1M 1E7 IPM Agent Kevin Sewell Pickering Golf Club 2575 William Jackson Dr Pickering, ON L0H 1A0 IPM Agent Dan Walton Will be holding a public meeting to present their annual reports on class 9 pesticide use in 2011 for inspection as required by Regulation 63/09 of the M.O.E. 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All NO PETS. 905-723-1647, 905-720-9935 AJAX, HARWOOD/MAN- DRAKE, bright, 2-bedroom, basement apartment, separ- ate entrance, includes utilities, washer/dryer, cable TV, $1000/month. No pets/smoking. 1st/last, available now, (905)424-7341 or (647)295-5313. BASEMENT APARTMENT for rent $650/month non smoker, no pets. Call Gus 905-723-0587. AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 1-bedrooms & 2-bed- rooms December 1st, from $969/mo. Plus parking. 905-683-8421 BOND ST. E. apartments, 1- bedroom $750 +Hydro. Dec lst. Seniors Welcome. Near shopping, bus. Quiet com- plex, laundry, safe neigh- bourhood, no pets. Call 905-720-2153. BOWMANVILLE, 1-BED- ROOM + den basement apt., living, dining room, small kitchen, large win- dows, bright, clean, utilteis included. $900/month. On bus route. No smoking, no pets. Jeff (905)431-6732 BROOKLIN 2-BEDROOM walkout basement apt. New- ly renovated, lots of light, parking, great location, close to all amenities. no pets/smokers. Available January 1st. $850/mo 905-767-1524 IMMACULATE 1-Bedroom apt., separate entrance, parking, single person pre- ferred. No smoking/pets. North of King on Harmony Rd. Avail. immediately. (905)579-7880. OSHAWA 760 KING ST. E., at Harmony. Beautiful new 1- bedroom apt available imme- diately. Minutes to Go train and public transit. $690 plus hydro, gas heating and water included. Laundry room on sight. 1-855-550-3950 OSHAWA, LARGE 1-bed- room basement apartment, furnished, Ritson/Wentworth, clean, spacious, quiet. Washer/dryer, all utilities and cable, suitable for a mature working male, $675/month, first/last, available immedi- ately. (905)436-2877. OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Adult & Senior lifestyle buildings. Renovat- ed 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Across hospital, near bus stop, wheel chair and security access. Call 905-728-4966, 1-866-601-3083. OSHAWA, ONE-BEDROOM Simcoe and King, 3rd-floor apartment. Appliances, laun- dry, security intercom, 3- closets. No parking. $685 plus electricity. Quiet, re- spectful Tenants please. Call (905)986-4889. PARK ROAD SOUTH apart- ment, 1-bedroom $750/month + hydro & 2- bedroom, $850/month + hy- dro. Located near shopping, 401, secure entry. Laundry in building. To view call (905)436-6042 SIMCOE ESTATES, 333 Simcoe St., North. 1, 2, & 3- bedrooms. Utilities included. Quite building, close to hos- pital, seniors welcome. (905)571-3760 or simcoeestates@ qresidential.ca SIMCOE ST., Oshawa. Beautiful 3-bedroom. 1400sq.ft, on second floor. Walking distance to lake and all amenities. Fridge and stove, parking available, utilities extra. $1100/month, Avail. Immediately. (905)725-9991. TWO BEDROOM, Brooklin area, main floor apartment available January 1/13. $950/month plus utilities. Private parking, shared laun- dry. Non-smoking, inside pets only. 905-655-3687 Ref- erences required. PICKERING VILLAGE, 1-bdrm condo, ravine expo- sure, balcony, pool, tennis, squash, sauna. $1250/mo in- clusive. Avail. Dec. 1st. Call 416-319-0142 3-BDRM SEMI, OSHAWA, close to all amenities, 401, Oshawa Centre, 4-applianc- es, large fenced yard. $1100/mo+ heat & hydro. First/last, references. Avail. Dec 16th. 905-725-9485. HALMINEN & HOMES HAS two, brand new 3-bedroom, 2-bath homes available, Courtice. January 1st. $1625+ utilities, first/last. Call Bruce (905)261-7777. NEWLY RENOVATED 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, house in Nth Oshawa, secure back yard, 2 car driveway, close to all amenities. $1250/month plus utilities. Call 416-388-7858. OSHAWA, GLOVERS/Sim- coe, 3-bedroom bungalow, large kitchen, large living room/dining room, 2-bath, finished basement, no pets. $1400/month, plus utilities. Available January 1st. 905-479-0008. OSHAWA NORTH, 4-bdrm backsplit, 3 washrooms, c/air, fireplace, fenced back- yard. Newly upgraded. Close to schools/parks, transit, shopping. Avail. immediately. First/last, references. Con- tact 416-297-7004 or email kathy@woburngroup.ca WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM main floor, $1450/month, in- cludes utilities, A/C, cable & laundry. No pets/smoking, close to shopping & schools. References required. Available immediately. (905)683-6863. 