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Hundreds of plants with an estimated value of $2.8 million were seized, police said. Two suspects were arrested at the scene. Members of the drug enforcement unit removed plants and growing equipment. Charged with production of marijuana and possession for the purpose of trafficking are Jing Xuan Jiang, 48, of Appleby Crescent, Markham, and Man Tung Li, 41, of Robinson Street, Toronto. Both were held for bail hearings. Traffic stop leads to massive pot bust in Pickering PICKERING -- A traffic stop Nov. 26 in Pickering led to the discovery of a marijuana grow op located in units 4 and 6 at 895 Dillingham Rd. Hundreds of plants with an estimated value of $2.8 million were seized, police said. Two sus- pects were arrested at the scene. ryan pfeiffer / metroland 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 2 9 , 2 0 1 2 3 AP Proudly supporting: MON -FRI 10AM -9PM, SAT 9:30AM -6PM, SUN 11AM -6PM HWY.401 AT LIVERPOOL ROAD, PICKERING •905.683.7171 the ultimate women’s holiday lounge OPENING THIS F R I D A Y AT 1 P M THURSDAY & FRIDAY: 1pm-9pm SATURDAY: 11am-9pm SUNDAY: 11am-6pm CHRISTMAS EVE: 11am-4pm We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. FUTURE SHOP CORRECTION NOTICE NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE FUTURE SHOP NOVEMBER 23 CORPORATE FLYER On the November 23 flyer, wrap page 7, the Black Weekend Online Sale time zone was incorrectlyadvertised.Pleasebeadvisedthatthissaleonfutureshop.ca starts on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at midnight PST. Partial demolition of plant beginning Tara HaTHerly thatherly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- The redevelopment of the Ajax steam plant is now underway. A partial demolition permit was issued for the removal of the east part of the plant, on Mills Road, beginning phase one of its redevelopment. “The Index Energy steam plant is one of the key projects in the development of the new down- town Ajax,” said Mayor Steve Parish. “The mod- ernized facility will generate enough renewable energy to power 6,000 households annually, and will reduce ener- gy costs for local industries and facilities choosing to use steam gen- erated from the plant.” When the plant’s redevelopment is complete, it will generate 18 mega- watts of clean energy using state-of-the-art combustion equipment, and have a new building and enclosed fuel storage area. Wood biomass will be burnt at the plant to cre- ate steam, which is said to be carbon neutral, adding no net carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. Until its redevelopment is complete in mid- 2014, the plant will remain shut down. The first phase of redevelopment involves all outside work -- landscaping, site servicing, equip- ment installation and renovation and extension of the building. Phase two is expected to start next fall. The steam plant was built in 1941 to provide power for the Defence Industries Limited plant, where more than 9,000 workers produced more than 40 million bomb shells to help the Allied Forces win the Second World War. The revitaliza- tion aims to maintain the wartime history of the plant. The plant’s redevelopment is part of the revital- ization of downtown Ajax. For more information on this and other revital- ization projects, visit www.thenewdowntowna- jax.com. Reporter Tara Hatherly can be found on Twitter @Tara_Hatherly and on Facebook by searching Tara Hatherly. Redevelopment of Ajax steam plant underway> sabrina byrnes / meTroland file pHoTo JAX -- The exterior photo of the Ajax Steam Plant. Built in 1941, the plant is now undergoing a modernization with a partial demolition. The redevelopment is expected to be com- plete by mid-2014. ‘‘The modernized facility will generate enough renewable energy to power 6,000 households annually...’ Mayor Steve Parish news Advertiser 905 683 5110 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 2 9 , 2 0 1 2 4 AP •Ice Skating with DJ •Andrew “Too Tall” McQueen•Childrenʼs Games•Arts &Crafts •Celebration Cake •Party Favours •Special Countdown•2013 Fortune Tellers $4 adults •$3 youth/seniors children under 3 FREE Tickets must be purchasedin advance. 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This year they are asking residents to bring sugar, flour, cereal, lunch snacks, canned chili or stew, muffin and cake mixes, tea, instant cof- fee, dry soups, instant noodles, crackers, cookies, pasta sauce or gift cards for area grocery stores to the food drive. Dona- tions will be accepted for the duration of the lighting display, which runs through Dec. 31 daily from 5 p.m. to midnight. The lighting ceremony is on Dec. 1 at 1289 Ilona Park Rd., with the lights being turned on at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.wright- slights.com. 242 King Street East Oshawa | 905-728-1112 | www.durhammedical.ca TM *Offerappliestoallin-stockliftchairsNov.22-Dec.8,2012. Mention this ad and receive abonus gift with purchase Lifting more than your spirits... In celebration of our 2nd Anniversary at our new location, we’ll lift your spirits with a new Lift Chair from Durham Medical. 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On Nov. 24 nearly 70 people crowded into the Claremont home of Pickering con- servationist Lorne Almack to congratulate him on his new award, recognizing years of advocacy work. “I was quite surprised, and quite touched,” Mr. Almack said, noting that while his professional work hasn’t always been in the field of conservation or envi- ronmentalism, those causes have always been close to his heart. “Being an environmentalist has cost me a lot over the years and distracted me from other work,” he explained. “People are concerned because if we keep using up all the farmland, what are we going to do? It’s not sustainable, that’s the issue. I’m in my 90th year so it may not affect me, but I have grandchildren and they will need those resources that we can’t replace.” Mr. Almack is well-known in the local community for his advocacy to save the Pickering federal lands. An original mem- ber of protest group People or Planes, Mr. Almack is still active with Land over Land- ings and other area organizations that advocate for the lands to be converted to a land trust. In the past Mr. Almack has also served as president of Ontario Nature, and has converted much of his own land in north Pickering into a conservation trust. “He’s both inspirational and very com- mitted,” said Pickering Councillor Peter Rodrigues, who nominated Mr. Almack and presented him with the award. “He doesn’t just complain about things, he works toward positive solutions,” Coun. Rodrigues continued. “I’ve seen Lorne doing good work and now that he’s nearly 90 he still hasn’t given up and he’s still very positive.” GRAND RE-OPENING! DECEMBER 1, 2012 • 12PM - 4PM Sears Tr avel • 1355 Kingston Rd, Pickering, ON • L1V 2B8 TRAVEL NOW.PAY MONTHLY. NO MONEY DOWN. 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MasterCard and the MasterCard Brand Mark are registered trademarks and PayPass is a trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated.” subMitteD photo PICKERING -- Pickering Councillor Peter Rodrigues, right, presented the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal to Lorne Almack. Pickering conservationist receives Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal> 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 Editorial OpinionsOpinionsOpinionsOpinions A Metroland Media Group Ltd. 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All content copyright email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up their statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ durhamregion.com e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up their statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ durhamregion.com Community on the lookout for Good Neighbours in Pickering A Pickering program is a great way to rec- ognize the city’s unsung heroes. The new Good Neighbour Awards gives Pickering residents a chance to nominate neighbours whose actions have benefited the community. The intent is to have neigh- bours recognize neighbours whose simple acts of kindness help make Pickering a bet- ter place to live. “The Good Neighbour Awards program allows us to recognize the unsung heroes of our community,” said Mayor Dave Ryan. “It’s important that we recognize these good deeds. Hopefully, we can inspire other ran- dom acts of kindness throughout Pickering.” Perhaps the good deed comes in a series, like shovelling snow or cutting the lawn of a senior. Or maybe it’s a one-time thing, such as helping a neighbour who was in a jam. You can nominate a person, a couple or a family as a Good Neighbour. The City will send a letter of appreciation from the mayor and respective ward coun- cillors to the nominees and may share a selection of the Good Neighbour stories on its Facebook page. The program will run throughout the year, so there’s no nomination deadline. The city is full of good people who make good neighbours. For many, their acts are second nature, filling a need where it exists or helping out as required. Their goodness and kindness should be recognized and cel- ebrated in Pickering. A place is only as good as its people, and Pickering is a good place because of its good people. And while we rightly recognize people who have done something extraordinary, like pulling someone from a fire or performing CPR on a person in distress, those situations don’t occur all that often. But, every day, Pickering residents go above and beyond the call of duty. They don’t consider the time or effort required and, if all those good deeds could be characterized by one word, it would be “selfless.” The criteria states the nominee: must live in Pickering; contributes to a positive com- munity spirit; works toward the neighbour- hood’s well-being and the quality of life in the neighbourhood; works to enhance the beauty or safety of their neighbourhood; or, is simply a kind and helpful neighbour whose actions have impacted you personal- ly. To submit an application, visit www.pick- ering.ca, or pick up a form at City facilities such as the Pickering Central Library, the Pickering Recreation Complex or the Clare- mont Community Centre. For more information, call 905-683-7575. Today I’m back to two of my favourite book topics -- libraries and reading recommenda- tions. Oshawa Public Libraries, of which I’m a member, has a new service for adult members, a personalized reading list. If you’ve got a library card, you can take advantage of this service and wind up with five to 10 reading suggestions, just for you. Jennifer Green, the readers’ advisory librarian, told me about the ser- vice and how it works. Readers fill in a short questionnaire about their reading tastes, and submit it to library staff who then provide a tailor-made book list within two weeks. “Our libraries in North America have and do offer this service and we wanted to help our customers find some great new reads that they might not have considered,” Ms. Green said. Library staff will find authors and/or titles that fit each reader’s reading tastes, she said. I thought this sounded great and promptly filled out the form online and submitted it. I got my reading list within a few days, with 10 books listed. Much to my delight, there was only one book on the list that I’d already read, and two more are already on my to-read list. Which means there are seven new-to-me books to explore. And at the bottom of the list is an invitation to let the library know if I like the suggested books or not, so staff can adjust recommendations for me. What a great service. I’m always looking for new book rec- ommendations, even though my to-read list is huge. There’s always room for more books, maybe just not enough time to read them all. If you want to try this out, the form is online at www.oshlib.ca/ra/read- inglist.php, and there’s also a PDF form available for download at www.oshlib. ca/pdf/adultreadinglist.pdf. You can fill out the form online and submit it the same way, or print the PDF and take it to the library, or library staff will print it off for you. Library staff will then analyze your information, come up with sug- gestions and e-mail the list or leave it for you to pick up at whatever library branch you frequent. You can also find information about this ser- vice on the Read, Watch, Listen section of the library’s website. Of course, you can also head to your branch and talk to a librarian to get some reading sugges- tions. --Christy Chase is a copy editor at Metroland Media Group Durham Region Division. She’s currently reading Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. It was recommended by her sister, Colleen. You can reach her at cchase@durhamregion.com or on Twitter @ commacontrol. Read her blog, Comma Control, at http:// www.durhamregion.com/listing/blog Tailor-made reading lists offered by local library staff 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 2 9 , 2 0 1 2 6 P 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 2 9 , 2 0 1 2 7 AP EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE 715 Kingston Rd., Pickering OnThursday,November 28, 2012 showroom construction began at Michael Boyer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC in Picke ri ng. This dealership has been servicing the Picke ri ng and surrounding area since 1987.An all new showroom is being built to help serve you better! Come check out our progress as all departments are open during construction! 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. For More Information Contact Robin Ta ylor rtaylor@dren.org 905-720-1777 60 Bond St.W.Oshawa L1G 1A5 Free to the Public EXHIBITORS www.capitalizingoncapabilities.com EXPO INFORMATION DATE: November 30 th, 2012 TIME: 9a.m. – 5p.m. LOCATION: Abilities Centre 55 Gordon St., Whitby CONFERENCE SOLD OUT By Julie Zatzman Durham Region Employment Network (DREN) is proud and honoured to announce that Lieutenant Governor David Onley will be keynote lunch speaker at our Sold Out Capitalizing on CapABILITIES conference November 30. Mr. Onley is not only Ontario’s 28th Lieutenant Governor – he is the first person with a disability to hold the vice-regal position. A graduate of the University of To ronto with an Honours B.A. in Political Science, Mr. Onley has lived with polio and post polio syndrome since the age of three. His successful career as a popular news anchor, host/producer, and science and technology specialist with Citytv has rightly placed the focus on abilities, rather than disabilities. Mr. Onley has committed countless hours to such organizations as the Muki Baum Association for Multiple Disabilities, the Ontario March of Dimes,Va riety Village, the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled persons, and the Centre for Independent Living in To ronto. He has also served on several local accessibility bodies. Multi-talented, Mr. Onley is also author of the best-selling novel Shuttle and will be making a guest appearance in a coming episode of the popular CBC tv show Murdoch Mysteries. Join us at theExpoand learnhow you, too, canremove barriers toemployment. 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The world-renowned animal behaviour expert and star of hit television show The Dog Whisperer, brought his Trust Your Instincts Tour to Oshawa to give tips on how to cre- ate happy and healthy relationships between humans and their canine companions. Through personal anecdotes, film clips and live demonstrations, Mr. Millan shared ways for owners to tune into their own, as well as their dogs’, instincts to solve common behav- iour problems. “Communication creates partnership,” he told the crowd. He indicated harmony and balance, liv- ing in the present, connecting with Mother Nature and essentially, leadership, are what dogs look for in an owner they’ll trust and respect. He showed that body language and sound can have a great impact on a canine’s behav- iour. “What you feel becomes energy and that is what your dog knows about you,” he said. Mr. Millan was able to train dogs on stage, including one that pulled on the leash and another addicted to squeaky toys. He showed a couple of videos where he demonstrated the right and wrong ways to deal with a common canine problem, sepa- ration anxiety. “Dogs are not programmed to be away from their family,” he said. In the first scenario, Mr. Millan let his own dog follow him around the house as he got ready to leave until he finally walked out the door and left the dog inside, causing it to whimper and whine. In the second clip, he instructed the dog to rest in a comfortable place while he got ready to leave. When the dog was calm and Mr. Millan said goodbye and left, it was content. Whitby resident Shelley Bailey brought her family along to learn how to better handle their three dogs, one of which has anxiety issues. “I think I’ve seen every episode,” she said of The Dog Whisperer. She’ll take home his lessons in body lan- guage, and