3-BDRM QUIET WHITBY townhouse, a/c, appliances & garage, on bus route with shopping & schools nearby. Available immediately. Call 905-668-6843. EXECUTIVE TOWNHOMES for Rent. Condo, 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Harmony Hori- zons at 1280 Harmony Road North. This is urban living at its finest. We have two 3 bedroom models available. Tenants are responsible for hydro and gas. Our location can't be beat - close to shop- ping, restaurants, healthcare, and recreation facilities. A perfect home for people siz- ing down; or professional couples who want a lovely home without any worries. We even shovel your drive- way! Interested parties are encouraged to test or call 905-259-9185 to make an appointment to view this amazing home. $1,475 Per Month. OSHAWA, PROFESSIONAL home, has completely fur- nished temporary accommo- dations for rent. Apartment style, separate area. Suits non-smoker, professional from out-of-town. $115/week (905)723-6761. ROOM FOR RENT, Grand- view/Hwy 2 area. $500/month, Includes laun- dry, cable, parking. Preferred quite/responsible, 40+ male. Available immediately. ALSO AVAILABLE immediately - Philip Murry/Charbot area, $300/month. (905)429-7144. 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Computer desk, 2 kitchen stools (Oak), bedroom dresser w/mirror, bed with mattress and box spring, 32" TV; wall pictures. 905-649-8046 **PINE LUMBER SALE, ontariowidelumber.com. Di- rect from the Mill to you, whole sale prices. Wide plank flooring, log siding (round/square profile) V-joint, wainscotting, board & batten, custom molding, etc. SPE- CIALS, 2x8 round logs $0.89/cents-foot. 2x12 square log siding $1.59/foot. 1x6 & 1x8 Pine T&G Floor- ing, $1.25sq.ft. 1x6 V-Joint, $0.45/cents-foot, 1x4 base- board, $0.49/cents-foot, 1x3 casing, $0.39/cents-foot. ON- TARIO WIDE DELIVERY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. (905)550-7463. RENT TO OWN Appliances, TV's, Electronics, Furniture, Computers, BBQ's & More!! Apply today. Contact Paddy's Market 905-263- 8369 or 800- 798-5502. Visit u s o n t h e w e b a t www.paddysmarket.ca RIDGID 12" COMPOUND sliding mitre saw, with new blade $300. Snowblower "Ariens" 32", 10Hp Briggs & Stratton, electric start $300. 647-853-1565 SECURITY CONCERNS We Can Help. 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Call NOW! 1-416-357-9585 Taylor Brothers Roofing New roof installation or minor repairs - leak experts - flat roofs - shinglesFamily-run business, Honest Pricing,Seniors Discounts Call today for a tune-up and free estimate 416-267-3164 Home RenovationsH Home RenovationsH HomeImprovement Cleaning /JanitorialC HomeImprovement Cleaning /JanitorialC Waste Removal W Handy PersonH Tr ee/StumpServices T Painting & DecoratingP Moving & StorageM Tr ee/StumpServices T Ta x &FinancialT Roofing R Birthdays Auctions Visit at www.durhamregion.com For more information, please contact your classified sales rep 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 1 6 , 2 0 1 2 22 AP Creative Minds Craft & Gift Show Sunday, November 18 - 10am to 4pm Whitby Legion #112 117 Byron St., Whitby Free admission, free door prize entry BAY RIDGES ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Saturday, November 17th 9:00a.m. - 2:00p.m. 900 Sandy Beach Rd. Pickering Raffle basket, Crafts, baked goods, fashion jewelry, Gift ideas & more "The Spirit of Christmas" Bazaar Sat. November 17th 9am to 2pm St. Paul's On The Hill 882 Kingston Rd. Pickering Baking, Tea Room, Gifts & much more CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW Our 11th Annual