will try to live in the present when with her dogs. “It was really good,” she said. “I really enjoyed it.” The Spay Neuter Initiatives Association, a local charity looking to set up a low-cost, high-volume spay and neuter clinic in Dur- ham, was given permission to hand out fly- ers after the show to spread awareness on the group’s goal. The volunteers also got to meet Mr. Millan, who knows the importance of get- ting pets spayed or neutered. President The- resa Kean said she’s hopeful the organization may receive some funding from Mr. Millan’s charity, the Millan Foundation, and a letter of reference from the trainer himself. “It was pretty exciting,” she said. Mr. Millan also announced his upcoming series Leader of the Pack, in which he com- bats canine abandonment and euthanasia, giving dogs with behavioural issues a sec- ond chance and coaching families wishing to adopt them. The Humane Society of Durham Region will receive $1 from the sale of each ticket that was sold for Saturday night’s event. Cesar Millan trains Durham residents ryan pfeiffer / metroland OSHAWA -- Cesar Millan, an internation- ally renowned dog behaviour expert, author and star of the hit TV show ‘Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan,’ brought his Trust Your Instincts Tour to the General Motors Centre Nov. 24. > 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 2 9 , 2 0 1 2 8 AP Ajax & Pickering Locations 279 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax260 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax (in Home Depot)1105 Kingston Rd. Pickering (in Home Depot) 255 Salem Rd. S. D#142 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax465 Bayly St.W.#5, Ajax 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. 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It will take place at Jack Miner Public School, 144 Whitburn St., Whitby from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Constable Angela Sitaram at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1813.ryan pfeiffer / metroland North Pole Party in Ajax AJAX -- Daniella Atkins, centre, watched as her sister Shelby Atkins, right, had a hair extension put on by Samantha Martell at Tangled Hair Studio Nov. 24. The merchants of The Courtyard at Pickering Village hosted a North Pole Party where activities and specials were offered by participating stores. Durham police to hold public safety meeting tonight> 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 2 9 , 2 0 1 2 9 AP Make a splash in your indoor heated saltwater pool. AtV!VAPickering,webelieveourCommunityMembersshouldlivethe good life all year round. That’s why our retirement community has an indoor heated saltwater pool. Swim your laps, join an aquafit class or play with the grandkids – all without irritated eyes or dry skin. Call us today to learn more about how V!VA is making a splash in all-inclusive rental retirement living. Senior-Friendly Strength Equipment • Personal Fitness Programs Respite suites are now available! Recover in st yle and comfort with nursing care, on-site physiotherapy, t hree V!VA licious meals daily, and much more. Daily rates are available,book today at 905.831.2088 Pickering’s Newest Rental Retirement Comm unity V VA Pickering 1880 Glengrove Road, Pickering, ON Call 905 .831.2088 or visit vivalife .ca Making Today Great! 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$16,083/$15,783[includesdeliveryanddestination feesof $1,455, $1,000 EverybodyWinssavings,tire recyclingand filterchargesof$34,OMVIC fee,variabledealeradministration fees(up to $399),environmental fee andA/C charge($100,where applicable)]financed at 0%APR for 36months.78 bi-weeklypaymentsequal $193/$190perpayment with a downpayment/equivalent tradeof$0.License,insurance,applicabletaxesand registration feesare extra.Retailermay sell for less.Seedealer for fulldetails.♦Everyeligible contestant willwin (subject tocorrectlyanswering a skill-testingquestion)anInstant Winprize consistingof a discount inanamount from $1,000 to$10,000 towards thepurchaseorleaseof any new 2012or2013Kia vehicle.OneGrandPrize consistingof a $25,000chequewillbe randomly awardedfromamongalleligible contestants at the conclusionofthe contest.Nopurchasenecessary.Contest open to Canadian residentswith a validdriver’s license over theageofmajority.Oddsofwinning vary by prize and by region.Seekia.caor yourparticipatingKiadealer for completecontest rules.2013KiaRioandRio5 awardedthe “Best oftheBest Finalist”by Canadian Automotive Jury (CAJ).Visitthecanadianautomotivejury.ca for fulldetails.yCashpurchaseprice for 2013Optima LX AT (OP742D)is$21,983andincludes a cashsavingsof$3,400(whichisdeducted fromthenegotiated sellingprice before taxesandcannotbe combinedwithspecialleaseand financeoffers),$1,000 EverybodyWinssavings,deliveryanddestination feesof $1,455,tire recyclingand filterchargesof$34,OMVIC fee,variabledealeradministration fees(up to $399),environmental fee andA/C charge($100,where applicable).License,insurance,applicabletaxesand registration feesare extra.BasedontheManufacturer Suggested RetailPrice of$26,383.Retailermay sell for less.Seedealer for fulldetails.Available at participatingdealers.‡$3,400cashsavingsonthecashpurchaseofaneligiblenew 2013Optima LX AT (OP742D)from a participatingdealerbetweenNovember 1 –November30,2012.Cashsavingsisdeducted fromthenegotiated 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Offer includes delivery,destination and fees of $2,183,$750 LOAN SAVINGS† and $1,000 EVERYBODY WINS SAVINGS.♦BASED ON A PURCHASE PRICE OF $24,178.Offer based on 2013 Sportage 2.4L LX MT FWD.MONTHS FOR UP TO60OWN IT FROM $132≠$0 DOWN WITH APR AT1.99%����u ������ ��������� BI-WEEKLY Toys for Tickets, Food for Fines returns in December PICKERING -- Do some good with those parking tickets this year by providing food or toys for families in need over the holidays. Pickering’s annual Toys for Tick- ets/Food for Fines program is back this year, allowing residents to pro- vide toys or food in lieu of payment for parking tickets issued between Dec. 1 and 14. This is the third year the City has offered the program, which collects toys and food for the Durham Regional Police Food and Toy Drive. In 2011, 59 tickets worth a total of $1,542 in fines were paid with more than $1,800 in donations. Residents can pay their fines with toys and food by taking their donations to City Hall on Dec. 13 and 14. A receipt must be presented to confirm the value of the dona- tion is equal to or greater than the amount of the fine. For more information visit www. pickering.ca. Turn parking fines into food in Pickering> 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 2 9 , 2 0 1 2 10 AP 244 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax, Ontario (905) 427-7000 345 Kingston Rd., Suite 108 Pickering, Ontario (905) 492-8111 On December 1 ST, 2012, MGI Financial Inc. is merging with Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc. Although our name is changing, our advisors remain fully committed to meeting your financial needs. Desjardins Financial Security Investments is part of the Desjardins Group, the sixth largest financial institution in Canada, with more than $190 billion in total assets and over 46,000 employees. MGI Financial’s name is changing to Desjardins Financial Security Investments we’re chanGInG our naMe notyour FInancIal aDvISor This message brought to you by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario StopBill115.ca IF YOU WORK IN ONTARIO, THIS IS YOUR FIGHT. On September 11, 2012, the Ontario Liberal government passed Bill 115, the Putting Students First Act, 2012. Bill 115 is undemocratic, unconstitutional, and unprecedented. •It takes away the democratic rights of teachers and education professionals to bargain collectively. •It places the government beyond the reach of the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Ontario Labour Relations Act, and even the courts. •It takes local decision-making away from school boards and puts it in the hands of the provincial government. That’s why we’re standing against Bill 115. It sets a dangerous precedent for all Ontarians. In fact, the government has already threatened other public sector workers with similar legislation. As teachers, we teach your children to stand up for their principles. Today, we ask you to do the same. What can you do to help? Join us in standing up for democratic rights. Let your MPP know that Bill 115 must be repealed. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. FUTURE SHOP CORRECTION NOTICE NEWSPAPERRETRACTIONFORTHEFUTURESHOPNOVEMBER 23CORPORATEFLYER OntheNovember23flyer,page6,thisproduct: HPLaptopFeaturingAMDE-300AcceleratedProcessor(WebCode:10225636) wasadvertisedwithanincorrectspecification.Pleasebeadvisedthatthelaptop features a 320GB Hard Drive, NOT 500GB as previously advertised. Best Buy CORRECTION NOTICE NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE BEST BUY NOVEMBER 23 CORPORATE FLYER Onpage3oftheNovember23flyer,theAcer3rdGenerationIntel®Core™i3Processor(V5-571P- 6627) (WebCode: 10223559) was advertised with an incorrect specification. Please be advised that the laptop features a 15.6” screen, NOT 17.3” as previously advertised. As well, on page 12, the Apple iPod touch 16GB (ME178C/A & ME179C/A) (WebCode: 10219768/10219769) is limited in quantity, with no rainchecks available. Customers may purchase item only until supplies last. Finally, on page 23, the Samsung LN46E550 46” 1080p 60Hz LCD HDTV (WebCode: 10201530) was advertised with incorrect specifications. Please be advised that this TV is 46” LCD, not LED. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. Best Buy CORRECTION NOTICE NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE BEST BUY NOVEMBER 23 CORPORATE FLYER We would like to clarify that the correct price for the Apple iPod touch 16GB (ME178C/A&ME179C/A)(WebCode:10219768/10219769) advertised in the November 23 flyer, page 12, is $194.99 NOT $164.99, as previously advertised. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. FUTURE SHOP CORRECTION NOTICE NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE FUTURE SHOP NOVEMBER 23 CORPORATEFLYER PleasebeadvisedthatMadMenSeason5LimitedEditionand TheMentalistSeason3(WebID:M2200252/M2191725),advertisedintheNovember 23flyer,page21,wereshownwiththeincorrectpriceof$9.99each.Thecorrectpricing of these products is $19.99 for Mad Men and $14.99 for The Mentalist. Best Buy CORRECTION NOTICE NEWSPAPERRETRACTIONFORTHEBESTBUY NOVEMBER 23 CORPORATE FLYER On page 23 of the November 23 flyer, the Samsung LN46E550 46” 1080p 60Hz LCD HDTV (WebCode: 10201530) was advertised with incorrect specifications. Please be advised that this TV is 46” LCD, not LED. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. Victoria-Bayly streets to be widened DURHAM -- Construction underway to widen Ajax and Whitby’s joint Bayly and Victoria streets is expected to cause significant traffic delays for residents. Daily lane restrictions are expected from 100 metres west of Shoal Point Road in Ajax, stretch- ing to 180 metres west of Halls Road in Whitby, as preparatory work is completed. The work includes removing trees and shrubs, relocating fire hydrants, building storm sewer road crossings and installing temporary traffic signals at the Audley and Lakeridge roads inter- sections. A temporary traffic detour will be built on the south side of Bayly/Victoria Street, also known as Regional Road 22. Construction is being completed in two phases. Stage one will officially begin in the spring, once preparatory work is complete, and also includes improvements for Lakeridge Road near Regional Road 22. Stage one is expected to be mostly com- plete by late fall 2013, with some restoration work occurring in early 2014. Once stage one is complete, and the road is widened to Halls Road in Whitby, stage two will begin. Stage two involves widening Victoria Street from Halls Road to Jeffrey Street in Whitby, and is expected to occur in 2014 and 2015. Whitby-Ajax construction to cause traffic delays> *If a competitor offers a lower price on any item that we carry in our store simply show us an advertisement or receipt and we will sell you that item at the same price.We will match the competitor’s price only during the effective date of the competitor’s advertisement or within 7 days of the date of the receipt. Item must be identical (defined as same brand, size and attributes) and for produce, meat and bakery items, we reserve the right to determine a comparable item. ‘Our major competition’ and ‘geographical trade areas’ are determined solely by us and are based on a number of factors which can change from time to time. Excludes ‘multi-buys’(eg. 2 for $4); ‘spend x get x’; ‘free’; and discounts obtained through loyalty programs. No rain checks available.We reserve the right to limit quantities.We reserve the right to correct any unintentional errors that may occur in the copy or in illustration. nofrills design are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. or its affiliates. No Name and President’s Choice are registered trademarks of Loblaw Companies Limited:registered user Sunfresh limited. Pr ices available only at Steve &Peggy’s no frills,17 25 Kingston Road, Pickering and To m’s no frills,10 5 Bayly Street West, Ajax. nofrills.ca We ALWAYS on: † 4 L Milk • White Sugar • Large Grade A Eggs • Butter • Sliced Bread • Bananas • White Potatoes PRICE MATCH We check major supermarket competitor’s weekly flyers on the above items and automatically match to offer the lowest price! We actively check and, if needed, will automatically match against each store’s major supermarket competitor’s weekly flyer for the duration of their promotion.We will match the price on the item itself, brand name and size is at our discretion.We may equalize to pound, gram, kilogram or per dozen. Excludes: flavoured milk varieties, ‘spend x get x’, ‘free’ or discounts obtained through loyalty programs. no ‘show u s ’ required To m’s nofrills 10 5 Bayly Street West,AjaxSteve & Peggy’s nofrills 1725 Kingston Road, Pickering These products and more featured in this week’s No Frills flyer. Flyer prices effective from Friday, November 30 to Thursday, December 6, 2012. our $1 $2 $3 EV E R salesaleBIGGESTBIGGEST PC®spiral cut ham selected varieties $4.41/kg PC®Air Chilled whole chicken $4.41/kg $3=$1 50ea. 2/SAVE $177 ea.Kool-Aid Jammers10 x 180 mL selected varieties raspberries product of Mexico, no. 1 grade 170 g SAVE $117 ea.Christie snacking crackers100 - 454 g selected varieties $2save99¢/lb lb Neilson chocolate milk 1 L 1% partly skimmed or low fat 0.1% or Beatrice 1% chocolate milk at select locations $1onlyAsk Katherine Send your waste related letters, questions, or comments to waste@durham.ca Wa ste Management, Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby ON L1N 6A3 1-800-667-5671 www.durham.ca/waste Can I put shredded paper in the blue box or green bin and if so how should it be contained for pick-up? Larger amounts of shredded paper can be set out in a clear plastic bag for collection and set out with your blue box. Smaller amounts can go into a cereal box, tissue box, etc. and the box can then be put directly into the blue box for recycling. I happened to be on my driveway when the garbage truck stopped to pick up my garbage. The person loading the truck also picked up my green compost bin and threw the contents into the garbage truck as well. What is the point of separating my waste if you’re just going to throw it away? Most of the garbage trucks used in the Region are co-collection trucks. This means they collect two different materials in one truck. There is a partition in the side or the back of the hopper depending on the truck style, which keeps the materials separated. Although from a distance it may look like everything is going into the same section, please be assured the food waste is being kept separate from garbage. In 2011, Durham residents diverted almost 27,000 tonnes of food waste from landfill. If you’re already using your green bin, keep up the great work. If you’re not…what are you waiting for? Visit www.durham.ca/waste for information on how to participate in Durham’s Green Bin Program. Residents in some municipalities can dispose of diapers in their Green bin. Are there future plans to include diapers in the Region’s Green Bin program? Diapers are not permitted in the Region’s Green Bin program because they contaminate the finished compost. While disposable diapers contain a compostable material (wood pulp), it is the plastic content that poses the greatest problem in the composting process. Diapers are generally tightly wrapped up when disposed. When they enter a composting facility they are either too large to pass through the screens and end up in landfill, or they have to be shredded at the beginning of the process. When material is shredded in the beginning of the process, plastic ends up in the finished compost. Shredded plastic is extremely difficult to extract later in the process. This results in a poor quality and thus lower grade compost. Residents are advised to continue disposing of diapers in the same way as always, through their regular garbage collection. This ensures Durham Region continues to produce top quality Grade A compost. If this information is required in an accessible format,please contact 1-800-667-5671. PICKERINGTOWN CENTRE Located between Zellers & Swarovski (905) 837-2322 Call now to book your appointments www. pickeringdental.ca info@pickeringdental.ca Open Mall Hours New Patients Welcome 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 2 9 , 2 0 1 2 11 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 2 9 , 2 0 1 2 12 P Amanda English, a 37-year-old moth- er of three, was diagnosed in April 2011 with pulmonary hypertension, called PH for short. The disease causes high blood pressure in the lungs and can lead to lung arteries becoming narrowed and scarred, caus- ing heart failure. The disease does not discriminate, affecting people of differ- ent ages, sexes and social and ethnic backgrounds. The disease can sometimes be hard to recognize. The Pulmonary Hyperten- sion Association of Canada estimates that while between 2,000 and 5,000 Canadians have been diagnosed with PH, another 10,000 may be living with it unknowingly. "The only symptom I noticed was breathlessness walking up the stairs. I'd have to sit down at the top of our stairs to catch my breath, and it would take a couple minutes," Ms. English said, not- ing she also experienced some light- headedness and heart palpitations, add- ing, "It just didn't seem right to me." Because several tests are required to diagnose PH, it took approximately six months for her to get a diagnosis. Dur- ing that time, she turned to the Internet for advice, and was shocked at what she found. "It was scary," she said. "There's a lot of old information and misinformation on the Internet, and that was our main source of information, which is probably most people's these days." She recommended people looking for accurate and up-to-date informa- tion about the disease visit www.pha- canada.org or www.livingwithph.ca, and encouraged people to learn more about it. "Life expectancy is two to three years if it's left untreated, so that's why the awareness is, I think, quite important," she said. "Pay attention to your body, and if you're certain something's not quite right then keep at it." While some types of PH have known causes, the cause of the idiopathic PH Ms. English has is unknown. The disease can affect people to vari- ous degrees; on the severe end, people with PH can require lung and/or heart transplants. Ms. English takes approxi- mately 20 pills a day and wears an oxy- gen mask at all times to control her dis- ease, for which there is no cure. A former child life specialist at The Hospital for Sick Children, she has been unable to work since being hospitalized for pneumonia following her diagnosis. People with PH are more prone to being hard hit by respiratory illnesses. Even with treatment, the disease can be hard to predict, Ms. English said. "Another striking statistic is for some pulmonary hypertension, the statis- tic for survival past five years is 60 per cent," she said. "I know my life will be shortened by this disease, and it's just made life all the more precious." Reporter Tara Hatherly can be found on Twitter @Tara_ Hatherly and on Facebook by searching Tara Hatherly. fast facts Symptoms of pulmonary hypertension Symptoms of PH go by the acronym BLUES: • B for bluish or purple hands, feet and lips • L for light-headedness, especially when climb- ing stairs or standing up • U for unable to breathe, or shortness of breath, especially from physical activity • E for edema; swelling of the ankles, legs or abdomen • S for syncope, which means fainting • Symptoms can also include chest pain and constant fatigue. Symptoms can appear in com- bination, or independent of one another. AJAX from page 1 PICKERING -- Students are invited to share their thoughts and ideas about diver- sity for a chance to win with Pickering’s In Your Words and Expression Art Contest. The contest invites students from Grade 2 through 12 to submit written or visu- al arts pieces that express the statement, “Imagine you are telling someone from another country about Durham Region. What would you tell that person about our diverse community?” The contest is designed to get students to think about and address issues of race relations, equity and diversity. Deadline for submissions is Dec. 1. In January, a panel of judges will review the submissions and select winners for each age category. Winning entries will be showcased in the lobby of the Pickering Civic Complex and online at www.picker- ing.ca during March. The annual contest is presented by the Pickering Advisory Committee on Diver- sity in partnership with the Durham Dis- trict School Board and the Durham Catho- lic District School Board. More than 2,000 submissions from over 60 schools have been entered since the contest’s inception in 2004, providing a peek inside the inner thoughts of Durham’s young people. For full contest details or to view winning entries from previous years, visit www. pickering.ca. Winning words wanted for Pickering contest Ajax woman raises awareness of pulmonary hypertension‘‘I know my life will be shortened by this disease, and it’s just made life all the more precious.’ Amanda English, who has pulmonary hypertension For a $100 off admission coupon, directions and a list of vendors go to www.showsdurhamregion.com 100 BOOTHS KIDS ARE FREE $5 ADMISSION PER PERSON DOOR PRIZES ALL DAY LONG! craft show •10 AM - 4:30 PM 1200 LELAND ROAD (TOW NLINE AND KING STREET) KINGSWAY COLLEGE, OSHAWA SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2012 The 11th Annual Christmas Craft Show will be a magical shopping experience you won’t want to miss.Yo u’re invited to wander through our fabulous show of great gift ideas. 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They are neutered, domestic short-hair black cats that have been at the shelter since April 2012. They are good with children and dogs, and are extremely affectionate and playful. They can’t be around other cats because they have the feline herpes virus. For more information, call the Humane Society of Durham Region at 905-665-7430. KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Skippy would whimper and whine nonstop until he could play with one of his beloved toys. He’d even steal rubber ducks from his owner’s grand- children when they were in the bathtub. But that didn’t happen when this dog met Cesar Millan at the GM Centre on Saturday night. When Cesar took the leash from Skip- py’s owner on stage, the dog quickly learned to stay away from his bag of toys and balls until he was allowed to play. As Skippy would move toward the toys, Mr. Millan would make calming yet asser- tive ‘sshhht’ noises repeatedly, and the dog would stop. When Skippy was excit- ed, Cesar would not give him the toy, but when he was calm, he’d let Skippy play. Don’t reward excited behaviour; reward calm behaviour, said the dog whisperer. I’ve heard criticisms of Cesar in the past that he’s a little cold toward the dogs he transforms, but I saw the com- plete opposite. He believes dogs need exercise, dis- cipline and affection. And they need a leader and direction. The dogs he trained on stage did not fear him; instead, they listened to him and seemed content in his presence. I tried one of his techniques on my par- ent’s dog Ginger, and it worked. It just takes a little patience. Ginger is a maniac on the leash. She barks at any dog she sees and sniffs so much I’m surprised she hasn’t exhaust- ed her sense of smell. She was once booted out of dog training school. Cesar told an owner of a dog named Duchess, also obsessed with sniffing, that tugging on the neck when the dog is pulling on the leash is pointless. Dogs’ necks are numb after years of pulling. He suggested tapping them in an area they’re not used to, like her side, to get her attention. He also did this in a video clip with a dog that barked a lot. And don’t let the point where the col- lar and the leash connect sink to the bot- tom of the dog’s neck. Hold the leash so it rests on the top of the neck, which will encourage the dog to keep its head up. And stay calm, since dogs can sense their owner’s energy. For Ginger, so far, so good, but I know it will take consis- tency. I could see Cesar’s soft side when he talked about his new show, Leader of the Pack. He’s going to