Show will have over 100 exhibitors... Come find that one-of-a-kind treasure. Just in time for the holidays! Sunday December 2, 2012 Kingsway College, Oshawa 10 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m. $5. Admission per person Kids are FREE www.showsdurhamregion.com HANNA, Marjorie - Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 13th, 2012 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Hanna. Devoted and loving mother of Patricia (Gordon Anna), Maureen (Wayne Stevenson), Sharon (Gary Glass), and Sheila (late Gordon Pope). Proud Nanny to 13 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Loving sister to Frank Kavanaugh. She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by many other relatives and friends. The family would like to express appreciation for the dedicated care given by Community Nursing Home, Linden Ward's nursing staff, and a special thank you to Dr. Maslowski. The family will be having a visitation at THE MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME 28 Old Kingston Rd, Ajax, (905)428-8488, on Monday November 19, 2012, from 12:30pm-1:30pm. Funeral Service to follow in the McEachnie Chapel at 1:30pm. Interment to follow at Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society. PALARIC-SKINNER, Gordon Robert - June 22, 1955 to November 12, 2012. It is with great sadness that the family of Gordy Palaric-Skinner announces his sudden passing on Monday, November 12, 2012. Husband and soul mate to Brigitte and devoted, loving father of Yann and Gabrielle. Cherished brother of Murray (Jo-Anne) and Nelson (Joanne). Predeceased by father Victor and mother Winnifred Skinner (nee Bright) and brother Donnie. Gordy will be greatly missed by his nieces and nephews and his many friends and co-workers at Sheridan Nurseries. Gord was a gentle, loving, free-spirited soul with a passion for life, laughter and music. Visitation services will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 18th at McDOUGALL & BROWN FUNERAL HOME, 2900 Kingston Rd., followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 19th. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been set up for the children at TD Canada Trust (Transit No. 02532, Institution No. 004, Account No. 78676497276). In loving memory of my husband Kenneth Macdonell who passed away one year ago on November 18 Lonely is my home without you Life to me is not the same All this world would be like Heaven Just to have you back again. Many a tear I've shed since I lost you Many more continue to fall You took my happiness with you The happiest hours of all In quiet thoughts I live again The days that used to be The days of love and devotion The days of you and me Forever My Love Dana ERIN ROSE GLADWELL January 30, 1989 ~ November 19, 2000 May the wings of the dragonfly Kiss your cheeks once more And find your hand to sit on. To give you peace and tranquility Today, tomorrow and beyond. Forever remembered, Forever in our hearts, Forever our Angel. Sadly missed and deeply loved by family and friends Death Notices In Memoriams Holiday Bazaars Carrier of the We ek Ajax & Pickering Locations8 Salem Rd South Ajax, ON L1S 7T7 To day’s Carrier of the Week is Katie. She enjoys photography and volleyball. Katie 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. 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Spe- cial recognition goes to 10-year- old Aiden Malesich who took off 81.11 seconds in all his individu- al events. Warren Mayer achieved first- place finishes in all seven of his individual events in the male 13-14 category. His events included 50 free (25.86), 100 fly (1:00:76), 200 free (1:59:94), 200 IM (2:18:91), 200 breast (2:33:39), 200 fly (2:25:30), 40 free (4:42:41). Giselle Gursoy also had a strong meet, earning seven first- place finishes in the female 11-12 category. Her events included 800 free (10:11:46), 100 breast (1:25:03), 400 IM (5:34:23), 50 free (29:59), 100 back (1:12:26), 100 free (1:03:72), 200 breast (3:01:63). 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