rehabilitate ‘unadopt- able’ dogs that are on death row so they can be adopted out. Swoon. And I want- ed to hug him when he shared the story of Holly, the only dog that’s ever sent him to the hospital from a bite. Want to know what he did after that? He adopted her and gave her the training she needed. I am now officially a fan of Cesar Millan. Spay Neuter Initiatives Association was at the event, spreading awareness about the need for a low-cost spay/neu- ter clinic in Durham. Visit spayneuterto- day.com. Plenty of barred owl sightings in Durham MARGARET CARNEY “I am attaching a photo of a siz- able owl that I noticed last week sitting in my cedar,” wrote Pavel Zeman in an e-mail. “It was about noon and the bird was probably dosing off, not paying any attention to my yard activities. I have lived in Whitby for 17 years and have never seen this bird -- not only around here, but anywhere. There are several bird feeders in my yard, but I suspect that owl was after catching some mice at night.” Pavel included a wonderful pic- ture of a barred owl, showing its diagnostic dark eyes, the horizontal “barring” of brown on its throat, the vertical streaks of brown on its breast, its round, “ear-less” head and bulky shape. And so began a flutter of reports of these big for- est-dwelling birds showing up in treed areas of town. Diane Davidson saw one midday in the Har- mony Creek Conservation Area dog park. Mari- lyn Sciuk spotted an owl as she drove through her north Oshawa neighbourhood one night, and walked back to snap its picture. Ian Dales had one fly into a tree behind the Bowmanville Mall when he was out walking his dog. I had a few phone calls reporting “big owls” as well, and figured they were likely barred owls, since quite a number have been sighted in natu- ral areas along the Lake Ontario shore. Locations aren’t usually mentioned on birding hotlines for fear the owls will be harassed by photographers. Any of the big northern owls that show up in southern Ontario in winter -- barred, snowy or great grey -- have left their home territories because they’re hungry. In years when trees pro- duce few seeds, populations of small rodents crash, and predators have to go looking for food. Juvenile birds are the first to leave, and then males. In years of real famine, even big female owls are driven southward. Under their fluffy feathers, visit- ing owls are often just skin and bones. The first hint I had of a barred owl irruption was in early November, when a friend mentioned see- ing a dead bird in the middle of Wentworth Street west of the GM plant one morning. My husband checked it out when he drove by later in the day, by which time someone had moved it to the side of the road. Though its head was crushed and unrec- ognizable, body and wing feathers confirmed it was a barred owl, one probably swooping low over the road after a meadow vole, into the path of an oncoming vehicle. Dennis and I were away for a few days last week, only to hear from a neighbour that we’d missed some excitement -- a barred owl sitting on a fence post in our garden in broad daylight. It was likely after the voles nibbling our carrots and beets. Nature queries: 905-725-2116 or mcarney@ interlinks.net. Durham outdoors writer Margaret Carney has more than 3,000 species on her life list of birds, seen in far-flung corners of the planet. RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND OSHAWA -- Cesar Millan, an inter- nationally renowned dog behav- iour expert, author and star of the hit TV show ‘Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan,’ brought his Trust Your Instincts Tour to the General Motors Centre Nov. 24. The holiday season is a wonderful time of year for our pets, however it can also pose some potential health risks. Holiday plants such as poinsettias & lilies can be toxic if eaten & should be kept out of reach. Ingestion of Turkey bones, tinsel or pine needles can all lead to intestinal obstruction & damage. Some snow globes may contain anti-freeze, which if broken & ingested can be fatal. Christmas trees should be well anchored to prevent falling and candles should be out of reach of pets. Be cautious of chocolate in the home as it is toxic if eaten. Pets can also easily develop frostbite during Ask the Vet: Holiday Safety Tips for PetsWritten by Dr. Melanie Dell http://www.aspca.org the cold weather; never leave them outside for long. Lastly, it is always a great idea to be aware of an emergency clinic in your area, in case out of hours care is needed for your pet. For more information please visit: All hail Cesar! Dog Whisperer a hit in Oshawa and with me du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m SportsSports Brad Kelly- Sports Editor • bkelly@durhamregion.com Basketball player joins Pickering’s Wumi Agunbiade on Dukes’ roster BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Duquesne University can’t wait to have Brianna Thomas join its basket- ball program. In fact, the point guard from Ajax is going to head to Pittsburgh, Pennsylva- nia to enrol a semester early, taking up residence, enrolling in classes and work- ing out with the Dukes basketball team beginning in January. Her four-year scholarship won’t kick in until Septem- ber of 2013, when she will be eligible to travel with the team and play in games. It will be a long way from home, but she liked the feeling of being at home when she visited the campus. “There’s a few Toronto girls there, so I can have a connection to home,” she says of what attracted her to Duquesne. “As well, the coaches and the team are very open. You can talk to the coaches whenever you need to. “It’s a great program where I feel I can excel on the court and get better.” The 18 year old will be the fourth Cana- dian on the team next year, joining Pick- ering’s Wumi Agunbiade, who served as the host when Thomas made her official visit to the campus. The Ajax resident just finished her fifth year with the senior team at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School, leading the Lady Cougars to the LOSSA champion- ship and a berth at the OFSAA provin- cial championships, where they reached the consolation final. During her career, Thomas scored more than 2,000 points while leading Notre Dame to five straight appearances in the LOSSA final. Those credentials impressed Duquesne head coach Suzie McConnell-Serio. “Brianna is very fundamentally sound and has great versatility to her game,” notes the coach in a press release. “She can extend defenses, score off the drib- ble and can also post-up. She can also play and defend multiple positions.” In addition to her impressive contribu- tion to the Notre Dame program, Thom- as played club basketball with the Ajax Lions, Durham City, Advantage Titans, and the A-Game program. She was drawn to the sport by her brother, Bran- don, whom she looked up to as a role model. He got his fair share of attention, eventually playing university basketball in Alberta. When she started to get some recogni- tion and atten- tion from uni- versity recruit- ers following a showcase tour- nament, it was all very hum- bling. “That’s when I thought that it was a possibility for me to work hard and get a scholarship,” she says, thinking back five years ago. “It’s hum- bling, but it made me realize I have a gift that I could use and grow and if I worked hard enough at it I could get further in life with it. “It’s humbling to know that people look at you and see something in you.” She opted to return to Notre Dame for a fifth year to work on her game and grow both on and off the court. After two offi- cial NCAA visits, the other at Northeastern, Duquesne seemed like the best fit. By enrolling in January, where she will study either psychology or biology, Thomas will be able to ease into univer- sity life before committing full-time to the basketball program next fall. > ‘‘It’s a great program where I feel I can excel on the court and get better.’ Brianna Thomas Thomas signs with Duquesne RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND AJAX -- Brianna Thomas has accepted a basketball scholarship to Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is currently in her fifth year at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School. One 2 Watch Ajax minor hockey teams enjoy success at tournaments AJAX -- More than 20 Ajax teams were in tournaments over the American Thanks- giving weekend, and four of the teams came home as champions while another two went to the finals. The Ajax Knights atom A team won the Capitals Cup Challenge in Leamington. The Knights got off to a slow start but came charging back with three straight wins including a 1-0 victory over the Amherstburg Stars in the final to win the championship. The minor midget AA Knights came home champions from the Pittsburgh Thanksgiving Classic. The Knights beat Caledon 3-2 in final. The team is riding a hot streak, coming off three straight league wins and sitting atop the Lake- shore standings. The midget A team won its third tour- nament of the year at the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Cup. The team went unde- feated through the round robin and beat the Credit Valley Wolves in the final 4-3. The bantam AA team played in the Chi- cago Thanksgiving Day Weekend Classic and got off to a great start with wins over the Chicago Bruins, Chicago Blues and Northwest Chargers. The team then had a rematch with the Chicago Bruins in the final, winning 2-1. The minor peewee Select team went to the final in the Dan Pulham Tourna- ment in London, and the minor peewee A team went to the final in the Blue and Gold Classic in Bradford. On in Pickering Pickering Ringette Association hosts 35th annual tournament PICKERING -- Arenas throughout Pickering will be busy this weekend as the Pickering Ringette Association hosts its 35th annual Invitational tour- nament. The tournament kicks off Friday, with games running through to Sunday. All told, close to 200 games will be played at the Pickering Recreation Complex, Don Beer and Art Thompson arenas. A number of local teams are entered, includ- ing the host Pickering, as well as Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa. 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Both Toronto and Mississauga are among the top six teams that McDonald figures will be in the mix at the end of the Provincial Women’s Hockey League sea- son, a group that he includes his Lightning in. Playing both teams within a four-day span gave him an indication of where his hock- ey club sits 15 games into the season. “The most important thing we wanted to get out of it, obvious- ly we wanted to win, but could we compete with these teams? And we can,” he said in answer- ing his own question. “We didn’t win the games, but we were able to compete with them. “When you are playing the better teams you can’t afford to make mistakes because they end up in the back of your net.” Against Toronto, the Light- ning scored early in the first on a Laura Horwood goal, but by the end of the second, were down 4-1. Horwood’s second of the night and another by Brittany St. James just 33 seconds apart within the opening two minutes of the third period pulled the Lightning to within one at 4-3. But Toronto salted it away mid- way through the period for the 5-3 final. In Waterloo, the Lightning were in control as Dakota Wait- es scored twice in the second, with Kennedy Marchment and St. James adding third-period markers in a 4-1 win. The Light- ning held a 41-30 shots on goal advantage in the game. Back on home ice Tuesday, the Lighting were down 2-0 after the first period to Mississauga, but cut the margin in half in the second on a power-play goal by Stephanie Cooper. Mississauga added another before the peri- od was out and scored again in the third for the 4-1 final. The Lightning sit fourth with a 10-4-0-1 record, as Whitby, Mis- sissauga and London are ahead, with Toronto and Aurora close behind. Those teams are the six that McDonald figures will be jock- eying for position as the season progresses. “We think we are going to be in the top six when it’s all said and done, and those are the teams that are going to be with us. Our goal is to split with those teams,” said McDonald. This weekend will bring two home games at the Ajax Com- munity Complex, beginning with Burlington on Saturday at 8:30 p.m., and ending Sunday against Kingston at 2:30 p.m. PICKERING -- Michele Tennant, a member of the Pickering Skat- ing Club, successfully tested her gold interpretive, titled Moving Meditation. The discipline of interpretive skating allows skaters the oppor- tunity to explore the performance aspect of skating without focusing on the technical aspect. It encour- ages skaters to expand their creativity, musicality and their expression to a piece of music. Interpretive programs can be a complicated discipline for skaters as there are no prescribed jumps or spins. It is up to the skater to convey a theme or tell a story on the ice in a two- to three-minute span. Tennant was able to convey this theme to the Skate Canada judge and become a gold skater. She began skating at the age of five in the Canskate program and says skating has been a huge part of her life for the last 11 years. “I love the friendliness and feel- ing of community. It has become my second family. I love the feel- ing of when you accomplish a goal you have set.” Tennant skated on the Pickering synchronized skating team for about three years before turn- ing her focus onto her solo skat- ing. She spent a lot of time focus- ing on the discipline of dance and recently passed the Argentine dance. She has completed three of the four gold dances. She has also been a program assistant for the past few years, helping to teach younger skaters the basics of skating. “It feels awesome to be part of their learning and watch them progress. Who knows? Maybe one will become a future Olympian,” she says. 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Unit 11 beside Co-operators Insurance Mon-Fri 9-5 UXBRIDGE TIMES-JOURNAL 16 Bascom Street, Uxbridge Mon-Fri 9-5 pm AJAX NEWS ADVERTISER 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Mon-Fri 9-5 The Board of Directors of the Claremont Union Cemetery have submitted by-laws to the Registrar under the Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act 2002. Any interested parties may contact Doug Cummings at Tel: (905) 649-3050 for information, or to make copies. By-laws or amendments may be reviewed or copied at 4750 Sideline 12, Pickering, ON L1Y 1A2. These by-laws are subject to the approval of the Registrar, Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act 2002. Telephone: Cemeteries Regulation Unit (416) 326-8393 Lost Cat: Winnie is a very friendly male cat and has not been seen since Oct 19th in south Ajax. He is a 12 year old, long haired maine-coon cat, 15 pounds. He is microchipped.CALL 416-802-2833 COME & WORSHIPTo advertise your Church Services in our Worship Directory PUBLISHING FRIDAY'S Deadline: Wednesday 12 Noon Call Erin Jackson @ 905.683.5110 ext. 286or email: ejackson@durhamregion.com 16th Annual Metro East Spring Home & Garden Show March 22nd – March 24th, 2013 Pickering Markets Trade Centre, Pickering For booth information contact Audrey atadewit@durhamregion.comor (905)683-5110 ext. 257 VENDORS WANTED Oshawa Home and Garden Show March 9th, 10th & 11th General Motors Center Call Devon at 905-579-4473ext. 2236 dleblanc@durhamregion.com CHRISTMASCRAFT SHOW Our 11th Annual Show will have over 100 ex- hibitors... Come find that one-of-a-kind treasure. Just in time for the holidays! Sunday December 2, 2012Kingsway College, Oshawa10 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m. $5. Admission per personKids are FREE www.showsdurhamregion.com ANNUAL CHRISTMASCRAFT SALE Whitevale Community CentreSaturday Dec. 1st10 am - 4 pm12 Artisans Refreshments Sales Help& Agents Mortgages,LoansM PublicNotices Lost & FoundL Apartments & Flats For RentA 2 BEDROOM newly decorat- ed apartment in Oshawa. Eat-in kitchen, spacious liv- ingroom & bedrooms, 3-piece bath. Laminet floor- ing thought out. Available Dec 8th. Close to school/parks. $850 plus utilities. First/last. Call 289-385-2644. 2 BEDROOM north Oshawa. Simcoe North at Russett. Well-maintained 12-plex, Bright, clean, large windows, hardwood floors, Rogers cable, heat/water/parking in- cluded. Laundry, No dogs. 905-576-2982, 905-621-7474 293 MONTRAVE 2-bed- rooms, $875 all inclusive, Nov 1st. 45 Colborne St. W., 1-bedroom, Dec 1st $775, 961 Mason St., 3-bedroom house. 118 Bloor St. W., 2-bedroom Dec 1st. $875. Call for details. All NO PETS. 905-723-1647, 905-720-9935 Sales Help& Agents Mortgages,LoansM PublicNotices Lost & FoundL Apartments & Flats For RentA AJAX, 1-BEDROOM base- ment, separate entrance, laundry, utilities, internet, cable and parking. No smok- ing/pets. First/last, referenc- es. Avail immediately. $760/month. 905-426-2071 AJAX, 2 BEAUTIFUL APTS, main floor, 3-bdrms, 2 decks. f/p, skyroof. $1200/mo. Also 2-bsmt apt. brand-new finished. $700/mo. Large backyard, available immedi- ately. 416-877-8751 AJAX, 2-BDRM BSMT, self- contained, sep entrance, parking, $900/mo all inclu- sive. Close to all amenities. Avail. immediately. No smok- ing/pets. First/last reqd. 416-564-4299 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 Announcements Places ofWorship VendorsWantedV Apartments & Flats For RentA AJAX, Pickering Beach Rd./Bayly. Spacious 3-bdrm main floor bungalow. Large backyard, parking, laundry, CAC. $1195/mo+utilities. Avail. January 1st. Near 401/GO/shopping and Tran- sit. Frank 416-276-0796 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 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. Announcements Places ofWorship VendorsWantedV Apartments & Flats For RentA 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 PICKERING, 2 MIN WALK to GO & Pickering Town Centre. 1000 sq. ft. 1-bdrm bsmt. Separate entrance. Newly upgraded, new kitchen. 2-parking. $895/mo inclusive. Avail. Dec. 1st. 416-806-3452 Announcements Places ofWorship Apartments & Flats For RentA 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 WHITBY, LARGE 2-bed- room, executive area. No smoking/pets. Includes 3- baths, master ensuite, dish- washer, laundry, cable, c/air, all utilities, indoor parking. January lst, $1650/month, first/last, references. (289)314-8878, 905-668-3977. Condominiumsfor RentC AJAX, LAKESIDE 1-bed- room condo, unfurnished, 6 appliances, en suite laundry, fireplace, a/c, parking (2nd available) pool, sauna, jacuz- zi, gym, tennis courts includ- ed. NO PETS. $1175 + heat & hydro. Available immedi- ately. (905)852-2011. Houses for Rent AJAX, Beatty/Kingston Rd. Newly renovated 3 large bedroom detached house. 2-full bathrooms. Corner lot. Central/air. Alarm. Close to amenities. $1300+utilities. Available Dec. 8th. First/last. 416-721-5319. BOWMANVILLE, Centrally located 4-bdrm 2-storey semi-detached. Fin. bsmt, gas f/p, fenced yard, stove/fridge/freezer. Avail. January 1st. $1425/mo +utilities. First/last. 905-623-9479 NORTH OSHAWA: RENT TO OWN detached home, 2 Storey, 3 Bdrm, 3 bath, Fin- ished Basement, Great Neighbourhood, Bad Credit Ok, 24 Hour Message 1-866-864-6033. 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 Announcements Arts & Crafts Houses for Rent 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. To wnhousesfor RentT OSHAWA 4-BEDROOM townhouse, December lst. $1350/month, all inclusive. No dogs. Ritson/Dean area. Parking, backyard. (905)922-2181 Home RenovationsH Announcements Arts & Crafts To wnhousesfor RentT 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. Home RenovationsH Rooms forRent & WantedR AJAX, Rossland/Westney. Room for rent in quiet subdi- vision. Suitable for working male. No pets. Avail. immedi- ately. Call (647)828-4571 PICKERING ROOM for rent, $400 inclusive, quiet home, available immediately, near shopping, amenities & bus service. Female preferred. Call (905)426-1974, leave message if not home. ROOM FOR RENT $125/week or $450/month. Downtown Oshawa, shared kitchen, bathroom, living room. Close to all amenities. Avail. now. Call David 905-903-0597. ROOM FOR RENT in a very clean quiet Christian adult home. Long-term tenants preferred all over aged 55. Near Oshawa Centre. work- ing male preferred. Non smoker/abstainer. No pets. References req'd. No crimi- nal record. Call 9am-9pm (905)432-0369 Room & BoardAvailable & WantedR FREE ROOM & BOARD available in Whitby in ex- change for housecleaning and driving service (car pro- vided). Honest senior lady preferred. No smoking, drink- ing or pets. 905-668-6099 Tr avel CANCEL YOUR TIME- SHARE. NO Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Mainte- nance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guaran- tee. FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. 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Snowblower "Ariens" 32", 10Hp Briggs & Stratton, electric start $300. 647-853-1565 TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLI- ANCES stainless steel, white and black French door fridge's available, variety of dented ranges, laundry, dish- washers and fridge's - differ- ent colors. SMALL DENTS EQUAL HUGE SAVINGS! 18 cu. ft. fridges at $399. New coin laundry available, Call us today, Stephenson's Ap- pliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448 Articlesfor SaleA WOMENS PLUS SIZED CLOTHING & ACCESSO- RIES - Above Average Con- signments sells new and gently used clothing on con- signment, including shoes, purses, belts, and jewellery. There are many markdown's throughout the store! Size 14 & Up. 252 Bayly St W, Unit 13B, Ajax, ON. N. side of Bayly between Harwood Av and Westney Rd (driveway next to McDonalds. Closed Sun-Mon. Tues-Thurs 10 am to 6 pm. Fri 12:30 pm to 6 pm. Sat 10 am to 5 pm. 905-427-5151 Please Con- tact. VendorsWantedV BARRIE'S LARGEST SPRING HOME show is March 2 & 3, 2013 at the Barrie Molson Centre. We are currently looking for new and exciting vendors in the landscaping or home renova- tions business. Are you look- ing to market your product or service and reach thousands of potential customers in a short period of time? Please call MBM Shows and ask for Connie Barszcz at 705-726-0573 ext. 260 or go to www.mbmshows.com for more info. DURHAM'S Fast & Furious Motorsports Show, Sat. & Sun, April 6th & 7th, Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Cen- tre, Bowmanville, Ont. For more information or to book a booth call 905-579-4400 Jennine Huffman, ext 2627 or Jennifer Reesor, ext 2334 Visit www.durhamfastandfuri- ous.com or www.metroland- shows.com Firewood FIREWOOD: $120/FACE cord, 12" length, mix of good quality hardwood, fully sea- soned. Call (905)576-8400. Delivery also available. FIREWOOD FOR SALE, All hardwood, seasoned 16", stored inside. Some 14" available. Call 905-986-9610 or 905-955-1069 FIREWOOD, SEASONED hardwood. Delivered, (905)263-2038. Pets, Supplies,Boarding SHIH TZUs PUPPIES, non allergic, no shedding, vacci- nated, dewormed, vet checked, $400/each. GER- MAN SHEPPARD puppies, vaccinated, dewormed, vet checked $400/each. 905-260-8855. Waste Removal W A1 1/2 PRICE JUNKREMOVAL!!Homes, Yards,Businesses, etc. We do all theloading.Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service! John 905-310-5865 Handy PersonH NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? l Junk Removal l Gen. Deliveries l Small Moves l Yard Cleanups l Odd JobsReasonable RatesCall Hans anytime(905)706-6776 afriendwithatruck.ca Cleaning /JanitorialC ROXIE'S2 in 1 SERVICESProfessional House cleaning & Professionally Trained Caregiver.416-877-4807905-837-0959Clean Places = Happy Faces Ta x &FinancialT $$$NEED MONEY$$$ Do you have a pension plan from an ex-employer? (LIRA) or (locked in RRSP). 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Remember your loved ones at this special time of year in our Christmas Tributes 905-683-5110 ext. 286 Publishing Monday, Dec. 24 Deadline Monday Dec 17 For further information please contact Erin Jackson In Loving Memory of Linda RoachJuly 13, 1955 - Nov 28, 2011 I give you this one thought to keep -I am with you still - I do not sleep.I am a thousand winds that blow,I am the diamond glints on snow,I am sunlight on ripened grain,I am the gentle autumn rain.When you awake in the morning's hushI am the swift, uplifting rushOf quiet birds in circled flight.I am the soft stars that shine at night.Do not think of me as gone -I am with you still - in each new dawn. Not a single day goes by that we don't stop and think about you, shed a tear and try to ignore the deep emptiness we feel. The void you have left in our lives will never be filled. Deeply Missed But Forever Loved By your family and friends VAN STAVEREN, Christina Maria - unexpectedly, on Monday November 26, 2012 surrounded by her family. Christina was the loving and devoted wife of John. Adored mother of John and his wife Claire, Bill, Patricia and her husband Todd Gray, and Marcia and her husband Doug Fraser. Cherished Oma of Caitlin, Lucas, Carling, Chloe, Emilie, Ella, and Erah. Dear sister of Toos (the late Bob), Leo (Angie), Grace (Adrian), Wilhelmina, and Ingrid (Gene). Christina will be missed by her many nieces, nephews, and friends. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Sunday December 2nd from 2-4 and 6-9 pm. A funeral mass will be held at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, 1001Ravenscroft Rd., Ajax on Monday December 3rd at 11 am. Interment Duffin Meadows Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. 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